Does your law firm need to be in the metaverse?
Scratching your head at this question? Shuddering at the sight of the term “metaverse?”
The skepticism is understandable — the metaverse is an emerging phenomenon based on relatively new technologies
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What to do when your client wants to destroy harmful evidence
It’s not a stretch for any litigation attorney to imagine this scenario: It’s Monday morning and you’ve just arrived at the office. As you sit down at your desk, the phone rings. It’s the CEO of a company you’ve represented…
The difficult legal client survival guide
If you have been practicing law for any length of time, you’ve surely come across one or two difficult clients.
We’re not talking about your run-of-the-mill nervous client or the client who likes to intellectually spar with you because, well,…
Can introverts be lawyers? The secret power of introverts in the legal industry
From Perry Mason to Go Call Saul, gregarious attorneys have always been a staple of American entertainment.
Indeed, ever since the OJ Simpson trial of 1995, even real-life lawyers have garnered some measure of celebrity in the U.S. But what…
9 healthy habits all legal professionals have time to do
We get it; you’re busy. You don’t have to hit the gym every day, count every fruit and vegetable serving, start juicing, run a marathon, or any of the other million things it seems to take in order to be…
How to use outsourcing to get more done in your small firm
The good news? Your small firm is thriving and you want to grow its capacity. The bad news? You still cannot afford to hire full-time legal talent.
So what’s the answer?
Legal process outsourcing is an excellent option for small…
What is the Lawyers’ Assistance Program in California and how can it help me?
Despite their collective education, intelligence, and earning potential, lawyers are not immune from the world’s problems. In fact, in some cases, they’re more susceptible to them.
For example, a recent survey of 13,000 lawyers revealed that 28% suffer from depression,…
Tips to help you keep your digital documents secure
While we may not be in a fully paperless world yet, there is a definite trend toward digital documents.
The legal field has fully embraced this trend, with digital documents now routinely employed for court filings, discovery, and many other…
Understanding attorney disciplinary proceedings in California
One of the most terrifying things an attorney can face in their career is an allegation that they have somehow breached their ethical duties or committed malpractice.
Nonetheless, even the most highly-qualified, diligent, and ethically-minded attorneys can face these accusations.…
Redefining the role of legal secretaries
When I began practicing law in 1999, the job duties of legal secretaries were beginning to change. I was one of 13 law school graduates hired by my firm that year, and one thing was evident about all of us…