Lawyer Time Management

Many lawyers fail to structure their days in a manner that allows them to manage the day’s distractions and get important work done early, rather than late at night. And it’s a big problem: There’s probably no bigger contributor to your ...

You can’t burn the candle at both ends. It’s unsustainable. To be a better lawyer — and prevent lawyer burnout — start your day with a sprint. The early days of my legal career at a big firm involved lots of late nights at the ...

Ivy Grey | It may surprise you to learn that one minute can mean the difference between successfully completing two tasks or fumbling them both.

Ninety-five percent of us procrastinate. That's what professor Piers Steel reported in his book "The Procrastination Equation: How to Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Stuff Done." So, the question isn't whether we procrastinate. The ...

A legal pad makes an excellent coaster — and, yes, you’re using one to level your desk right now. Can it help run your firm? Sam Walton turned a five-and-dime into the Walmart empire using little more than business savvy and a legal pad. His ...

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

Jay Harrington | Build some "meez" into your daily routine by adopting some of these planning and productivity practices.

By clearly communicating expectations, you reduce ambiguity, enhance accountability, promote engagement and improve collaboration

Nuts-and-bolts reminders for running a successful law practice from Peggy Gruenke and Alan Klevan.

Jamie Spannhake | Transform your workspaces — in the office and at home — into hubs of productivity and comfort.