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Shark Week: A Brief History of the Lawyer as Shark
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
It's time for Discovery's Shark Week again, the annual celebration of all things cold-blooded, sharp toothed, and, well, sharky. FindLaw is jumping on the...
5 Booming Practice Areas for Law Firms Looking to Grow
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
As the legal market begins to pick up, not all practice areas are growing equally. The growth in a few areas is far outpacing the rest. How can you tell which...
Advising a Corporate Client? Think Ethically, Not Just Legally
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
When advising a corporate client, lawyers may be tempted to limit their inquiry into the legality of a particular business practice or matter. Instead, they...
How Your Firm Can Be Certified as a Leader in Supporting Women
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
Maybe you've heard the news: Even though women are entering the legal field at unprecedented rates, women are still paid less than their male counterparts....
5 Tips to Improve Your Legal Writing
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
Lawyers are writers. A majority of legal work involves some form of writing, whether it's an email to a client, a brief for the court, or a memo for a partner....
Is Your Workplace Environment Toxic? 3 Tips for Coping
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
We're not talking mercury in the ground or asbestos in the ceiling here. The type of toxic workplace we have in mind isn't one that poisons you over decades --...