• How to Not Talk Politics and Survive
    Oct 5 2026

    You may have noticed our current political landscape is a wee bit volatile. Again. I mean, you can barely mention the weather without someone blaming their least favorite politician in a detailed, increasingly explosive all-capped screed about why they’ve ruined clouds for everyone, and THE RAIN IS THEIR FAULT! As much as you’d like to correct them, perhaps with jiujitsu or a handy table lamp, you know that’s unprofessional, and so is talking politics at work.

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    Adapted from an article by Bull Garlington.

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    7 mins
  • How to Restore Your Energy and Productivity, 5 Minutes at a Time
    Oct 2 2026

    The benefits of creative practice for lawyers aren’t based on the size of your commitment or what you produce. The benefits come from repetition — consistently showing up, even for five minutes at a time.

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    Adapted from an article by Karen Skinner.

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    5 mins
  • You’re Comparing Yourself to the Wrong Lawyers
    Sep 28 2026

    Every lawyer has the tendency to look at someone else’s book of business and feel behind.When building a niche practice, there are more useful comparisons to make.

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    Adapted from an article by Jay Harrington.

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    4 mins
  • AI Search and Google: How to Ensure Your Law Firm Shows Up Everywhere
    Sep 25 2026

    For more than two decades, law firms have built their digital visibility around one core assumption: Google is the courtroom of public attention, and every search engine optimization effort is a chance to make your case before the algorithmic jury. But that courtroom has expanded. Staying ahead of SEO for lawyers today means preparing your site not just for traditional blue links, but for the complex systems driving AI search engine behavior. Here’s a primer on optimizing for both.

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    Adapted from an article by Annette Choti.

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    17 mins
  • Law Firms Are Hiring Salespeople: What the Best Ones Actually Do
    Sep 21 2026

    If you think knowing something about artificial intelligence is optional for lawyers, think again.

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    Adapted from an article by Julie Savarino.

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    9 mins
  • Lawyer AI Competence: Training Is Becoming Mandatory — But Lawyers Still Get Burned
    Sep 18 2026

    If you think knowing something about artificial intelligence is optional for lawyers, think again.

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    Adapted from an article by Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson And John Simek.

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    6 mins
  • AI Note-Takers for Lawyers: The Recording Risk You Need to Fully Understand
    Sep 14 2026

    In “The 80/20 Principle,” Ernie Svenson demystifies technology and introduces tools that improve your workday. This edition: When using AI note-takers, lawyers carry recording risks other people don’t.

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    Adapted from an article by Ernest Svenson.

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    5 mins
  • 5 Social Media Metrics That Actually Matter for Lawyers
    Sep 11 2026

    If you’re spending time creating marketing content for your law firm, it’s worth understanding which social media metrics actually matter and what to do with them.

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    Adapted from an article by Marin McCall.

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    8 mins