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Be an Action-Oriented Lawyer
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
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
The holiday season is a time of joy and laughter, offering us the chance to spend quality time with family...
Be a Respectful Lawyer
In the dynamic and often challenging landscape of the legal profession, the significance of respect cannot be overstated. Lawyers, as...
Know your listserv limitations
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
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
Why am I on the floor? It felt like I had been struck by lightning. I could see the judge,...
Be a Nimble Lawyer
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
Mindfulness practices come in a variety of forms. Two of the most popular goes by the names Focused Attention and...
Be a Careful Lawyer
The old carpenter’s advice, “measure twice, cut once,” is just as applicable to lawyers as it is to those that...