Jordan Rothman
Posts by Jordan Rothman
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AI May Not Reduce The Number Of Lawyers Anytime Soon
The legal profession is remarkably adaptive to changes.
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Too Many Lawyers Don’t Have Websites
Not having a website can cause a firm to miss opportunities.
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People Should Stop Using Law School Email Accounts Years After Graduating
Telegraphing that you went to a good law school with an email address typically looks unusual.
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Artificial Intelligence May Not Disrupt The Legal Profession For A While
The work of artificial intelligence definitely still needs to be reviewed by a lawyer.
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Texting With Clients Has Benefits And Disadvantages
Sending clients text messages can interrupt the delicate dance of the work-life balance as texts are more likely reserved for personal communication.
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Faxes Are Still Useful In Some Legal Settings
The fax machine may not possess the je ne sais quoi of vinyl records or other technologies that have been surpassed but still beloved, but it still has legs.
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Lawyers Should Keep Emails Short And Sweet
When it comes to emails, pretend you’re paying by the word.
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Lawyers Can Innocently Cite To Nonexistent Authorities
Not every instance of incorrect citation involves a lawyer twirling a mustache and cackling in a sinister fashion.
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Lawyers Should Act Like Emails Between Counsel Will Be Made Public
As with every single thing you communicate in our post-privacy world, just assume it’s all going to go on the record.
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Be Careful When Forwarding Emails To Counsel And Clients
Technology — your work friend that could ruin your career in a keystroke!
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Lawyers Should Try Not To File Documents At The Last Minute
From the possibility of technical failures to the overall quality of work, no one should file documents too close to the deadline.
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Some Lawyers Fear The Power Of IT Professionals
IT professionals can be a great part of a law firm team — but maybe not always.
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Give Associates A Reasonable Amount Of Time To Respond To Emails
Unneeded follow-up emails can create more unnecessary work for associates and demoralize them.
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ChatGPT Is Scarily Good At Answering Legal Questions
Advances in artificial intelligence might be able to make lawyers even more efficient in their jobs.
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Clients Sometimes Peruse Their Lawyers’ Personal Social Media Accounts
One more way Facebook and social media can make your work life more difficult.
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Some Lawyers Can Be Pretty Sloppy With Their Work Product
The biggest areas where attorneys can be sloppy break down into just a few categories.
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Some Lawyers Are Unacceptably Bad With Technology
Some lawyers are not well versed in even the most routine technologies.
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IT Professionals Deserve More Respect
IT professionals are critical to the money-making drive of law firms since they help lawyers stay efficient and engaged in client work for as much time as possible.