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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

” Mise en place (pronounced meez ahn plas) is a system chefs use to prepare themselves and their kitchens in the hours leading up to mealtime. In his classic “Kitchen Confidential,” Anthony Bourdain writes: “The universe is in order when your station is set.”. Everything in Its Place: Embracing the “Meez Mindset”.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Each case is, in fact, a project, with its own set of stakeholders, goals, and constraints. It also sets realistic expectations for the client and gives them confidence that their case is on a purposeful path to an established goal. Our free guidebook reveals three powerful strategies that will set you up for success in your journey.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 13, 2021

But critical organizational skills also include time management, strategic planning, the ability to set priorities, and self-care. Here are five things hyper-productive people do every day to maximize their results and build successful law practices. The productive morning then sets the tone for the rest of the day.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

When I help lawyers shift from burnout to success, we spend a lot of time focusing on the thoughts most prevalent in their consciousness. Thoughts like “I screwed up,” “I am a failure” or “I will never be successful” are examples of the negative inner critic. If you think you are a success, that is what you will get.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 3, 2021

If not, here are a few tips for tidying up your practice and doing a comprehensive financial review. Brenda Barnes, owner of B2 Management & Consulting , has this to say about law firm finance: “A good system of cash flow management can spell the difference between a successful business and a failed one. A Year-End Checklist.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 7, 2022

Once upon a time, aspiring law school grads would join firms, follow whatever protocols had been set for workflow, caseload and billable requirements, and look forward to the subjective and somewhat mysterious process of becoming a partner. They want to feel engaged and important to the success of their firms. Those days are over.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 24, 2022

It may seem obvious, but during COVID, I’ve observed that successful lawyers have confidence while those who are not successful — or don’t feel successful — lack confidence. One of my favorite sayings is “chin up and march on.” Ultimately, we are setting ourselves up for failure and burnout.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 4, 2022

Then one day, you woke up and realized you were paying your people and lots and lots of bills, but what wasn’t getting paid was YOU! They make it rain just by waking up in the morning. Unfortunately, they rarely have the internal systems set up to nurture these leads, so they end up spending a lot of money with little result.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 20, 2022

tools essential for success as a lawyer. If you talk to any successful professional who consistently engages in business development activity, they will tell you that they lose sales far more often than they win them. They haven’t yet developed the skill set, judgment and management skills necessary to grow business at this level.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 18, 2022

Some delegate responsibility for success to others, even though they themselves are the most frequent meeting attendees. Set Clear Expectations for All Meetings. Meeting norms, ground rules, guidelines — these set the foundation for building an effective meeting habit. Whatever your rules, the leadership team must follow them.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 29, 2025

Around that time, courts in some states, including California and Utah, set up task forces to study amending their professional ethics rules to address the access to justice problem. The report claims that this is partially attributable due to the existing ethics rules. It’s been five years since Arizona started its ABS program.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

But because of their limiting belief that working hard is the only way to achieve success, they miss out on opportunities to serve others based on their experiences and skills. To get unstuck, try this: Set a timer for one hour or even 30 minutes — no more. Don’t be afraid to charge for your skills and talents. Ask for help.

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CARET Legal

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The goal isnt just to minimize disruptionits to set each firm up for long-term success while maintaining client trust and operational continuity. The goal isnt just to minimize disruptionits to set each firm up for long-term success while maintaining client trust and operational continuity.

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Above The Law

APRIL 29, 2025

Amanda Bruno advocated for defining success in qualitative and quantitative terms, reminding attendees to be generous with metrics in the short term while keeping an eye on long-term impact. Know the firms offerings inside and out, from top attorneys to key practice areas, to better position internal stakeholders for success.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

This time is then billed to the client at a set hourly rate. By setting clear boundaries for non-billable activities and honing time management skills, attorneys can maintain productivity while meeting firm expectations. Law firms usually set a standard number of hours for attorneys and paralegals each year.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 26, 2022

A legal recruiter explains why cultivating interests outside the office is essential for sustaining a long, satisfying and successful career. Slowly but surely, many lawyers give up their outside interests as they become singularly focused on work. They help fuel a successful career. It’s not intentional. That’s a big problem.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 6, 2022

The benefits of positivity for your law firm? Positive emotions can lower stress, improve coping skills and even open your mind — and that benefits everyone, from team members to clients. . A few weeks before the pandemic struck the U.S., Erin Levine was sharing a story at the Atlanta Legal Tech conference. Benefits of Positivity.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

While the demands of client management and handling high-stress situations can be challenging, they are also integral to the success of any legal practice. As an invaluable asset to your organization and a trusted resource for your clients, you can make a positive impact on their legal journey and the success of your organization.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 13, 2021

One of the most pernicious myths for young lawyers is that someone will teach you everything you need to know about practicing law, and as long as you keep your head down and “do what you’re supposed to,” success will come. That someone could be your law school, your law firm, or a supervising or mentoring attorney. Find a Good Mentor.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 17, 2022

A successful cyber attack can expose the contents of your computer systems — things like confidential client data, work product, financial records, account passwords, and everything else you have a consequential professional and legal obligation to safeguard. Attacks on your courtroom arguments? Those you can survive. Not so a cyberattack.

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Above The Law

MARCH 3, 2025

The Public Opinion has coverage: As many as 50 South Dakota law students will be able to bypass the bar exam over the next five years under a set of rules for alternative licensure recently approved by the state Supreme Court. The program will be open to up to 10 USD law students a year over a period of five years. ” certificate?

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Employees, just like children, will always look to the “boss” to set an example. In an article for JD Supra , Walker writes, “A servant leader’s success will ultimately be measured by the success of the organization, not on his or her own particular triumph. A Strong Foundation. A healthy company culture. All for One ….

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Attorney at Work

JULY 28, 2021

Some law firms have seen great success, others barely hung on, and others went out of business altogether. What separated the successful firms from their less successful counterparts? Along with collaboration, another key activity that successful firms approach differently involves their use of metrics and tracking.

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

and that they had been looking quite awhile with no success. and that they had been looking quite awhile with no success. Back that truck up, Al and dump those resumes off. I combed through it to trying to pick up some semblance of familiar lingo. Back that truck up, Al, and start dumping those resumes out.”.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 17, 2022

Asking for help is crucial to your success, both personally and professionally. Nobody can keep up a break-neck pace indefinitely. The legal industry has long had an unspoken rule that lawyers “suck it up” and handle it. Here are five ways to get better at asking for it and accepting it. And then what?

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Above The Law

APRIL 22, 2025

But how is this possible when legal departments project a non-stop background noise of spend control and gripes about finally standing up to rising billable rates? No one gets fired for hiring Cravath — or whatever variant of that adage you grew up with — appears alive and well. Why mess with success?

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 17, 2021

No matter their practice areas, or the size of their firm, or their work setting, they all wish they had more time. Perhaps having someone else clean your house, do the laundry and buy groceries could free up four hours a week you can spend with friends or family, or working out. Most lawyers I know have at least one thing in common.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 15, 2021

According to the Future Ready Lawyers Survey released by Wolters Kluwer, only 32% of respondents said their firm was prepared to use technology to be more productive, while 88% are actively implementing new technology to try and catch up. Organize projects by pre-saving sets of documents that you use together frequently.

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Above The Law

MARCH 19, 2025

With over 20 years of legal experience, Ehrhardt emphasized the importance of having a clear, structured trust account management system to ensure compliance, financial stability, and long-term success. Set Up the Right Banking Structure A strong financial management system is essential for keeping your firm compliant.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Setting timers can help you remember to take breaks and prompt you to get back on task. Lawyers with ADD/ADHD may struggle with organization, sustained focus, procrastination and deadlines. Tactics for dealing with common challenges. Most people see ADD/ADHD as an obstacle to overcome. Is it essential to be tall to play in the NBA?

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Home Wi-Fi networks may have been set up to accommodate kids, easy access by visitors, or non-technical family members. Home Wi-Fi networks may have been set up to accommodate kids, easy access by visitors, or non-technical family members. What are some scary things WFH has revealed about lawyers’ tech habits?

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

But I’m glad to see the topic of text messaging come up. Nevertheless, expectation setting from the onset remains key. Set the stage at intake, and stay on the stage you set. And, if a more detailed or confidential follow-up is needed, it can be routed to a more appropriate channel. Let’s dig in! Confidentiality.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 10, 2023

Our free guidebook reveals three powerful strategies that will set you up for success in your journey. If you’re ready to seize this opportunity and thrive as a litigation paralegal, sign up below, and get started now! It’s like dating, sometimes you have to kiss a few frogs before you find “the one.” LEARN MORE 3.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 15, 2022

You can easily import a PDF and mark it up to your heart’s content. I’ve found it that it allows me to physically mark up documents while simultaneously keeping everything digital — which is a great way to review documents or take notes while attending a CLE. GoodNotes is also my go-to portable PDF editor.

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Above The Law

MAY 1, 2025

Here is a (lightly edited and condensed) write-up of our lively conversation on how midsize firms are doing, and why associates ought to consider making a move to the midsize market. And for those firms looking to grow, the key is to build on what already sets you apart not abandon it.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Regrettably, a white-knuckle grip on adult reality often brings a more complex set of fears — and these bogeymen are worthy opponents, indeed! Even when you are the one in the so-called power position, just picking up the phone can feel like pulling your own teeth. ” can become, “This call is going to be successful.”

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