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Six Tips for Being a More Persuasive Lawyer

Gray Robinson | Unfortunately, the art of persuasion isn't taught in many law schools. Here are six fundamentals.

Gray Robinson - May 28, 2022
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Lawyers Suck at Listening: Three Ways to Turn It Around

Annie Little says lawyers are terrible listeners. Is that the reputation you want? Three ways to turn it around. Better Listening. Oh, don’t act so shocked. You know it’s true. Even if you’re an exceptionally sensitive lawyer, you’re still stuck ...

Annie Little - May 27, 2022
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Five Ways a Sabbatical Can Help You Assess Retirement

Camille Stell explains the power of a sabbatical. Here's how taking one can help you begin to consider life after the law.

Camille Stell - May 27, 2022
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On Deck: Pro Tips for Creating Masterful Presentations

For Friday Five+ Tech Tips, we invite a dream team of law practice technology experts to give their best advice for tackling the everyday tech quandaries that plague us all, to help your practice run just a bit more smoothly. This month’s ...

Joan Feldman - May 27, 2022
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Your Emotions Rule How Effectively You Communicate

Our emotions are dynamic, changing all the time, and these changes are amplified by pressure and stress at work. Ignoring how we feel isn’t reliable or sustainable — or effective, given the tendency for our emotions to “leak” into conversations ...

Chris Graham - May 26, 2022
Why Do Lawyers Do It? The Benefits of Running

I’ve always been athletic, but I didn’t become a runner until law school. Since then, I’ve participated in a handful of races.

Ruth Carter - May 26, 2022
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Should You Sublet Office Space in Your Law Firm?

Many law firms are wondering what to do with their empty offices. Here are a few pros and cons to consider about subletting.

Katie Tejada - May 26, 2022
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10 Tips to Help First-Year Attorneys Cope With Stress While Working from Home

Jay Harrington | Many of this year’s new associate attorneys are working from home, without the traditional safety nets. Here are 10 tips for coping with stress and staying resilient.

Jay Harrington - May 25, 2022
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Sensitive Email? Things to Know Before Hitting Send

Email is merely information transmitted via the cloud—and all lawyers routinely send confidential messages and attachments via email. It’s how business has been done since Marty McFly hopped in the DeLorean. But today the FBI is warning lawyers ...

Jim Brashear - May 24, 2022
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Five Ways to Shift Perspective

Shifting your perspective can elevate your mood and bring you to new creative solutions.

Jamie Spannhake - May 24, 2022
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