Honesty In The Profession: Lawyer Should Not Be Synonymous With Liar
Just because we know how to use the law does not mean that we get to abuse and break it.
The Best Work is Not Always Perfect
Simply put, don’t waste the court’s time just to show off how perfect you are.
The Law Firm’s Guide To Trust Accounting And Three-Way Reconciliation
Proper trust accounting and three-way reconciliation are essential for protecting client funds and avoiding serious compliance risks. In this guide, we break down these critical processes and show how legal-specific software can help your firm stay accurate, efficient, and audit-ready.
Litigators: Do Not Fear The Narrative – You Can Handle The Truth
Your witnesses must be reassured that you are not afraid of the narrative, no matter how it comes out.
When The Trial Court Beats You Up, You May Be A Winner
Getting a bit of a beat down in the trial court may not always be such a bad thing.
Client List Confidential
Does information pertaining to the representation of a client always need to be kept confidential?
Character And Fitness For The Presidency — Even POTUS Is Accountable For Personal Bad Conduct
Perhaps it is a good thing that, at least for now, a president cannot avoid a lawsuit for misdeeds that have nothing to do with the duties of the office.
Implicit Bias In Legal Arguments — The Optics Always Matter
Litigators: What may not be significant to you and your client may be important and even offensive to someone who is not like you.
Please Tell Me That You Don’t Use Facebook
Anything that goes up on a site that others can view, whether or not that network is private, is vulnerable and subject to discovery.
Should We Leave The Issue Of Diversity In The Hands Of Biglaw?
Perhaps the answer is for the ranks of the underrepresented in our profession to simply change the model and the profession as a whole.
Prosecutorial Discretion Or Selective Prosecution
Why wasn’t Harvey Weinstein prosecuted for sexual abuse when it was in the public interest to do so?
The Arpaio Pardon: Why it Matters to Attorneys
Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should.
Your Client Is Your First Best Expert
Information from your client can turn losing cases into winners.
Nevertheless, We Persist
Women lawyers, like women in politics, must keep pushing until we are heard.
Good Lawyers Keep Learning
The lawyer who thinks she has nothing left to learn is just a lazy and ineffective advocate. Keep learning.
For Court, Always Dress The Part
Or risk being judged on your appearance, rather than the merits of your case.