Business Development

Do you doodle at work? Does it help you stay focused?

Fast Company recently reported that doodling at work may help people be more productive.

Sep 4, 2019 9:45 AM CDT

What was your best or worst public speaking experience?

Whether you’re a public speaking pro or a sometimes-nervous Nellie, most people at some point in their lives have had to address a crowd of people—albeit small or large. In the latest Asked and Answered podcast, Gerard Gregoire of Allstate breaks down some do’s and don’ts for giving an impactful…

Aug 28, 2019 1:17 PM CDT

Speak Up: Tips for lawyers on how to give an impactful public speech

In this episode of Asked and Answered with the ABA Journal’s Stephanie Francis Ward, Gerard Gregoire offers public speaking tips for lawyers and why it’s important to be authentic and connect with an audience.

Aug 26, 2019 7:00 AM CDT

Speech-to-text dictation: A 21st-century twist to a traditional law firm tool

Technology is a blessing and a curse. For some lawyers, cutting-edge technologies can seem overwhelming. But with just a little research and know-how, you can incorporate modern technology into your law firm to streamline your practice and increase efficiency, writes lawyer Nicole Black.

Aug 23, 2019 6:30 AM CDT

‘Caste system’ at some law firms won’t survive, consultant says; multidisciplinary teams will

Multidisciplinary teams of lawyers and nonlawyer professionals can help solve complex problems—if law firms change their caste mentality, according to legal consultant Ron Friedmann. Friedmann believes there will be more incentive to change the caste system at midsize firms where there is intense competition for clients and professional talent, the…

Aug 20, 2019 4:49 PM CDT

How to harmonize business relationships and technology

The lawyers most likely to survive in the future are those who harmonize relationships, reputation, automation, personalization and authenticity, writes Gyi Tsakalakis. Check out some tactical suggestions for how to start.

Aug 15, 2019 6:30 AM CDT

Do you act like a lawyer with your family and friends?

Lawyers are often taught in their careers to develop proper communication, analytical and research skills; to be able to pay attention to detail; and to have plenty of resilience and self-confidence. But sometimes your lawyer tendencies show themselves in your home and personal life. In your spare time, you may…

Aug 8, 2019 1:20 PM CDT

Jobs in legal services sector increase for third straight month

The legal services sector gained jobs in July, the third straight month of gains. The July gain was small—the sector added only 100 jobs—but the increase from the same period a year ago is high, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The year-over-year gain was 2,400 new jobs, according…

Aug 2, 2019 4:38 PM CDT

Can suing a company’s board lead to more accountability for workplace misconduct?

When leaders behave badly, their conduct is often hidden in plain sight and insulated by enablers. So, it’s only fair to ask: When a corporate executive misbehaves, what did the board of directors know and when did they know it?

Aug 1, 2019 6:30 AM CDT

2 bright spots in law-grad hiring: more BigLaw jobs, higher rate of JD-required employment

The job picture improved for law school graduates in the class of 2018, with increases in both the overall rate of employment and the percentage of graduates who secured full-time, long-term jobs requiring bar passage, according to the National Association for Law Placement.

Jul 31, 2019 10:06 AM CDT

First-year lawyer offers self-care tips and shares how he learned to quiet his mind post-law school

In this episode of Asked and Answered with the ABA Journal’s Stephanie Francis Ward, Michael R. Anspach talks about his road to success after law school, his self-care tips and how he learned to quiet his mind.

Jul 29, 2019 6:30 AM CDT

Law firm leaders look for these 4 traits in partners

What one trait is most important for a law firm partner? Law360 journalists asked that question when they spoke with law firm leaders over the past year as part of an ongoing interview series. A large book of business and legal expertise were important. But four personal qualities stood out.…

Jul 26, 2019 4:28 PM CDT

Texas lawyer takes down her marijuana-leaf sign after visit from city inspector

A Texas lawyer has taken down a sign for her criminal defense practice that pictured a large marijuana leaf and the scales of justice. Lawyer Harmony Schuerman erected her sign on her business property in Weatherford across from the Parker County Sheriff’s Office and jail, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.…

Jul 26, 2019 11:19 AM CDT

Private equity and the rapid pace of change in legal technology

Ari Kaplan spoke with Thomas Martin, an investment professional with Hg, a private equity firm that recently acquired Litera Microsystems and Workshare. They discussed the types of companies in which Hg invests, the appeal of legal technology, the impact of consolidation on innovation, and how a legal technology company can attract interest from a private equity firm.

Jul 26, 2019 6:30 AM CDT

7 reasons why the legal profession often gets no sympathy

The legal profession is a noble one. But is that the impression that the public has of attorneys? Lawyer Marcel Strigberger shares his thoughts on why the profession is generally viewed unsympathetically.

Jul 25, 2019 6:30 AM CDT