246 ABA Journal Professional Development articles.
Jan 15, 2020 12:36 PM CST
Jan 8, 2020 6:00 AM CST
Jan 7, 2020 3:42 PM CST
Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Richard Susskind, who has worked on technology for lawyers since 1981. He is the author of a newly released book, Online Courts and the Future of Justice.
Jan 2, 2020 9:49 AM CST
Jan 2, 2020 9:40 AM CST
The Your Voice columns of 2019 that we found most impactful were the ones that dug deeper, got personal and exposed the human side of the profession, and justice, itself—and sometimes they included a little humor, too.
Dec 23, 2019 9:44 AM CST
We’re nearing the beginning of a new year. That means resolution time. During the 40-plus years of his litigation practice, Marcel Strigberger made his share of resolutions on how to optimize his practice habits and routines, winning some and losing some.
Dec 19, 2019 6:00 AM CST
The year is almost over, and it’s time to think about how you’re going to start off 2020.
Lawyer James Gray Robinson wrote earlier this year, “If we were…
Dec 18, 2019 10:26 AM CST
“I’m excited at what lies ahead. My circuitous professional path since law school reflects a profession in flux. … At the same time, there has never been a more exciting moment to create a new path,” writes law professor Jason Tashea.
Dec 17, 2019 6:00 AM CST
Dec 11, 2019 12:56 PM CST
Walter Benenati, managing partner of the Benenati Law Firm in Orlando, Florida, said recently the firm’s four-day workweek increased morale and productivity.
Benenati adopted the shorter workweek at the…
Dec 4, 2019 9:51 AM CST
Holiday parties can be hard if you’re introverted, and they can be worse if you have social anxiety. But skipping them is not a great idea, says lawyer and author Heidi K. Brown in this new episode of the ABA Journal’s Asked and Answered podcast.
Nov 25, 2019 6:00 AM CST
From daily happiness levels at work to reframing how you think about competition, brand expert and lawyer Katy Goshtasbi offers ways for lawyers stay on top when it comes to business development—whether it’s their own brand or their firm’s brand.
Nov 21, 2019 6:30 AM CST
Nov 8, 2019 4:14 PM CST
“We’ve become self-important takers who favored me over you, more over less, and shiny objects over personal connections,” writes lawyer Charles P. Edwards. He discusses why having good character is important for leaders in the legal field.
Nov 7, 2019 6:30 AM CST
The ABA Journal wants to host and facilitate conversations among lawyers about their profession. We are now accepting thoughtful, non-promotional articles and commentary by unpaid contributors.
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