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Be an Action-Oriented Lawyer

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The steel barrels looked cold in the late January dusk as I stared down the working end of a double-barrel...

Be a Curious Lawyer

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There are no stupid questions. At least that is what my U.S. Army training officers used to tell me. As...

Staying Calm and Connected: Mindful Strategies for Meaningful Holiday Conversations

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The holiday season is a time of joy and laughter, offering us the chance to spend quality time with family...

Be a Respectful Lawyer

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In the dynamic and often challenging landscape of the legal profession, the significance of respect cannot be overstated. Lawyers, as...

Know your listserv limitations

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On May 8, 2024, the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility released a seven-page Formal Opinion 511R: Confidentiality...

Florida’s Lawyers Champion Access to Justice for All

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Florida’s legal professionals have consistently demonstrated their unwavering commitment to ensuring that access to legal representation is not a privilege...

Staying Zealous: Why I chose to return to public defense after it nearly killed me

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Why am I on the floor? It felt like I had been struck by lightning. I could see the judge,...

Be a Nimble Lawyer

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Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack jump over the candlestick. Lawyers must be nimble. Lawyers who are not nimble...

Mindfulness as a Force Multiplier

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Mindfulness practices come in a variety of forms. Two of the most popular goes by the names Focused Attention and...

Be a Careful Lawyer

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The old carpenter’s advice, “measure twice, cut once,” is just as applicable to lawyers as it is to those that...