Lawyers have many options when it comes to designing their firm’s websites

Sep 24, 2019 6:30 AM CDT

Exploring new frontiers in research for the legal industry

In this new episode of the Legal Rebels Podcast, the ABA Journal’s Jason Tashea talks to legal tech blogger Bob Ambrogi and Andrew Arruda, CEO of artificial intelligence company Ross Intelligence, about what new technology and AI can do for legal research.

Sep 18, 2019 6:30 AM CDT

How power dynamics in the workplace shield perpetrators of sexual harassment

In this episode of the Modern Law Library, ABA Publishing’s Olivia Aguilar talks to Lauren Stiller Rikleen about how workplace structures protect those accused of misconduct and why the study of unconscious bias is critical when discussing sex harassment.

Sep 11, 2019 6:30 AM CDT

Ex-client sued by lawyer for alleged libel in negative review that stays atop ratings through editing

A Pittsburgh lawyer has sued a former client for alleged libel in a negative online review that stays atop Google ratings because of reposting and editing.

Sep 9, 2019 3:55 PM CDT

Legal jobs leap upward in August

The legal services sector saw big gains in August. The legal industry added 4,100 jobs in August, according to seasonally adjusted and revised numbers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The increase is even greater when compared with August 2018; the legal sector gained 5,700 jobs since the same…

Sep 9, 2019 9:59 AM CDT

How a kindergarten squabble, Perry Mason and a ruined dress lured this lawyer to the law

Now that you’re a lawyer, why did you choose to become one? Some can answer definitively; others scratch their heads and hesitate with a blank stare. Lawyer Marcel Strigberger shares his thoughts—and they go back to an indelible incident from kindergarten.

Sep 5, 2019 11:35 AM CDT

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