Practice Pointers
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Boutique Law Firms, Practice Pointers
The 'Renaissance Attorney': No, Lawyers Don’t Need To Learn Math Or Science (Yet)
The more you can do for a client, the more a client will rely on you, making you a more indispensable asset to their business. -
Benchslaps, Litigators, Practice Pointers
Benchslap Of The Day: Sometimes Less Is More, Counselor
Protip: try not to raise 29 issues on appeal. - Sponsored
How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work
Findings from the "Future of Professionals Report," based on a survey of 1,200 professionals from North and South America and the UK. -
Crime, Practice Pointers
Never Show Your Hand, Or Why Not To Testify In The Grand Jury
But when a client testifies in the grand jury and it works, there's no quicker way to end a prosecution.
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Litigators, Practice Pointers
6 Tips For Appellate Advocacy (Especially If You're Appellant's Counsel)
Advice from an appellate judge and a seasoned advocate on how to put your best foot forward on appeal. -
Jury Duty, Practice Pointers
Best Secrets Of Voir Dire (Or Why You Didn't Get Picked As A Juror)
How do you know which people are right for your case? -
Boutique Law Firms, Courthouses, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
Courts Are Local By Nature: Prepare Yourself For Each Court’s Differing Practices And Culture
It is crucial to seek out individuals who regularly practice in other localities for advice. -
Boutique Law Firms, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
Good Lawyers Keep Learning
The lawyer who thinks she has nothing left to learn is just a lazy and ineffective advocate. Keep learning. -
Legal Research, Practice Pointers, Sponsored Content
How A New Legal Resource Helps Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren Exceed Client Expectations
This new resource helps its lawyers deliver on the firm's promise of putting the customer first. - Sponsored
Document Automation For Law Firms: The Definitive Guide
Legal document automation is no longer only for the exclusive few. -
Boutique Law Firms, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
Sometimes, To Get Things Done, You Must Simply Pick Up The Phone
Email alone is not always the most efficient method to communicate, and it does not always provide the most accurate answer. -
Litigators, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
Take Your Judges As They Are
Don’t complain about the judge; learn about the judge so you can win for your client. -
Litigators, Practice Pointers
Tips From Steven Skulnik On How Culture Affects International And Domestic Arbitration And Mediation
How will international and domestic arbitration and mediation evolve over the next decade? -
Boutique Law Firms, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
The Art Of Client Communication: Avoid Legal Jargon; Give Sufficient Detail, But Don't Drown Them In It
Just like other forms of legal writing, written client communication is an evolving process that we as litigators must learn to master. -
Boutique Law Firms, Litigators, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
Legalese: Won’t Do With It, Can’t Do Without It
Legalese: everyone hates it, but no one is brave enough to entirely excise it from their writing.
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How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work
Findings from the "Future of Professionals Report," based on a survey of 1,200 professionals from North and South America and the UK.
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Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar on April 10th, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.
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Are Small Firms Going Big On Legal Tech?
Please help us benchmark your firm against your peers through this (always) brief and anonymous survey and enter for a chance to win a $250…
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Document Automation For Law Firms: The Definitive Guide
Legal document automation is no longer only for the exclusive few.
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.
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Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Litigators, Midsize Firms / Regional Firms, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
Are You A Crappy Litigator? A Self-Assessment Test!
Veteran litigator Mark Herrmann provides a test for litigators to take. -
Advertising, Blogging, Conferences / Symposia, Events, Floyd Abrams, Free Speech, Media and Journalism, Practice Pointers, Shameless Plugs, Technology, This Is an Ad, Tim Wu
Interested In Media And First Amendment Law?
The Attorney@Blog conference includes lunch and CLE credits (including coveted ethics credits). We hope to see you on March 14! -
Advertising, Blogging, Conferences / Symposia, Events, Floyd Abrams, Free Speech, Media and Journalism, Practice Pointers, Shameless Plugs, Technology, This Is an Ad, Tim Wu
Free Speech Online: Emerging Issues And Practical Pointers
Are you interested in free speech, the First Amendment, and media law? Here's an event you won't want to miss. -
Litigators, Midsize Firms / Regional Firms, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms, Trials
What Kind Of Clients Do You Have In Flyover Country?
The clients in secondary markets are the same, but they expect a different kind of service. -
Practice Pointers, Romance and Dating, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
The Silent Partner in Solo Practice
How can your spouse, domestic partner or significant other help make or break your solo practice? -
Advertising, Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Practice Pointers, Shameless Plugs, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners, This Is an Ad, Venable
7 Things That Might Surprise You About Having Your Own Law Firm
Ed. note: This post is sponsored by NexFirm. So you’ve decided to make the jump. Persuaded by the 10 reasons to leave Biglaw, and aware of the 10 common mistakes made by lawyers who launch their own firms, you have decided to hang your shingle. What can you expect in your first few years running […] -
Biglaw, Billable Hours, Partner Issues, Practice Pointers
The Hunger Games: Partners v. Associates
When billable work is scarce, who should get priority, partners or associates?