Biglaw Firm Decides To Give Office Etiquette Lesson
So what tips are so urgent and not obvious to professionals working in a shared space they had to be sent to the whole office?
Non-Sequiturs: 09.28.16
* Tiffany & Co. is taking on discount store Costco over counterfeit goods. [The Fashion Law] * An in-depth look behind Sixth Circuit Judge Damon Keith's powerful dissent in Ohio's voting rights case. [Slate] * The first successful veto override of the Obama presidency is for a bill to let the families of victims of 9/11 sue Saudi Arabia. [New York Times] * We're having a birthday! [Law and More] * The basics of courtroom etiquette. [Versus Texas] * We've mentioned this contest before, but just a reminder to vote; the deadline is this Friday. [Big Law Business] * Everything you need to know about dealing with referral sources. [Reboot Your Law Practice] * Benjamin Ferencz, attorney who prosecuted Nazis, is pledging $10 million to fight genocide. [Huffington Post]
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Non-Sequiturs: 09.21.16
* Taking a phone call for one client while meeting with another leaves a terrible impression. [Reboot Your Law Practice] * Constitution Smonstitution. A look at Trump's new plan. [Huffington Post] * The Avengers are taking a side in this year's election. [Salon] * Texas is straight-up lying to voters about its voter ID laws. [Slate] * Disturbing allegations surrounding Anthony Weiner's sexting habit. [The Slot / Jezebel] * Here's what to bring to a presidential debate party. [Law and More]
Lawyer Etiquette For LinkedIn Introductions
LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool sitting in your pocket or purse. Slow down a little and take the time to use it properly.
Cranky Judge Wants Some Damn Peace And Quiet In The Courtroom
Check out the over-the-top "Courtroom Best Practices" guide issued by a county judge.
Beyond Biglaw: 4 Tips For Writing Good Emails
Do you follow these best practices when sending your emails?
Your Law Firm’s Website Is Failing You.
Here’s What The Best Ones Are Doing Differently.
Read This Before You Embarrass Yourself at a Summer Associate Lunch
Don't even think about making an etiquette gaffe during a summer lunch!
House Rules: Why You Should Send Out Rejection Letters
Why is it so hard for employers to even send rejection letters to job applicants?
Size Matters: Do Not Cry At Work And Other No-Nos
Most people know not to cry at the office. What other icky behaviors should small firm attorneys avoid at work?
Career Center: Event Etiquette for Dummies (or Sloppy 2Ls)
This fall you will be invited to attend pre-interview receptions, post-OCI dinners, and various meals and receptions during and after callback interviews. How you handle yourself during these events can have an impact on whether you receive an offer and your reputation in the firm. Follow these sensible rules, courtesy of Lateral Link’s Frank Kimball, […]
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Small Firms, Big Lawyers: T-Bone, Esq.
Ed. note: This is the latest installment of Small Firms, Big Lawyers, one of Above the Law’s new columns for small-firm lawyers. Let’s get one thing straight here. It’s a universal law: You can’t give yourself a nickname. Only someone else can give you a nickname, and it has to happen pretty much organically. There’s […]