5 Things I Miss About Biglaw (Part 2)
If you don't like being a small-business owner, maybe SmallLaw isn't for you.
A Corporate Lawyer’s First Visit To SCOTUS
What was it like? Small-firm columnist Gary J. Ross provides some observations about each of the justices.
Skills That Set Firms Apart
Legal expertise alone isn’t enough. Today’s most successful firms invest in developing the skills that drive collaboration, leadership, and business growth. Our on-demand, customizable training modules deliver practical, high-impact learning for attorneys and staff—when and where they need it.
SmallLaw Billing Maxims (i.e., Get Paid!)
Some tips and tricks that will keep your clients happy and help you get paid quickly.
Why Lawyers Won’t Be Replaced By Smart Contracts
Not so fast. A smart contract is not really 'smart,' and is not really a 'contract.'
10 Downsides To Not Drinking
If you hate being a lawyer, quitting drinking is not going to help...
Yes, You Have To Pay Taxes On Your Bitcoin
Before you start accepting Bitcoin for services, here are some other things to keep in mind.
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Integrity Is Not For Sale
Lawyers who lack integrity are never going to be worth as much as lawyers who stand steadfast to their morals.
Choosing The Right Jurisdiction For Your Clients
Here are the key considerations when advising a client on the state in which it should incorporate.
Why To Specialize
There are distinct drawbacks to trying to do everything. It's more interesting to specialize.
The SEC States The Obvious: DAO Tokens Are Securities
If citrus groves can be securities, cryptocurrencies can be securities.
Reasoning, Tool Calling, And Agentic Systems In Legal LLMs
Domain-specific AI provides accuracy and reliable legal reasoning.
What’s In A Label? Beyond The Accredited Investor Definition
What do all of these venture capital/securities terms mean? Gary J. Ross explains.
Are Legal Services A Commodity?
Do we despair that we chose a profession in which our time is seen as nothing but a commodity?
How Venture Capital Funds Work
Venture capital in a nutshell.
Productive v. Busy
Don’t get busy. Get productive!
Tips For Reviewing A Contract
There are a few things every lawyer is expected to be able to do -- but every lawyer should be able to review a contract.