Practice Pointers
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Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
The Practice: 'I Don’t Do That Work'
Should you take any clients that walk in the door? Brian Tannebaum doesn't think so. -
Attorney Misconduct, Benchslaps, Divorce Train Wrecks, Kids, Legal Ethics, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
How Not To Answer the 'Order to Show Cause That You Shouldn't Be Disbarred'
Turning it in late is a bad start. - 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. -
Contracts, In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers
House Rules: Catastrophic Events…
Taking legal lessons from disaster.
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Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
The Practice: What Makes You More Money, The Past or The Future?
Would you rather sit around and dwell on the past, wait for the future, or focus on making money now? -
Boutique Law Firms, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms, Trials
From Biglaw to Boutique: Trying Times
I shall return... -
Boutique Law Firms, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Networking Contradictions
Building a book of business requires an open mind and the confidence to ask, "How can I help you?" -
Boutique Law Firms, Food, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Good Eats
If you fear building business relationships, try to involve your contacts in activities you love. -
Abortion, Billable Hours, Gay Marriage, In-House Counsel, Politics, Practice Pointers, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
House Rules The Rates Are Too Damned High! (Part Two)
David Mowry examines the ACC's new initiative to protect companies from excessive billing. - Sponsored
Document Automation For Law Firms: The Definitive Guide
Legal document automation is no longer only for the exclusive few. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Interview Stories, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Small Firm Interviews
ATL’s Tom Wallerstein offers advice for interviewing with small firms. -
Citigroup, Contract Attorneys, In-House Counsel, Plaintiffs Firms, Practice Pointers
House Rules: The Rates Are Too Damned High! (Part One)
In-house counsel need organizations like the ACC to stand up to firms seeking exorbitant fees. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Lateral Moves, Layoffs, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Job Security
Tom Wallerstein thinks that running your own firm offers more job security than working in Biglaw. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Law Schools, Practice Pointers
House Rules: How Did I Get Here?
Law schools would do well to devote some effort to training students for the real world. -
Boutique Law Firms, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Believing What You’re Selling
Honesty is the best policy when seeking new business.
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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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In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers
House Rules: Not My Job…
Good lawyers know when to avoid the "not my job" mantra. -
In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers
House Rules: Is Yahoo Serious?
Working from a brick-and-mortar office is not only unnecessary, but ignores the realities of the modern, global marketplace. -
In-House Counsel, Litigators, Practice Pointers
House Rules: Are You Experienced...?
When a contract specialist gets a little full of themselves, it makes more work for everybody. -
Clerkships, In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers
House Rules: Foot In Mouth Disease…
House Rules reminds you to never become complacent with your writing. -
In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers
Moonlighting: Want To Go In-House? Compliance May Be The Key
Why consider a compliance job? In-house columnist Susan Moon discusses all of the possibilities. -
Clerkships, In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers
House Rules: To Clerk, Redux...
Clerking can be a magnificent career opportunity. Don't turn it down just because you worry about what people might think. -
Clerkships, In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers
House Rules: To Clerk, Or Not…
Should you apply for a clerkship as an experienced attorney? Some thoughts from David Mowry.