Lawyer Skills

Teddy Snyder | Its. it’s the word that trips up many writers, the word that doesn’t follow the rules.

A growing body of research suggests that reading fiction increases your capacity for empathy. The basic idea is that imagining the emotional world of fictional characters is good practice for empathizing with actual humans. For example, have you ...

As much as you’d like to stop people from talking politics at work, perhaps with a handy table lamp, you know that’s unprofessional. Use these proven tactics instead.

Joan Feldman | While it may seem routine to you, and no big deal, hearing their attorney’s voice can be a lifeline for a client.

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.

If you're looking for motivation and inspiration, check out the Silver Gavel Award books and media finalists.

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

Teddy Snyder | National Grammar Day is a good time to review SCOTUS cases where grammar and usage dictated the outcome.