Many U.S. presidents throughout history have had backgrounds in law, with some of the most famous examples including Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Barrack Obama. In fact, 26 commanders in chief have been lawyers, representing over half of all U.S
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Journaling for Attorneys | Blog | Lawline
A successful career as an attorney takes more than legal know-how and dedication—it also takes coping strategies and tactics to reduce stress. Unfortunately, many industry professionals sign up for long hours and large workloads without prioritizing their mental health, leading…
5 Steps to Successful Strategic Planning for Law Firms | Blog | Lawline
Strategic planning is vital for law firms. It enables them to identify their current and long-term goals and objectives, as well as the resources needed to achieve them. It also helps firms develop a well-thought out plan for how to…
4 Billing Mistakes That Can Land Unsuspecting Attorneys In Costly Fee Disputes
Ask any attorney in private practice about their least favorite task, and you’re likely to hear about billing woes. It can be time consuming, boring, and worst of all – you can’t bill for it. You might be tempted to…
Benefits of Taking Online CLE / MCLE Courses
As lawyers, we never stop learning. The profession requires us to gain insight into emerging areas and update our existing knowledge. Lawyers specializing in specific areas need current and authoritative materials to help them sail through the journey. Building knowledge,…
Legal Leadership Means Understanding the Big Picture
On this week’s episode of Lawline’s Lawyers Who Lead podcast, Sigalle interviews Yuri Eliezer, Head of the IP Practice Group at Founders Legal and startup advisor to Atlantic tech Village. Yuri shares his journey to becoming a patent lawyer, his…
Your Guide to Newly Admitted CLE Requirements
So you’ve passed the bar. Congratulations! Now it’s time to get started on your continuing legal education requirements.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE), or Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE), is a professional development requirement for attorneys.
Many states have specific requirements…
Leading an Unboxed Life: Interview with Lawyer, Model, and Human Rights Advocate, Jesyka Harris
In this week’s episode of Lawline’s Lawyers Who Lead podcast, Sigalle interviews Jesyka Harris, lawyer, fashion model, TV host, content creator and human rights advocate. Jesyka shares her journey growing up as a mixed race biracial woman with a mission…
Helping Others is the Basis of Being a Great Lawyer
In this week’s episode of Lawline’s Lawyers Who Lead podcast, Sigalle interviews Ruby Powers, founder of Powers Law Group, P.C., board-certified immigration and nationality lawyer, and author of the book Build and Manage Your Successful Immigration Law Practice Without…
Being a Leader Begins with Strong Self-Leadership
In this week’s episode of Lawline’s Lawyers Who Lead podcast, Sigalle interviews Michael Kahn, Co-Founder, Educator, and Coach at ReelTime CLE. Michael shares his journey from practicing lawyer to counseling lawyers. Through the steady and intentional practice of self-leadership, he…