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Three Ways Law Firm Brands Burn Out

With great apologies to Tolstoy, all dysfunctional law firm brands are dysfunctional in their own ways. Maybe it’s the way that a Miami office gets tacked onto a Montana firm because two of the lawyers were friends....more

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3 Key Steps to Creating a Champion’s Mindset

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Every outstanding attorney I work with (and believe me, they are all outstanding attorneys) is challenged by one basic thing: their mindset. That’s the value of a coach; I don’t get bogged down in the story my clients tell...more

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC

Death By Inbox

There isn’t a more eloquent way to frame it—sometimes we find ourselves buried deep under a pile of unfinished work, pushed aside obligations, and other good intentions. It happens at work, at home, and our personal lives. It...more

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Judge Orders Attorneys Who Failed To Discern The Difference Between "May Not" And "Does Not" To Attend School

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Nearly a dozen years ago, I wrote a lengthy post on the meanings of "shall" and "will".  In that post, I noted that "shall" is sometimes used, particularly in Bylaws, to mean "may".   I did not consider whether "may" could...more

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Statistics on Virginia’s Discipline of Lawyers: Fiscal Years 2020-2022

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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

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Is Your Communication Toolbox Growing?

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Take a quick look in my garage and you will see boxes filled with tools.  At first glance, many of them appear to be doubles of the same tool.  You may ask, ‘why so many of the same tools?’  I would answer, ‘take a closer...more

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Statistics on Virginia’s Discipline of Lawyers (Fiscal Year 2021)

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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

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Court Of Appeal Admonishes Counsel With Coke

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Usually, appellate decisions provide guidance to future litigants on how the law will be interpreted and applied.  A recent published opinion by the Fourth District Court of Appeal, however, provides guidance to lawyers on...more

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Listening is a Skill

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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

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Never Neglect Learning

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A few years ago, I read a quote that resonated with me. I happened upon the quote this week and had the same reaction. The quote is “Everyone is born a genius, but the process of living de-geniuses them.” This insightful...more

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The Transformation of Legal Technology Training

Ari Kaplan speaks with ACEDS board member Joy Murao, the founder and CEO of Practice Aligned Resources, a legal technology consulting and education company, about how legal technology training has evolved since she started...more

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Preparation is Everything

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Have you ever trained or practiced something with a goal in mind, such as improving your time on your daily run, memorizing your lines for your role at the local theater, or something similar? When you do, you have to make...more

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5 Tips for Building a Sustaining Career

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During this social distancing and quarantine limbo we currently find ourselves in, I have found myself taking time to think about my career, the road to where I am, and the road forward. Through doing so, I had some random...more

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Intention

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Intention figures into everything you do. Intention is your aim or plan. If you approach something with no intention it will be more difficult to complete your plan or reach your goal. Intention can relate to long- term or...more

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Essential Tips for Improving Time Management in 2020

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“Time is really the only capital that any human being has, and the only thing he can't afford to lose.” - Thomas Edison Certainly a bright notion from Edison, but how can you untangle intersecting work demands and use your...more

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Boost Your Efficiency

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JW Way Fundamental #14: Work Smart. "Be organized and plan work for maximum efficiency. Have the tools necessary before starting your work. Be thoughtful about your schedule and have a game plan for calls, tasks, and the...more

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Make Joy a Plan

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The quest for joy, it's a tricky one. The journey to joy is filled with mirages, things that look like they will bring joy until we reach them, and then the image evaporates....more

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Be a Mensch, Not a Jerk

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JW Way Fundamental #16: Don't be a jerk - always take the high road. "Maintain professionalism at all times. Keep emotions under control. Advocating forcefully for the interests of our clients does not require bullying,...more

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[Event] 2019 Corporate Counsel Summit - December 5th, Columbus, OH

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Join Bricker & Eckler for our seventh-annual leadership summit, hosted by Bricker's Walker Link Leadership Group especially for in-house counsel. At this year's event, we are pleased to welcome Aaron Granger, Head of Legal at...more

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Separating Your Desire For Personal Validation

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JW Way Fundamental #9: Leave your ego at the door .  "At all times, stay focused on serving the needs of our client and our firm, rather than on serving your ego. Remember – it’s about the client and our firm, not you!" ...more

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Developing Personal Integrity

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JW Way Fundamental #8: Act with integrity. "Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to doing the right thing in very action you take and in every decision you make. Own up to your own mistakes and apologize. If you make a...more

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Stay Focused on the Outcome

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JW Way Fundamental #18: Speak constructively. "Address issues in a candid, direct, kind and respectful manner with those involved or affected. Be courageous enough to say what you believe should be said. Ask questions,...more

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Make Room for Fun

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JW Way Fundamental #27: Don't take yourself too seriously  - "Maintain a healthy perspective on your work and professional life. There are more important things going on in the world than your daily challenges. And...more

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The Secret to Success

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JW Way Fundamental #27: Don't take yourself too seriously  "Maintain a healthy perspective on your work and professional life. There are more important things going on in the world than your daily challenges. And remember to...more

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The Source of True Happiness

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JW Way Fundamental #21: Invest in Relationships  "Get to know clients, co-workers, and peers on a personal level. Understand others and what is important to them. Strong relationships are beneficial to all parties."...more

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