Lawyer Skills

lawyer soft skills
Lawyer Soft Skills: Character Traits Not a Checklist

Bull Garlington | The most important soft skill of them all.

Bull Garlington - September 13, 2024
Writing the table of authorities
Editing, Citations and the Table of Authorities: Keys to Persuasive Legal Writing

Ivy Grey | Effective legal writing combines articulate argumentation, authoritative citation, and proficient use of tools like the Table of Authorities.

Ivy Grey - September 11, 2024
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The Misguided Appeal of the Aggressive Lawyer

Ivy Grey | Check yourself for rude, aggressive language before you wreck your case.

Ivy Grey - September 9, 2024
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Lawyers’ Note-Taking Habits: Analog Attorney Survey Results

Recently, Attorney at Work asked readers to share their note-taking habits and favorite note-taking tools. Read on for the results.

Joan Feldman - September 3, 2024
how to answer the phone
This Is How to Answer the Phone

Bull Garlington | Flip-phone, iPhone or desk phone, here are helpful hints for conquering phone-answering anxiety.

Bull Garlington - August 28, 2024
analyzing legal writing with AI
Does This Writing Pass the AI Test?

Teddy Snyder | Consider asking Gen AI tools to analyze some of your legal writing for clarity?

Theda C. Snyder - August 27, 2024
Mastering the Art of Client Credit Allocation Conversations

Yuliya LaRoe | Client credit allocation conversations don’t have to be contentious. Here's how to keep calm and ensure your contributions are rewarded.

Yuliya LaRoe - August 26, 2024
Perfecting Your Presentation Skills

There's a misplaced belief among lawyers, that rehearsing and practicing is for lily-livered, milksop fraidy-cats. Says who?

Marsha Hunter - August 20, 2024
How to Hug a Porcupine
Book Review: How to Hug a Porcupine

Book Review | "How to Hug a Porcupine" is full of practical tips for dealing with prickly people.

Susan Cohodes - August 13, 2024
social awareness and emotional intelligence
Reading the Room: Mastering Social Awareness as a Lawyer

Sharpening your social awareness skills will better equip you to forge meaningful connections, inspire trust and achieve favorable outcomes.

Paul Bramson - August 12, 2024
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