Poor time management limits success more than people realize it does. The people you work for, whether bosses or clients, will notice if you show up late or miss a deadline. When you do, it reflects poorly on you and your...more
Organisation for lawyers can be tough. Still—no matter how competent you are—a cluttered, disorganised space can negatively affect how you practice law. Whether you’ve lost your desk under a chaotic pile of papers, you’re...more
As a law firm manager or owner, there is so much time in the day. Where a law manager focuses there time and attention can go a long way toward the success or failure of their law firm....more
Being a young attorney is difficult. Success depends on having the right skillset. This includes tools relevant to the job of being an attorney, but also tools that will allow you to do the job effectively...more
Introducing our comprehensive guide to mastering modern time management for lawyers! Whether you’re juggling billable hours or balancing personal commitments, these five strategies will revolutionize how you manage your time....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
I am speaking about controlling your schedule in an affirmative manner and not just being reactive all day long. There are many ways to do this, some of which I have written about before, which means the first step is to...more
I recently spoke with a friend who lives in Texas. The catastrophic snow storm left his family without power or running water for several days. Oddly, he did not complain about how miserable his situation was. Instead, he...more
If you’re working remotely, you know the line between work and home has become more blurred and, in some cases, no longer exists. When your home is your office, you are always at work. This is more than just checking email on...more
2020 has been daunting and filled with stressors. First, the pandemic emerged and spawned working from home and virtual schooling. The summer brought protests for racial justice and in parts of the US, high spikes in COVID...more
Imagine you represent a party in a contentious litigation. It has taken considerable time and effort to plan for today’s mediation. Nothing about the process of getting here has been easy, and you do not expect the...more
“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
My Twitter biography says I work and live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and in Milan, Italy. This is true. I live and work in two countries every day. How can this be done without traveling a million miles each year? There...more
The EEOC’s fiscal year just ended and now it is releasing news of its successes. Although this is a look back, it gives us all insight as to what is important to the Commission and, perhaps, how we can stay off its radar....more
If you’re not already listening to the GaryVee Audio Experience Podcast, I recommend starting immediately. Former immigrant turned multi-millionaire Gary Vaynerchuk offers some of the best advice I’ve heard in succeeding in...more
Welcome to The Roundup for the week ending March 6. We have lots of thought-provoking pieces to share this week. From Around the Web - What is Good Legal Writing? To find success as a lawyer, it’s critical to be...more
In today’s global marketplace, Ben Franklin’s observation that “time is money” is as true now as ever. Companies (large and small) feel tremendous pressure to quickly line up and close deals – whether to bring in revenue,...more
On April 11-12, 2013, the Judicial Conference of the United States, Advisory Committee on Rules of Civil Procedure ("Advisory Committee"), will meet in Norman, Oklahoma. Up for discussion on those days will be a number of...more