You At Work

Jay Harrington | Being more proactive in your business development creates a win-win for yourself and your contacts.

Trust account problems are one of the top reasons lawyers are disciplined in the U.S. Certainly there are attorneys whose trust accounting activities are egregious—even criminal. But this doesn't account for all of the problems. Far too often, ...

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Starting your first job in-house? Here are a few suggestions for making a successful transition.

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. Jay Foonberg’s “How to Start and Build a Law Practice” has long been the go-to book that many ...

Teddy Snyder | This could be another example of people using words they don't understand.

Teddy Snyder | You have a lot of ways to tell the story of your case, but are you doing it in the most effective way?

What do those recurring dreams of failure say about us? Tea Hoffman says reframing the fears our dreams reveal may be the key to personal growth and success.

The right tune can propel you into that game-face headspace you need to swagger into the courtroom or a pitch meeting with a winner's mindset.

Jamie Spannhake | Overworked lawyers know how it goes: Overwhelmed working on numerous matters, we feel we can never catch up. It is time to explore changes.

You’re busy and you need to know how to properly address an envelope, so let’s get right into it. Addressing an envelope correctly is crucial, whether you are sending letters, invitations, or cards. Including the recipient’s name, ...