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The Multilingual Lawyer’s Advantage: How to Tap Into the Immigrant Legal Services Market

Navigating the legal system in a second language terrifies people, says Oklahoma attorney Jimmy Lai. A shared language sets your law firm apart. Here are his tips for attracting and keeping immigrant clients.

Jimmy Lai - May 13, 2026
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17 Things I Wish I Knew as a First-Year Associate

When you are a first-year associate in a big law firm the way is fraught with booby-traps. Here are 17 tips to help you become an excellent attorney. A family friend recently graduated from law school and will be starting his career at a large ...

Jay Harrington - May 10, 2026
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Is the Law Ruining Your Relationship? Tips for Being a Better Partner

“Law is a jealous mistress.” After two of my own divorces, I got a better idea of how lawyers can have successful relationships.

Gray Robinson - May 9, 2026
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The Law Firm Productivity Myth That’s Burning Lawyers Out

If you ask most lawyers what productivity looks like, the answer is predictable, says Karen Skinner. More hours. Faster turnaround. More, more, more. But what if better productivity means doing less, not more?

Karen Skinner - April 27, 2026
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Beyond AI Policy: What to Tell Your Clients After Heppner

Eric Magnuson | A written prohibition on the use of consumer AI tools is a sticky note on an unlocked door. It does not prevent entry. Contracts, technical controls, training and enforcement must reinforce the policy.

Eric Magnuson - April 24, 2026
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The Seven Pillars of Legal MSO Deals

Frederick Shelton and Ayven Dodd: 'The Legal MSO industry is still in its early stages. That means firms are getting the best deals they will ever get — at least the firms that aren't distracted shiny objects while the MSO is taking control over ...

Frederick Shelton and Ayven Dodd - April 23, 2026
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Eight Top Tips for Handling Complex Legal Cases

Veritext's Mike Murray and Stacey DiGerardo have practical tips for keeping multiparty, high-stakes legal matters from collapsing under their own weight.

Michael Murray and Stacey DiGerardo - April 15, 2026
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Nobody Told You It Would Be This Lonely: A Roadmap for Women Managing Partners

For many women managing partners, the challenge isn't the work itself; it’s the invisible weight of carrying it alone. Being good at something and being sustained by it, are different things. Tracy Callahan and Ildiko Markus on how women leaders ...

Tracy Callahan and Ildiko Markus - April 14, 2026
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Build Your Own Copilot Legal Assistant — No Tech Skills Required

Tech Tips: Ben Schorr explains how to use Microsoft Copilot Agent Builder to create a custom AI legal assistant — no tech skills required.

Ben Schorr - April 10, 2026
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What Insurers Want to See: Practical Steps to Reduce Your Cyber Insurance Costs

Law firms that take measurable actions to cut risk can often lower cyber insurance premiums and get better coverage terms. Tips from Mike Mashke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek.

Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek - April 8, 2026
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