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How to Ware Black and Be Bold

Black must be the most beloved wardrobe color ever. Just look around at your next large-ish attorney gathering and bear witness to the devotion to black. But beware: Wearing black can either be badass or blah. Here are some tips to ensure your ...

Ryan Sullivan - May 5, 2014
Enterprising Lawyer
The Enterprising Lawyer: Mark Unger

Who are these “enterprising lawyers”? Actually, they are easy to spot. Look for the more engaged and happier lawyers in the crowd. Deeply invested in the power of the work they do for their clients, they have ample interests beyond the practice ...

The Editors - May 1, 2014
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Attorney Discipline: Does Time in Practice Count?

When sanctioning lawyers who have violated the rules, ethics regulators typically consider a set of aggravating circumstances that can increase the punishment, as well as a list of mitigating factors that may reduce it. These factors may include ...

Megan Zavieh - April 30, 2014
Attorney at Work Friday Five
Your Next Big Step: Career Experts’ Advice

The legal world really is starting to work differently. And while the path is uncertain, change is certainly creating opportunities for new career directions. For our "New Math, New Money" download, legal careers expert Wendy Werner asked a few ...

Wendy Werner - April 18, 2014
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Back to Business School for Ethics Violations

When a lawyer runs afoul of the rules of professional conduct, there are consequences. Depending on the severity of the rule violation, discipline might consist of disbarment, suspension, reprimand (public censure) or admonition (private ...

Roy S. Ginsburg - April 8, 2014
Keeping Your Spring Fashion Frolic in Check

Loyal adherents to the professional dress code shudder at the arrival of warmer weather. Spring — especially that first 65-degree day — is the time when normally well-dressed lawyers are tempted to throw off their woolen suits and play hooky, at ...

Ryan Sullivan - April 7, 2014
Enterprising Lawyer
The Enterprising Lawyer: William Marler

Who are these “enterprising lawyers”? Actually, they are easy to spot. Look for the happier, more engaged lawyers. Deeply invested in the power of the work they do for their clients, they seem to have more energy for getting things done than ...

The Editors - April 1, 2014
dealing with burnout
Random Trust Account Audits: Latest Wave of Regulator Concern

Trust accounting has always been a hot topic for ethics regulators. Understandably, of course, since how lawyers handle their clients’ money goes not only to the heart of the trust between a lawyer and a client, but it can also have wide-ranging ...

Megan Zavieh - March 31, 2014
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Draw More Visitors with Better Meta Descriptions

Would you like it if your law firm's website pages attracted more visitors from search engines? Improving your pages’ meta description tags can help.

Gyi Tsakalakis - March 26, 2014
The Welcome Mat
First Client Meeting: Is Yours a Welcoming Law Office?

Does your practice project a welcoming image — or are you sending a different message to prospective clients? In his "Welcome Mat" series, Oklahoma attorney Noble McIntyre offers tips on creating a welcoming law office — from telephone ...

Noble McIntyre - March 25, 2014
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