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Power of Persuasion

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I remember my first court appearance as young female attorney at Queens County Supreme Court, in New York. I had to argue what I considered a losing motion in front of a judge who was not easily persuaded...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Maximizing Opportunities: Advice for Summer Associates

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Holland & Knight's Summer Associate Program offers aspiring attorneys an opportunity to gain real-world experience within a dynamic law firm. Participants will find numerous possibilities for professional growth while...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Friends Are All You Need, May 2025 - A Note to My Younger Self: Friends

Oh, the places you will go and the people you will meet! This work thing can be so all-consuming that your first years as an associate leave no room for much of anything (well, other than work). Then, you will make partner...more

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Cultivating Wellness in Law: BARBRI’s Initiatives for Well-Being Week 2025

We understand that the practice of law, while immensely rewarding, comes with its unique set of challenges. From high-pressure deadlines to the emotional demands of the profession, it can be easy for mental health and...more

Law School Toolbox

Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 502: Protecting Your Mental Health in Law School (w/Angela Corbett)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're speaking to guest Angela Corbett -- ?a licensed clinical social worker and a certified addictions professional -- about maintaining mental health in law school. We...more

International Lawyers Network

Want to Be a Better Lawyer? Start by Being a Better Communicator

Being a good communicator is central to being a good lawyer. Last month, I sat in on a fireside chat between President Obama and the president of my alma mater, Hamilton College. As someone widely regarded as one of the most...more

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Ever Considered a Career in Family Law?

Usually when I write a blog post I target either prospective clients or fellow practitioners. My hope is that the points I make resonate sufficiently to either direct a client my way, help a colleague to think of a problem in...more

Law School Toolbox

Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 500: The Next Generation of Legal Careers: How AI Is Reshaping Legal Education and Practice

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! We're celebrating our milestone 500th episode by looking to the future and how incoming AI tools might reshape legal education and practice. Thank you for listening! In this...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Podcast - Real Justice for Real People

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In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small reflects on his early experiences in trial law as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Magistrate's Court in Hyattsville,...more

Best Era

Law Firms Must Get “Unreasonable” To Win The Talent Wars

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As an adjunct legal professor, I’m fortunate to get to spend time with law students. They are smart, hardworking, and ready to make valuable contributions to the legal profession. And they’re different from lawyers of...more

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Tech Isn’t the Enemy—Complacency Is: A Call to Action for Law Firm Leaders

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The future of law isn’t just about better motions or airtight arguments—it’s about building systems, empowering people, and enabling your law firm with the right technology to thrive in a rapidly changing world....more

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Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 496: The Early BigLaw Recruiting Timeline (w/Sadie Jones)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we discuss the early timeline for 2L summer job applications and stress the importance of applying before the traditional OCI period. We highlight the need for...more

Kilpatrick

4 Key Takeaways | Professionalism Panel: Views from the Bench and Bar

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Kilpatrick recently hosted the annual “Susan A. Cahoon Annual Ethics & Professionalism Seminar.” The firm’s Associate General Counsel Betsy Hodges moderated a panel discussion on professionalism titled “Views from the Bench...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

Trust, Tech Savvy, Preparation: Keys to New Litigator Success

We have been writing about the personal traits and professional skills litigators need to be successful in pretrial discovery practice for a long time. Whether it’s offering tips on how to master remote depositions, pointing...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

AGG Talks: Women in Tech Law Podcast - Episode 6: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Venture Capital: Key Considerations for...

In this episode, AGG Women in Tech Law attorneys Allison Raley and Paula Nagarajan break down the essential legal steps founders should take before approaching investors, key protections to negotiate in equity deals, and...more

Baker Donelson

Baker's Dozen: What Does Leaving a Legacy Mean to You?

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What does it mean to leave a legacy? For some, it’s about mentorship and creating opportunities for those who follow. For others, it’s about building relationships, shaping a culture of inclusion, or making a lasting impact...more

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Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 493: A Legal Writing Makeover (Part 4 – The Conclusion)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the final episode of a four-part series called "Legal Writing Makeover." In this complete series, we take a piece of legal writing that could use improvement and...more

Bailey & Glasser, LLP

The Punk Rock Principle

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As lawyers, we’re taught to prioritize precision, intellect, and ambition. These traits help us succeed, but they can also become strict taskmasters. The relentless grind — especially for those of us operating under the...more

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Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 492: Legal Writing and IRAC (w/Rebecca Petrilli from Themis Bar Review)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we are excited to welcome Rebecca Petrilli – Midwest Attorney Director at Themis Bar Review – back to the podcast to discuss IRAC and best practices for legal writing on...more

Morris James LLP

Mentorship and the Evolving Practice of Law

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The practice of law requires the synthesis of law, regulation, and judicial holdings into cohesive legal advice. The best way to develop skill is under the guidance of a more experienced attorney, as reflected by the American...more

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Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 300: Milestone Episode! Top 5 Tips for Passing the Bar Exam

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Tune in for a special milestone episode today (number 300), where we share our top 5 tips for passing the bar exam. In this episode, we discuss: >Making the most of your bar...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Straying From “the Plan”: Patricia Barbieri of Daiichi Sankyo on Journey to Success

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In this episode of Real Talk, host Megan Monson chats with Patricia A. Barbieri, Esq., Special Advisor at Daiichi Sankyo, about her career path from paralegal to general counsel and all the steps in between. As she...more

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Where Do You Want to Be in Five Years? Building The Career You Deserve

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Ten years into my career, someone asked me a pivotal question that completely reframed how I thought about work and professional development: "Where do you see yourself in five years?" I had no answer. My focus was locked on...more

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Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 299: Breaking Down Bar Prep (w/Stephanie Acosta from UWorld/Themis)

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're speaking with guest Stephanie Acosta - Director of Legal Education at UWorld (which acquired Themis Bar Review) - about how they develop comprehensive and engaging...more

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Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 488: The Second Semester Job Hunt (w/Sadie Jones)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we discuss job search strategies for 1L and 2L students in their second semester. We address key issues such as lack of interview responses or offers, and...more

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