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James Barclay: Most laterals don’t fail for lack of technical skill. They fail because the firm fails to build trust or awareness around what the new partner, and colleagues won’t introduce them to clients.

Being "the responsible one" is often a source of pride for lawyers, says Jamie Spannhake. But constant responsibility can cause chronic stress. Thankfully, there are ways to deal with the health effects beyond "do yoga better."

What's adultery got to do with it? With apologies to Tina Turner, Get to the Point makes the case for reading more books.

The best attorney’s valentine gift is all analog. How do I say I love thee? Let me enumerate the potentialities. I could send you flowers, like it’s 1873. I could take you to dinner, because watching me chew steak is your favorite show. ...

Law firms are stepping up efforts to improve lateral performance and retention. Steve Nelson points to a few key strategies that are making a difference.

Be That Lawyer with Steve Fretzin: Learn essential law firm growth strategies from John Morgan. Discover why self-awareness, firing fast, and generosity are the keys to scaling a massive practice.

Be That Lawyer with Steve Fretzin: Law firm marketing consistency isn’t about power; it’s about persistence. Learn how to use AI tools and SOPs to scale your brand and protect your business.

Don Blackwell makes the case for moving beyond mere "civility" and committing to compassionate professionalism among colleagues, clients and opponents.

Today, effective cybersecurity for lawyers and law firms depends more on disciplined execution of core principles than on flashy tools. Mike Mashke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek have four tough questions to ask about your security strategy.

Get to the Point! Don't fear the em dash, says Teddy Snyder. Until the latest brouhaha about differentiating your writing from machine style, you probably used em dashes regularly — and correctly.