Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 280: Why Do People Fail the Bar Exam? BET Tutors Weigh In (Part 1)
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 469: The Power of Professional Style: A Conversation with Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk
Hsu Untied interview with Jason Hirsch, Partner at Nixon Peabody
Hsu Untied interview with David Niemeyer, Partner at Skadden
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 279: Quick Tips -- Retaking the Bar Exam After Failing
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 468: Playing the Role of You (w/Pam Sherman)
Closing Argument: Opportunity and Challenge
Hsu Untied interview with Lily Zhang, Partner at Jones Day
Hsu Untied interview with James Abe, Partner at Alston & Bird
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 467: Surviving Migration in the Age of Technology (w/Petra Molnar)
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 277: California Is Outsourcing the Bar Exam to Kaplan?!?
Hsu Untied interview with Laurie McNamara, Partner at Wilson Sonsini
Take your relationships to another level by co-authoring thought leadership with clients and referral sources
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 276: Listen and Learn -- General, Special, and Quitclaim Deeds (Property)
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 466: Listen and Learn -- Concurrent Estates (Property)
The Privacy Insider Podcast Episode 4: Don't Be Evil: In the Hot Seat of Data Privacy, Part 1
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 275: Bar Exam Challenges and Strategies for International Attorneys
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 465: Improving Your Legal Writing Skills (w/Luiz Arroyo)
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 274: Listen and Learn -- UCC Expectation Damages (Contracts)
Hsu Untied interview with Scott Luftglass, Partner at Fried Frank
In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains how lawyers can take their relationships with their clients and referral sources to another level by co-authoring thought...more
On average, a person engages in 145-200 interactions daily, both in-person and online. However, only 10-20% of these interactions are truly memorable. Among all these interactions, approximately 5-10% are negative, while...more
“First Gen” law students and lawyers often face challenges different than those encountered by their peers. In this edition of Perspectives and Pathways, Jones Day partner Rasha Shields and associate Eli Jones talk about...more
In today’s ever-evolving legal landscape, maintaining strong client relationships is more crucial than ever. Clients expect not only legal expertise but also personalized service, empathy, and a deep understanding of their...more
Vilius Bernatonis is the managing partner of TGS Baltic, a top-tier commercial law firm in the Baltics and a member of the International Law Firm. In this episode, Lindsay and Vilius discuss the war for talent, why...more
After joining McGlinchey in 2016, Mag Bickford has risen to firm leadership, serving on the executive Policy Committee, leading the Labor and Employment practice group, and managing the firm’s largest office in New Orleans....more
As April ushers in a new season, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our career journeys and seek inspiration for the road ahead. On our podcast, Law Firm ILN-telligence, we often delve into the pivotal lessons learned by...more
I’m on hold, listening to what I’m sure this company assured itself was jazzy music, while I try not to grind my teeth together. It has been four weeks since the dishwasher repairman was here to assure me that it would only...more
In today’s hyper-connected world, our devices keep us tethered to work even during off-hours. While taking breaks is crucial for well-being, being responsive remains a cornerstone of client and business relationships. Yet,...more
Building a thriving practice often hinges on one crucial factor: referrals. Referrals not only bring in new clients but also serve as a testament to your credibility and expertise. Developing a robust referral network is a...more
Nearly one in five attorneys (20%) may suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (“ADHD”), compared to one in twenty (5%) of the general population. In other words, attorneys are four times more likely to have...more
An interview with Jessica Rosenberg, Partner at Kasowitz Benson by Richard Hsu...more
For Raoul Shah, the decision to become a lawyer was always about helping people. His passion stems from validating victims’ experiences and helping them hold their wrongdoers accountable. ...more
According to most economists, we’re not in a recession, at least right now. However, the only certainty appears to be uncertainty. How will law firms achieve growth in an unstable environment? We’ve reviewed two leading...more
New lawyers cannot ignore business development. Like plotting a journey across the ocean by rowboat, a lawyer’s careful navigation in the early months of his or her career can determine where he or she ends up years later....more
Reporting from the Virginia State Bar’s Office of Bar Counsel shows consistency yet again in the overall number of complaints made against lawyers and the corresponding levels of discipline....more
Recently I was going back and forth with a colleague about training programs for our developing lawyers. This colleague, a respected friend, looked at the list I proudly provided of the various advocacy, writing, presentation...more
Persis Dean, a partner at Houston-based boutique firm Schiffer Hicks Johnson (SHJ), joined the firm in 2015 after six years as in-house counsel for Exxon Mobil Corporation and three at Vinson & Elkins. Recently elected to the...more
Associates may hesitate to take on pro bono matters due to the added commitment, but pro bono work has tangible benefits for both associates and law firms. Associates get hands-on experience and learn necessary skills...more
October is national Pro Bono Month, and the American Bar Association has declared the theme for this year's celebration "Moving Forward in a Post Pandemic World." While there has always been a need for pro bono services in...more
Reporting from the Virginia State Bar’s Office of Bar Counsel indicates general consistency in the overall number of complaints made against lawyers and the corresponding levels of discipline....more
Client service is often overlooked as one of the most critical pieces of success for professional services firms, most notably law firms. Rich Bracken explains. ...more
It's a skill to fully listen to one or more people in a conversation. If you want to test how people are listening, ask them to repeat back to you the message or direction you were trying to convey. You will be surprised at...more
I was a prosecutor for two and a half years before transitioning to civil practice. As a prosecutor, I managed thousands of traffic, misdemeanor, juvenile, and felony cases from intake to disposition. I served as lead counsel...more
We may have had a mild winter (most of us) so far, but let’s be honest, 2020 has been a bit of a slog so far, am I right? I haven’t talked to anyone who isn’t feeling like we don’t already need a do-over for this year. So...more