Notary publics: What they are and debunking myths about what they can do
Despite the important services that notaries perform, many people do not have a clear understanding of exactly what they do.
How your values as a lawyer enhance your legal career
Aligning the core values of a lawyer with our day-to-day lives is one way to pursue a career in the legal profession with a sense of honesty, integrity, and pride.
Preparing for trials: What paralegals and attorneys need to know
The weeks leading up to a trial can be stressful. Here is our extensive guide for ensuring that your team has the very best shot at success.
10 key considerations for drafting a professional services agreement in California
Law firms must have strong professional services agreement templates in place that comply with applicable laws and are clear and thorough. Bear these tips in mind to avoid costly slip-ups.
Top 10 tips for improving your public speaking skills
Does the idea of speaking in public make you start to sweat? Learn ways to improve your skills so you can relax through the process.
10 more TED talks for every legal professional to watch
These TED talks shine a light on key truths and realities that legal professionals encounter in ways that are both instructive and inspiring.
6 ways the pandemic may change litigation for good
Remote work, a shift toward flexibility, better time management? How will the emergencies of the pandemic evolve into innovation for the legal industry?
Alternative career paths for legal professionals
Is your fire for the legal profession waning? There are plenty of things you can do with your legal training besides practicing law. Here are our top six alternatives.
Fine-tuning your elevator speech
When presented with the question, “So what do you do?” how do you reply? Do you have your “elevator speech” at the ready?
8 things to ask a longtime coworker before they retire
When a long-standing coworker retires from a law firm, their colleagues should take the opportunity to learn everything they can. Here’s how to make the most of the time you have with your knowledgeable colleagues before they leave.
5 mistakes to avoid as a first-year associate lawyer
It’s not uncommon for a first-year associate to make mistakes, but the good news is that they’re largely avoidable.
How to be a rainmaker at your firm
All law firms need to bring in new clients and new matters in order to make money. Here’s our top tried and true strategies for “making it rain.”
4 big reasons tech training should be mandatory at your firm
Currently, 36 states have adopted the duty of technology competence. While there may be some biases and challenges, there are several reasons that support the value of tech training and for continuing education programs in a firm.
8 questions to ask before scheduling a meeting at your law firm
While periodic meetings can increase productivity, meetings in law firms are often notorious for starting late, running long, being unengaging, or having no defined purpose. To make sure your firm is using everyone’s valuable time wisely, here are 8 questions that need to be asked and answered before you set up a meeting.
What it means to be a client-focused law firm
Today, a firm must actually work at serving its clients in order to thrive. In the end, however, you may be surprised how much your renewed focus on clients improves your bottom line. Here’s what that looks like on a day to day basis.
4 ways paralegals and attorneys can reach technical integration
For as long as there have been law offices containing attorneys and paralegals, each has assumed different tasks. Today, however, modern technologies add a whole new layer to that analysis. Here’s how both can work together to ensure the most efficient use of technologies.