Professionalism

farewell to full time law practice
The Countdown Begins: Farewell to Full-Time Law Practice

Susan Cohodes | Who am I if not a lawyer? The question has followed me throughout my career.

Susan Cohodes - November 14, 2023
what to wear
What to Wear? Pantless in Seattle

Susan Cohodes | It's a question that has followed me throughout my career.

Susan Cohodes - October 5, 2023
client prep
Client Prep Sure Seems Trickier With Online Appearances

Susan Cohodes | To retire, or not? My vigorous debate with myself about leaving law practice.

Susan Cohodes - September 7, 2023
retiring from law practice
Retiring from Law Practice: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Susan Cohodes | To retire, or not? My vigorous debate with myself about leaving law practice.

Susan Cohodes - August 10, 2023
boosting your lawyer reputation
Boosting Lawyer Reputation: Actionable Steps for Success

Talk of New Year's resolutions has inspired me to think about lawyer stereotypes and what we should be doing to combat them.

Ruth Carter - January 1, 2023
law firm holiday party
Law Firm’s Guide to a Low-Risk Holiday Party

I know, I know — another cautionary tale about law firm holiday parties. We all know the drill: Have fun, but not too much. Keep in mind the party — whether it includes staff, spouses, clients or referents — is a professional work event. ...

Link Christin - November 28, 2022
opposing counsel
Shutting Down Uncivil Opposing Counsel

It's been said (often) that lawyers were genteel, professional and respectful of their colleagues in the past. But the last few decades haven't been good ones for the profession on that front. Intimidation, shabby lawyering, "over-papering" and ...

Quinn Clancy - October 28, 2022
business of law
Succeeding in the Business of Law: 5 Rules Every Lawyer Should Live By

Veteran trial lawyer Robert Katzberg, author of the new book "The Vanishing Trial," on the key to achieving success and happiness in the business of law today.

Robert Katzberg - September 23, 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
linkedin profile update
LinkedIn Profile Update: How to Stand Out in 4 Simple, Achievable Steps

Tea Hoffmann: Here's how to conduct a step-by-step LinkedIn profile update — because when your business is running on virtual connections, a stale profile isn’t going to cut it.

Tea Hoffmann - June 26, 2022
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