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The Legal Whiteboard
Lawyers can use emotion to be more effective
That is the message of Larry Richards, a JD-PhD consultant who runs a company called Lawyer Brain. At the 18th Annual Law Firm Leaders Group Conference here in NYC, Larry…
International Law Prof Blog
Advice to Law Students from Justice O’Connor
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor delivered a speech yesterday at the University of Colorado in honor of Constitution Day. She was asked what advice she had for new law students. We…
Law School Academic Support Blog
The Writing Process and ASP’ers
During the last few years I have been blessed with some writing opportunities that have taught me a great deal about putting words on paper while juggling a busy ASP…
Cordell Parvin Blog
10 Days to Launch Your Client Development Efforts: Day 3
On Day 1, you did a self assessment. On Day 2 you created a vision of where you want to be in 3-5 years. Today let's figure out what you…
#AssociateLife @BilzinSumberg
The Summer Keeps Moving Write Along
By Adam Fischer
Every summer Bilzin Sumberg brings in a writing consultant, Susan McCloskey, to help the summer associates make the jump from an academic to a professional writing style. We had two…
The Legal Whiteboard
Empirical Evidence of Competencies Necessary for Advancement in Law Firms
For those trying to better understand how legal education can better prepare law students for the world that awaits them, I would encourage you to take a look at the…
Legal Marketing Blog
Legal Business Development: Who Are You Listening To?
By Paula Black
I coach lawyers on the subject of business development everyday. Everyone's path is different. Each lawyer builds on the foundation of their expertise and experience... which is almost always very…
Greener Land Law
Professional Excellence and a Balanced-Life Can Co-Exist
By John Schafer
“What you see and hear depends a good deal on where you are standing” -C.S. Lewis, The Magician's Nephew This post might seem a little “off topic” from the declared…
The Rainmaker Blog
Knowing When It’s Time to Go…to a Rainmaker Retreat
Let me ask you something: Have you had time this year to enjoy the lifestyle you deserve? Or has it been nose-to-the-grindstone since January 1? Are you searching for a…
Legal Ease Blog
Things I Carry – My Own List
By Allison Johs
About a month ago, I did a post inspired by the LinkedIn thought leaders' series, "Things I Carry." My post was entitled, "What Things Do Lawyers Carry," and I was…