Etiquette

advice for law firm interns
Do I Have To? Advice for Law Firm Interns on How Not to Annoy the Senior Lawyer

Susan Cohodes | Advice for law firm law firm interns and new lawyers. Because everybody deserves respect.

Susan Cohodes - October 29, 2024
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Ways to Say Thank You and Follow Up With Extraordinary Style

How do you say thank you after a job interview or follow up after a promising client meeting? How do you express appreciation for a mentor’s advice, or thank someone for a solid referral? Gratitude is the coin of the realm when it comes to ...

Bull Garlington - October 18, 2024
how to address an envelope
How to Address an Envelope Like a Pro

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, ...

Bull Garlington - October 17, 2024
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Tiptoe Through the Holidays: 5 Ways to Manage the Stress

A few practical ways to handle holiday stress, thanks to Shawn Healy, clinical psychologist with Massachusetts LCL.

Shawn Healy - December 18, 2023
Take the Awkward Out of Holiday Parties
How to Take the Awkward Out of Holiday Parties

Attending holiday parties can be more awkward than meeting the parents. These tips can help you feel more confident.

Stephanie R. Hanna - November 27, 2023
how to say no
How to Say ‘No’ When ‘No’ Is What You Want to Say

Merrilyn Astin Tarlton | Who knows why we do it, but most of us tend to say “yes” to things when we should say "no."

Merrilyn Astin Tarlton - February 16, 2023
firm holiday party
Five Mistakes When Dressing for the Firm Holiday Party

Don't be the one to embarrass yourself at the big firm holiday party. That lampshade does not go with those shoes.

Samantha Morris - November 29, 2022
joint letter
Leaving Your Firm? Aim for a Joint Notice to Clients

Mark C. Palmer | Q: "I’ve accepted an offer to lateral to another firm. I’ll be continuing in the same practice area and locale, so I hope to keep some of my clients, current and past. While I’ve watched my colleagues make similar moves, I’m ...

Mark C. Palmer - June 30, 2022
lawyer texting
Ethics Reminders for Lawyers Texting Clients

Mark C. Palmer | Q: "Now that I’ve opened the floodgates by giving my cell number to clients, what ethics pitfalls might come from texting clients?"

Mark C. Palmer - June 23, 2022
mingling
The Secret Science of Mingling

Bull Garlington | Networking sucks. Everybody hates it. I'm here with a list of proven behaviors and tricks that I have deployed in the field or brazenly pilfered from experts.

Bull Garlington - April 1, 2022
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