Each of us is able to exert control over our personal financial futures so long as we are armed with the requisite knowledge and wisdom. In this book, author Cynthia Sharp reminds you that your economy is not the global economy. A wealth gap exists among attorneys who have had similar opportunities. Obviously, professional choices dictate income potential. Yet there are those who have made lots of
Become more efficient and profitable in your law practice by employing a professional coach. The Lawyer’s Guide to Professional Coaching will teach you to find, select, and work productively with the right coach for your needs–and transform your practice in the process. Learn how to get the most out of coaching, decide whether coaching is right for you and your firm, and use
What do you do when something doesn't go your way at work? What if you could remain calm and find your footing in short order? What if you were more resilient after setbacks? This dynamic program gives you simple-to-use tools to unlock your EQ to be more present and think on your feet in and out of the courtroom. Borrowing from the latest scientific research as well as insights from improv per
Join attorneys Becky Howlett and Cindy Sharp for this timely webinar as they explore the prevalence of burnout, stress, depression, and anxiety in the legal profession.
The landmark 2016 study on lawyer impairment, Patrick R. Krill, JD, LLM, et al, The Prevalence of Substance Use and Other Mental Health Concerns Among American Attorneys, 10 Journal of Addiction Medicine 46...
Learn the 10 Rules Every Artist or Band should know about music copyright law, the two copyrights in every song, the two worlds of music, and all the revenue streams that songs generate.
“The Music Copyright Manual” is the essential guide to Music Copyright Law in this digital age. The book is divided in four main sections. In section one, you will learn what is copyright and how to e
May 17, 2019 marked the 65th Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, which legally ended racial segregation in the schools of the United States. The lead attorney for the plaintiffs in the cases that, together, are now known as “Brown,” was Thurgood Marshall, a passionate and embattled civil rights lawyer.
Thurgood Marshall is o
Given the continued reality of remote court, work-from-home, and hybrid firms, online presentations have become a daily necessity for lawyers. However, if you approach a virtual presentation the same way you would an in-person talk, your chances of success may be limited. The good news is that a great online legal presentation is relatively easy to create and deliver if you understand the dynamics...
Lawyers need to know about AI because it is changing the entire scope and delivery of legal services. AI in the legal profession is about far more than machine learning and eDiscovery. Just as businesses outside the profession use AI in basic chatbots on web sites, in automated answering and customer service phone portals and for sophisticated data searching and analytics tools...
Female lawyers’ median weekly pay is 26.5% less than male lawyers and the pay gap is larger for partners and only getting worse. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has commented that the gender pay gap is “an embarrassing reality of our economy.” In this presentation we review the history of the gender pay gap and determine if there has been any progress in the last 50 years.
Law firms without websites are placing themselves at a great disadvantage compared with the competition. Even if you feel you receive the majority of your clients through referrals, a website provides the opportunity for those potential clients to learn about you and your firm. This book will explain how to get create your firm's website quickly and easily with WordPress software.
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