Good interpersonal skills are one of the most important characteristics of a successful legal professional. Whether we’re meeting with clients, attempting to persuade a judge or jury, or simply negotiating law firm life, solid interpersonal skills are critical to career success. Unfortunately, not everybody was born with a knack for […]
Read MoreSince the average worker spends approximately 90,000 hours at work over the course of their lifetime, it only makes sense to try and enhance your time there, in terms of productivity as well as personal wellbeing. Here are six things you can do today to improve your work life, help […]
Read MoreLet’s face it: from time to time, every legal professional feels overwhelmed. Work piles up and the to-do list keeps getting longer. Then, once the workday ends, family obligations take over. Even though we’re constantly rushing about, it can sometimes feel like we aren’t actually accomplishing anything. In times like […]
Read MoreYou just boarded the plane that will take you to your dream vacation spot, where you can have time for yourself, do whatever you want to do, and stop thinking about that upcoming trial or settlement demand that needs to be written. But instead of thinking about the exotic place […]
Read MoreThe prevalence of portable electronics has pushed us as professionals to always be “on.” Because we can work from anywhere, we often feel like we should work from everywhere. But is this constant drive to produce actually harming our productivity? Many experts believe the answer to that question is a […]
Read MoreThe upcoming event for legal professionals, hosted by One Legal, will feature experts from across the industry, speaking on issues that have proven to be important to individual and collective success. Productivity strategies: check Open question and answer sessions: check Legal technology trainings: check Workplace wellness: check….but why? There’s no […]
Read MoreIn the first part of this series, we discussed the importance of rituals and how morning-time rituals can improve daily feelings of health and wellness. In the high-stress world of law firms, having end-of-day rituals can be just as critical. Deadlines, demanding clients, and the constant pressure for perfection can […]
Read MoreDespite all the modern office technology aimed at making life easier, things seem to constantly get more complicated. Smartphones keep us chained to our email inboxes around the clock. Texting and instant messaging are quick and relatively unobtrusive ways to keep a work conversation going well past business hours. All […]
Read MoreHappy New Year! We say it to each other and we resolve it to ourselves. This year will be a good year, a happy year. Sometimes it may seem easier said than done, but being happy isn’t out of reach. Truly! In fact, science tells us that 40% of a […]
Read MoreIt’s not just legal professionals, every industry and every office has certain less than stellar work habits. Add them all up and some harmless seeming habits can actually have a fairly large negative impact on your wellbeing, both personally and professionally. Here are some things legal professionals—and everyone else, too–should […]
Read MoreHappy Labor Day! The first Labor Day celebration was held on September 5, 1882, by the Central Labor Union in New York City. And the United States has celebrated the holiday each year since to recognize the work that has been done by those fighting for fair labor practices. Acknowledge […]
Read MoreThe end of summer is nearing, but we still have some weeks of heat to look forward to (or endure) until autumn arrives. Lili Daniel demonstrates some of the best yoga poses to keep you cool that can help you beat the heat until the next season’s chill. 7 cooling […]
Read MoreIn the American Psychological Association’s 2017 Stress in America report, 58% of Americans said that work was either a very or somewhat significant source of stress in their lives. And the legal profession has made many lists of most stressful industries and positions. Work environment, complexity of responsibilities, and insufficient work-life balance can contribute to levels of stress. But no matter what industry you’re in, you can […]
Read MoreOne Legal is made up of a team of passionate, extremely knowledgeable individuals who put their specific areas of expertise to good use for our customers. Meet the brilliant people behind the scenes to explore why and how we do what we do. It’s been said before, most recently in […]
Read MoreWhen a client enters the offices of a large law firm on the upper floor of a large downtown building and sees wall-to-wall cherry wood, uncomfortable-looking chairs, shelves of law books, and an empty reception desk staring back at them, they’re not likely to feel welcome or comfortable. Offered no […]
Read MoreMost legal professionals spend a good part of their workday sitting in an office chair staring at a computer. Although sitting at a desk is an essential part of the job, paralegals and legal assistants should make sure that their desk set up is not increasing their stress or otherwise […]
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