The core skill of lawyering remains dealing with human beings
Empathy, collaboration, judgment, discretion – skills all related to relationship-building – remain core attributes of the successful attorney. Read more @ slaw.ca
Managing legal practice stress by ‘matter mix’
Not all attorneys’ on-the-job stress is created equal. Identifying what the chief stressors are is the first step to alleviating them. Read more @ attorneyatwork.com
Young lawyers need better AI verification abilities, study shows
The survey also found concern over the legal reasoning and argumentation skills of newer lawyers. Read more @ artificiallawyer.com
Walking in your clients’ shoes
Learning to empathize with clients – as challenging as that sometimes is – can mean the difference between a successful and an unsuccessful practice. Read more @ attorneyatwork.com
How to challenge effectively (even when you have less power)
Learning to tactfully challenge a colleague’s decisions or reasoning is a skill. Here are some ways to start the dialogue. Read more @ suzimcalpine.com
3 smart business development tips for 2026
For most lawyers, existing clients and old contacts may be better for developing business than beating the bushes for new customers. Read more @ attorneyatwork.com
Strategies for personal and professional improvement
Moving forward with personal growth goals requires setting boundaries to prevent derailment from success. Read more @ abovethelaw.com
Managing the stress of being a firm’s ‘responsible one’
Five ways to manage chronic responsibility and burnout, without guilt. Read more @ attorneyatwork.com
Practical lessons on becoming a rainmaker
Rainmaking is a skill that can be learned, practiced, and refined over time. But it requires discipline, intention, and persistence. Read more @ financialpoise.com
Who are you without the law?
The harsh realities of retirement tend to weigh more heavily on lawyers than on most other professionals. Read more @ royginsburg.com
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