Professionalism

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
non-engagement letter
You’re Not Hired! The Rules of Non-Engagement (Letters)

Megan Zavieh | Non-engagement letters are exactly what they sound like: the opposite of an engagement letter. 

Megan Zavieh - October 17, 2024
lawyer fashion
Lawyer Fashion: Tips for the Well-Dressed Male

Lawyer fashion options for well-dressed lawyers aren’t infinite, particularly for men. What's a guy to do? Tips for staying snappy.

Ryan Sullivan - October 2, 2024
Asking for Feedback
How to Tap Into the Power of Feedback as a Young Lawyer

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Looking back, I stunted my own growth as a young lawyer by not seeking feedback and being afraid of criticism.

Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz - September 25, 2024
AI and legal billing practices
Be Reasonable, People! AI’s Impact on Legal Fees

Ask the Experts at 2Civility.org: Mark C. Palmer tackles ethis questions about AI and legal billing practices.

Mark C. Palmer - September 24, 2024
seasons of a legal career
Game Time: Seasons of a Legal Career

Susan Cohodes | For as long as I can remember, I’ve organized my life around a calendar with two sections: football season and waiting for football season.

Susan Cohodes - September 17, 2024
attorney burnout
Five Ways to Reduce Lawyer Burnout and Improve Employee Retention

Attorney burnout happens when you have no breaks, no delegation, no balance and no support. Learn to mitigate burnout with Jamie Spannakhe.

Jamie Spannhake - August 18, 2024
less than a full-time lawyer
The Most Important Thing About Being a Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer

Susan Cohodes | I am ready to be friends with my new role as less than a full-time lawyer.

Susan Cohodes - June 26, 2024
voice cloning and deepfakes
How Lawyers Can Use Code Words to Combat Client Voice Cloning and Deepfakes

In an era of deepfakes and digital deception, a simple shared code word may be your strongest shield.

Mark C. Palmer - May 21, 2024
semi-retired lawyer
Semi-Retired: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Susan Cohodes | Three months into semi-retirement, I still find it difficuilt to give less than full-time attention to my part-time legal work.

Susan Cohodes - April 25, 2024
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