Ruth Carter wants you to read these four books before opening a law firm — and she shares two top 10 lists from lawyers around the web. Opening a law firm has changed dramatically since the 1970s when Foonberg wrote the first edition of “How to Start and Build a Law Practice.” (Its sixth edition […]

Running pitch meetings with potential law firm clients is tricky. Here's Sally Schmidt's checklist for making the most of the opportunity.

Manni Sandival | Think of legal intake — the process of turning leads into clients — as the crucial final stage of your marketing efforts.

Get to the Point! with Teddy Snyder: Let your passion tumble onto the screen in your first draft. But once that’s out of your system, it’s time to revise. Start with sentence structure.

With all the digital noise out there, a perfectly addressed envelope is a rare act of civility—and a professional power move. Whether you’re sending a formal demand letter or a handwritten thank-you, the details matter (and no, your "doctor's cursive" won't cut it with the USPS). From mastering military APOs to navigating international quirks, here is the definitive 2026 guide to addressing an envelope with precision, personality, and a touch of class.

Ida Abbott | Why don't more men sponsor women? As partners and leaders, men have accepted the responsibility to develop all the best talent — but they are losing the female half of that talent pool.

Book Review | Looking for an actionable business development guide? "Connections" provides the roadmap solo and small firm lawyers need.

Thinking about your retirement? If you are in your 60s or older, you should be. Even if you are in your 50s, it’s a good idea. In fact, whether it's far in the future or just around the corner, there are many reasons to start thinking about retiring long before you actually do it.

Susan Cohodes | I'm back in court and as much as I’ve enjoyed motion practice and depositions in sweatpants and fuzzy socks, I realized how much I missed actual, in-person arguments and conversations.

Tech Tips: Ben Schorr shares three of his favorite tips for saving time in Microsoft Outlook.