Personal Growth

The NextGen Bar Exam tech snafus in Washington left hundreds of future lawyers stranded. Read why one self-described "cranky, old-school lawyer" believes the classic blue book still reigns supreme.

For PI lawyer Susan Cohodes, scaling back her practice and recovering from burnout means saying no to problem cases and clients. Here's how that's working out.

Susan Cohodes | I'm back in court and as much as I’ve enjoyed motion practice and depositions in sweatpants and fuzzy socks, I realized how much I missed actual, in-person arguments and conversations.

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

Jay Harrington | The old model of a one-track legal career is fading. Technology, flexible talent, remote work, and client demand for agility are accelerating this trend.

Jamie Spannhake | This Thanksgiving season, consider how acts of service, large or small, can strengthen both your community and your own well-being.

Jay Harrington | As goal-setting season approaches, let’s dive in and discuss why setting business development goals is important, how to set them, and how to achieve them.

Susan Cohodes | Looking back on my career as a PI lawyer, I believe a key to my success was learning the Uncle Morris Mantra.

Jay Harrington | Business development isn’t something you do when things quiet down. It’s something you build into your busy life; one small, consistent effort at a time.

Susan Cohodes encourages aspiring PI lawyers to be honest about whether they're cut out for the rigors of personal injury practice — before it eats you up.