Communications Skills

Teddy Snyder | Even if you never utter “whom” or “whomever” aloud, you need to use it correctly in your writing.

Bull Garlington | What's the best way to end an email? The definitive closing argument on the argument of closings.

Teddy Snyder | More effective communication with clients starts with understanding you know too much.

There's a credibility crisis. Here's what attorneys can learn from journalists about rebuilding trust.

Bull Garlington | I’m going to give you two methods for mastering small talk. One for when you start, one for when they start. Ready? Let’s do this.

Teddy Snyder | You're not writing in the 14th century, so stop trying to sound like a scrivener from 700 years ago.

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 ...

Jay Harrington | Let's face it, many legal blog posts are easy to ignore. Here's a structure for writing posts that are simple, skimmable — and readable.

Teddy Snyder | Eloquent speakers understand that in every setting, every minute should be informing, perhaps delighting, your audience.

Teddy Snyder | This could be another example of people using words they don't understand.