Communications Skills

subjunctive mood and conditional phrasing
How to Master the Subjunctive and Conditional for Precise Legal Writing

Ivy Grey | Two powerful grammatical tools help lawyers write about hypotheticals with precision and clarity.

Ivy Grey - July 16, 2024
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Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid: New Documentary Reminds Us to Avoid Potentially Offensive Phrases

Get to the Point | Unwittingly using upsetting or offensive phrases is no way to persuade your audience.

Theda C. Snyder - July 8, 2024
These 5 Phrases Make You Sound Out of Touch

Words that may seem harmless can sow dissonance and create tension. Here are some alternatives.

Joan Feldman - June 14, 2024
word count for lawyers
Not Paying Attention When We Told Lawyers to Be Concise?

Get to the Point | Consider tight word count limits as a challenge to your writing prowess.

Theda C. Snyder - June 6, 2024
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Grammar Quiz: What’s Wrong With These Sentences?

Teddy Snyder | Let's test your attorney grammar skills! Figure out if these sentences are fine or if you can make them better.

Theda C. Snyder - May 15, 2024
publicity still for lawyers
Upgrade Your Image: Your New Publicity Still

Teddy Snyder | You need an up-to-date publicity still, also known as a headshot. People want to match a face with a name.

Theda C. Snyder - March 28, 2024
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Embrace Constraints to Build Your Legal Practice

Jay Harrington | Constraints can inhibit your success or be a catalyst for high performance.

Jay Harrington - March 7, 2024
editing genAI documents
First Rule for Writing With GenAI

Editing GenAI documents is like eating cotton candy. Here's a quick tip.

Joan Feldman - February 28, 2024
public speaking tips
Public Speaking Tips: Introduce Yourself to Your Audience, Please!

Introduce yourself to ensure the information is relevant. If someone else introduces you, use these public speaking tips to head off blunders.

Theda C. Snyder - February 8, 2024
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How to Get ‘Lucky’ When Building Your Legal Practice

Jay Harrington | New opportunities arise when you’re in the right place, at the right time, and in front of the right people. The challenge is knowing when, where and who is “right.”

Jay Harrington - February 6, 2024
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