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Ready, Boss? Tips for Leading Your Team as a New Attorney

Most young lawyers aren’t prepared to supervise coworkers. Here's advice on leading teams and gaining their respect, from Littler partner Fermin Llaguno and Toyota Managing Counsel Mey Ly Ortiz.

Meyling Ly and Fermin Llaguno - July 31, 2025
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Beam Me Up, Scotty: Is My Lawyer Personality Stuck in the Past?

Susan Cohodes | Lately, I’ve begun to worry my points of reference may have grown stale, making me question if my storytelling skills can still resonate with juries.

Susan Cohodes - July 30, 2025
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The Misguided Appeal of the Aggressive Lawyer

Ivy Grey | An aggressive legal writing style and public displays of righteous fury won't win court cases. Check yourself before you wreck your case.

Ivy Grey - July 28, 2025
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Grammar Changes the Case Outcome — Again

Teddy Snyder | Get To The Point has previously discussed how naming a series of items in a document can be a pitfall. Well, it happened again.

Theda C. Snyder - July 24, 2025
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The Path to Partnership: Embracing the ‘P’ Word Is the Key to Law Firm Growth

Brooke Lively says that with clear, measurable requirements, you can choose new partners wisely and with less fear. Here are three things that make a good partner.

Brooke Lively - July 22, 2025
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Everything Works Out for the Best — Skeptical? Here Are 5 Reasons It Might Be True

Jamie Spannhake | There’s a difference between things working out and things working out for the best.

Jamie Spannhake - July 18, 2025
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The 95:5 Rule for Lawyers: Why Business Development Is a Long Game

Jay Harrington | You're not pushing people down a funnel. Most of the people won’t move until they’re ready. But you can catch them as they fall.

Jay Harrington - July 14, 2025
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Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts: Handy Keyboard Tricks

One way to increase your efficiency is to learn a few handy Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts. So you can format as your fingers fly. One sure way to save time in Microsoft Word is to keep your hands off the mouse as much as possible. To do ...

Deborah Savadra - July 11, 2025
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Lawyers, Are Your Emotional Walls Holding You Back?

Gray Robinson says the walls think protect you are likely keeping you from the things you want most. Instead, focus on building character.

Gray Robinson - July 9, 2025
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Stop Looking Like a Hostage on Camera: The Attorney’s Guide to Professional Video Presence

Kerry Barrett | Welcome to the world of attorney video anxiety — where brilliant legal minds suddenly feel like they’re being held for ransom by their own webcam.

Kerry Barrett - July 8, 2025
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