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3 Ethical Traps for Lawyers You Might Have Never Heard About
By Cristina Yu, Esq. | Last updated on
You know not to threaten your clients, not to lie or break the law and not to fool around with trust accounts. But did you know there are hidden ways an honest...
Emotional Intelligence: How to Find It in Prospective Associates
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
With the next crop of law school graduates soon out of school, hiring season is upon us. If you're thinking about adding to your firm's roster, before you just...
A Happy Lawyer Is a Good Lawyer: 5 Ways to Get Happy Today
By Cristina Yu, Esq. | Last updated on
You know the stereotype about how lawyers are happy all the time? Me neither. Lawyers suffer from high rates of alcoholism, depression and suicide. (Note: If...
Making a Good Impression With Clients: 3 Simple Tips
By Cristina Yu, Esq. | Last updated on
They say that image is everything, but it isn't: Substance is. Unfortunately, clients can't just look at you and know the quality of your legal work. They tend...
DOJ Announces Clemency Program For Nonviolent Drug Offenders
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
First came the Fair Sentencing Act reform. Then came disputes over whether crack sentencing reform was retroactive. Now, a third wave of relief for nonviolent...
Lawyer Lessons From The Bard or 'Guess Who Just Turned 450'
By Cristina Yu, Esq. | Last updated on
Since it is Shakespeare's birthday, we wanted to talk about lessons from the Bard. He was, at least in one play, a great supporter of lawyers. The famous quote...