Can You Teach An Old Lawyer New Tricks? A Longtime Attorney Takes A Weeklong Mediation Training
Anyone feeling a bit too comfortable in their lawyer job should take the risk and try something different — like mediation.
Want To Date A Lawyer? Here’s How To Turn One On (Outside The Bedroom)
Congratulations and apologies if you are successful.
Schenck Price Competes Smarter With Lexis+ With Protégé
LexisNexis sat down with John Ursin, Managing Partner at Schenck Price, to learn how the firm is using legal AI to strengthen client service and daily legal work.
Don’t Have Time Or The Budget For A Weekend Of Long-Term Planning? Think Big During A ‘Mini Retreat’
Setting aside the time for a mini retreat can give you the chance to step back from the daily grind and focus on the bigger picture.
You’ve Got A Friend In Me: Are Employee-Employer Friendships In The Law Office A Bad Idea?
Office friendships are important -- especially in the context of a small law office.
It’s Not All About The Billables: Making Productive Use Of Downtime
Billable work isn't the only way to bring value to your firm -- or yourself.
Toxic Waste: How To Avoid Getting Sidetracked By Difficult People
Always remember that life is too short to get emotionally tied up in a matter involving a bully.
AI Is Reshaping Legal Practice—But Tools Aren’t The Real Differentiator.
Explore the mindset, cultural shifts, and training strategies that define the AI‑savvy lawyer, revealing why human judgment, standardized competence, and integrated learning—not technology alone—will shape the future of the profession.
Whoops! Fixing Mistakes In The Practice Of Law
Feel free to reference this handy-dandy how-to guide the next time you screw anything up.
‘Nice To Meet You… Here’s My Invoice’: Advice On Working With New Clients
Potential clients are taking a big leap of faith when they are reaching out to a new attorney, so make sure they know they are valued and that you are worthy of their trust.
‘Always Pass On What You Have Learned’: The Reciprocal Value Of Mentoring — And Tips On Maximizing The Relationship
The input and guidance from a more experienced lawyer or judge can be the key component in becoming a competent legal practitioner.
Done And Done: How To Get Stuff Completed At The Office
Hopefully, these five methods will work for you too.
Learning After Law School
Once you’ve got your law degree, how do you keep your professional skills up to date? Share your perspective in this brief survey, and you may be eligible to win a $250 gift card.
Big Fish, Little Pond: 8 Big Ways To Stand Out At A Small Firm
There are ways to demonstrate your value at a small firm that may differ from methods that might work at a larger practice.
Good Grief: I Try Out Counseling To Help Get Through A Tough Time In My Life
Sometimes lawyers can't focus on the needs of their clients and their firm until they focus on themselves first.
What Happened When This Lawyer Signed Up For One Of Those Health And Fitness Programs People Try To Sell You On Facebook
The verdict? It was a fun program, but be wary of all the auto-renewal language.
Taking The Stand: I Testify In Front Of A 12-Person Jury
While it was interesting to engage in a brief role reversal by taking the stand, the experience was more uncomfortable than exciting.
Topless In Seattle: A Law Firm Partner Gets Over Her Fear Of Public Nudity
Spotted: a law firm partner at Seattle's 'Naughty Beach.'