tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54325021407402206332024-03-13T06:07:19.116-04:00Law Practice TipsA blog by Michael L. GoldblattMichael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.comBlogger198125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-44159981310904391122024-01-19T19:45:00.010-05:002024-02-26T08:47:51.892-05:00Responding to Email<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Below are tips for responding to emails from clients, lawyers, and prospects, Prompt replies improve goodwill, relationships, and reputations. For more guidance, see the articles and books listed below. And for examples, see below for sample responses to website inquiries.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Tips</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Attachments </i></span><span style="font-family: arial;">- summarize attachments and include a list at the end of </span><span style="font-family: arial;">message.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i style="font-family: arial;">Automating </i><span style="font-family: arial;">- automate replies to acknowledge receipt and provide timeline.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Courtesy </i>- be empathetic, polite, and positive. <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Length </i>- keep messages short (use attachments for long messages).<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Promptness </i></span><span style="font-family: arial;">- respond within 24 hours.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Subject</i> - limit to a few words</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Articles</b><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/03/07/five-tips-for-responding-to-clients-emails/?sh=bb9c37a24f68"><br /></a></span><a href="https://www.clio.com/blog/law-firms-respond-faster/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Accelerating Replies</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://emailanalytics.com/automated-email-responses/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Automating Responses</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.ncbar.org/2019/01/07/10-email-dos-and-donts-for-lawyers/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Do's and Don'ts<br /></span></a><a href="https://www.law.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Handout_7-Thau_Kelley_EmailingProfessionallyHandout.pdf"><span style="font-family: arial;">Emailing Professionally</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.newyorklegalethics.com/ethical-implications-best-practices-for-use-of-email/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Ethics of Email</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/strategist/unsolicited-email-requests-for-legal-help-what-should-lawyers-do/#:~:text=Option%201%3A%20Basically%2C%20Do%20Nothing,his%20attendant%20%22legal%22%20problems."><span style="font-family: arial;">Handling Unsolicited Inquiries</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://abovethelaw.com/2021/09/lawyers-should-return-calls-and-emails-from-other-lawyers-more-often/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Responding to Lawyers</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/strategist/best-lawyerly-email-sign-offs/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Sign-Offs and Signature Blocks</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.clio.com/resources/legal-document-templates/law-firm-email-templates/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Using Forms</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Books<br /></b></span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Master-Legal-Email-Writing-Professionals/dp/B0BRXZWP2S/ref=sr_1_3?crid=8IAU5JGW7AT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._TXu0WCK1vtYDUkYKmdppGM4apuQ9IH3p9w8rmWwD72SUGb46oYs4yB7wxv0GR4ATTgm8CZeSXV-cqXaKSuXpLCGGo9f46uXMkdGmzLZ_9xbMru9ZcgsN_Fq7oHVk5xv9n9tyXhVjrY0mQ2qSAdXGUHoEkGDvxdBElcpObttYHOI4KRHuFf8BLdKs7I7nRvjE1PkV0vz2oJ2unMGYj4bKYQfOLNJ7b6tn7RJRfPh5hU.3gkjGi-nh-cg27oux9zIDzC0XBZMPVJPbrt5_f3jJ9I&dib_tag=se&keywords=email+for+lawyers&qid=1705706433&sprefix=email+for+lawyers%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-3"><span style="font-family: arial;">Mastering Email<br /></span></a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/3907432991/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=3907432991&pd_rd_w=PqfJm&content-id=amzn1.sym.0d1092dc-81bb-493f-8769-d5c802257e94&pf_rd_p=0d1092dc-81bb-493f-8769-d5c802257e94&pf_rd_r=7W8TS50ACABJRH2E64VQ&pd_rd_wg=5ivWF&pd_rd_r=34d6b8f7-90a7-45e9-a632-2d2f30e5bbd5&s=books&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwy"><span style="font-family: arial;">Writing Professional Email</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Samples</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.familylawadvocates.com/contact-us.html">Family Law Advocates</a> (Small Firm, Family Law, Tampa)</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you for contacting FamilyLawAdvocates.com. We'll do our </span><span style="font-family: arial;">best to reply in the next 24-48 hours. If this is an urgent matter, please </span><span style="font-family: arial;">give us a call. Remote Consultations are available via </span><span style="font-family: arial;">telephone or video if preferred.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.molllawgroup.com/contact-us.html">Moll Law Group</a> (Small Firm, Personal Injury, Chicago)</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you for submitting a claim to Moll Law. Group for review. A member of our firm will be contacting you shortly. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-1762038336627040712023-12-20T14:45:00.004-05:002024-02-01T23:17:15.316-05:00Planning Law Firms<p style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0px 0px 2.8125rem; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Below are planning tips and resources to help implement them. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Planning can achieve goals and reduce stress. Start planning with an annual assessment and then create goals like improving relationships, managing caseloads, and work/life balancing. Put your goals into action with planning tools like apps, audits, budgets, checklists, and diaries. Work on one goal at a time to avoid overwhelming yourself. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0px 0px 2.8125rem; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bolder; letter-spacing: 0px;"><i>Tips<br /></i></span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: arial; font-weight: bolder; letter-spacing: 0px;"><i style="box-sizing: inherit;">Budgets</i></span><span style="font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0px;">– prepare annual budgets and monitor them monthly.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;"><i style="box-sizing: inherit;">Calendars</i></span> – try calendaring apps to record appointments, notes, and deadlines.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;"><i style="box-sizing: inherit;">Checkups</i></span> – use checklists and to-do lists to create action plans for cases and clients.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;"><i style="box-sizing: inherit;">Plans</i></span> – create plans and periodically review them to identify areas for improvement.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;"><i style="box-sizing: inherit;">Technologies</i></span> – use apps and software to perform routine tasks. </span></p><div style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0px 0px 2.8125rem; text-align: left;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Analog Tools<br /></i></b></span><i style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: arial;">Audits – </i><a href="http://www.coloradosupremecourt.com/PDF/Regulation/SELF-AUDIT%20CHECKLIST%20-%20WORD.docx" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; font-family: arial; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Firm</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> and </span><a href="https://www.dcbar.org/for-lawyers/practice-management-advisory-service/practice-tips-and-compliance/self-check" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; font-family: arial; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Individual</a><span style="font-family: arial;">.<br /></span><i style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: arial;">Budgets - </i><a href="https://atticusadvantage.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/SampleBudget.pdf#:~:text=Sample%20Law%20Firm%20Budget%20Law%20Firm%20Budget%20Spreadsheet,Total%20Operating%20Expenses%3A%20Net%20Cash%20Recpts%20less%20Exp." style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; font-family: arial; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Operating</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, </span><a href="https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/Website/media/Shared/docs/practice/resources/Budget.xls" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; font-family: arial; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Cash Flow</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, and </span><a href="https://www.pdfconverter.com/resources/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Capital-Budgeting-Template.xltx" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; font-family: arial; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Capital Expenditures</a><i style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: arial;">.<br /></i><span style="font-family: arial;"><i style="box-sizing: inherit;">Calendars and Diaries</i> - <a href="https://www.amsterdamprinting.com/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Amsterdam</a>, <a href="https://www.ataglance.com/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">At-a-Glance</a>, <a href="https://www.daytimer.com/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Day-Timer</a>, <a href="https://www.moleskine.com/en-us/shop/planners/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Moleskin</a>, and <a href="https://www.galleryleather.com/planners/per-annum-city-diary" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Per Annum</a><i style="box-sizing: inherit;">.<br /></i></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i style="box-sizing: inherit;">Checklists</i> - <a href="https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fcoloradosupremecourt.com%2FPDF%2FRegulation%2FSELF-AUDIT%2520CHECKLIST%2520-%2520WORD.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Firm</a>, <a href="https://www.thesharperlawyer.com/coaching-process/self-assessment-tools/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Individual</a>, and <a href="https://www.amicusattorney.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/Law-Firm-Technology-Checklist.pdf" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Technology</a><i style="box-sizing: inherit;">.<br /></i></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i style="box-sizing: inherit;">Plans – </i><a href="https://lso.ca/getdoc/6780f2d5-52b8-433b-a455-c0e1bb37feaa/appendix-4-developing-a-law-firm-business-plan?msclkid=d08e343ebdf811eca1f8f05ad108d62c" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Business</a><i style="box-sizing: inherit;">, </i><a href="https://www.osbplf.org/assets/forms/pdfs/Create%20a%20Marketing%20Plan%20for%20Your%20Small%20Law%20Firm.pdf" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Marketing</a>,<i style="box-sizing: inherit;"> </i><a href="https://handypdf.com/cat/personal-development-plan" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Personal</a>, and <a href="https://digitalcommons.law.scu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1912&context=facpubs#:~:text=The%20individual%20plan%20you%20develop,coaching%2C%20and%20self%2Dstudy" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Professional</a></span></div><div style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0px 0px 2.8125rem; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Apps<br /></i></b></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i style="box-sizing: inherit;">Assisting - </i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/b?node=21576558011" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Alexa</a>, <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/cortana" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Cortana</a>, <a href="https://assistant.google.com/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Google</a>, and <a href="https://www.apple.com/siri/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Siri<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i style="box-sizing: inherit;">Calendaring </i>- <a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/create-and-edit-events-in-calendar-iph3d110f84/ios" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Apple</a> Calendar, <a href="https://calendly.com/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Calendly</a>, <a href="https://calendar.google.com/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Google</a> Calendar, and <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/outlook/email-and-calendar-software-microsoft-outlook" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Outlook</a>.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i style="box-sizing: inherit;">Listing</i> – <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205890" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Apple Reminders</a>, <a href="http://wwww.asana.com/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Asana</a>, <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-to-do-list-app" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Microsoft To Do</a>, and <a href="https://todoist.com/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Todoist</a>,<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i style="box-sizing: inherit;">Note-Taking</i> - <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205773" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Apple Notes</a>, <a href="https://evernote.com/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Evernote</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/keep/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Google Keep</a>, and <a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/introducing-onenote-38be036d-5b5a-49ad-83be-292fe53ad7b3" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Microsoft OneNote</a>.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i style="box-sizing: inherit;">Managing</i> – <a href="http://www.clio.com/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Clio</a>, <a href="https://www.mycase.com/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">MyCase</a>, <a href="http://www.practicepanther.com/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Practice Panther</a>, and <a href="http://www.practicepanther.com/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Rocket Matter</a>.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0px 0px 2.8125rem; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Articles<br /></i></b></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Julie Bays and Jim Callaway, <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_practice/publications/law_practice_magazine/2021/so21/bays-calloway/?login" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Why Should a Solo Law Firm Budget</a>, Law Practice Magazine, Sep. 21, 2021.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Andrea Cannavina, <a href="https://www.attorneyatwork.com/10-quick-tips-law-office-organization/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">10 Quick Tips to Organize Your Law Office and Control the Chaos</a>, Attorney at Work, Oct. 7, 2022.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Norma Harris, <a href="https://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2023/03/why-do-lawyers-need-to-keep-up-with-legal-technology/#:~:text=Legal%20technology%20can%20benefit%20lawyers%20and%20their%20clients,compliant%20with%20regulatory%20requirements%2C%20and%20improve%20data%20security." style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Why Do Lawyers Need to Keep Up With Legal Technology</a>, Law Technology Today, Mar. 23, 2023.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Sharon Miki, <a href="https://www.clio.com/blog/lawyer-goals/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">How to Set Lawyer Goals for Success</a>, Clio, Dec. 11, 2020.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Keith Lee, <a href="https://associatesmind.com/2015/11/24/annual-planning-for-lawyers-reference-guide/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Annual Planning for Lawyers – Reference Guide</a>, Associates Mind, Nov. 24, 2015.</span></div><p style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0px 0px 2.8125rem; text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><i>Books<br /></i></b><span style="font-family: arial;">Kelly Anders, <a href="https://cap-press.com/books/isbn/9781611634006/The-Organized-Lawyer-Second-Edition" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">The Organized Lawyer</a>, Carolina Academic Press, Jan. 1, 2009.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">John Iezzi, <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/202226619/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Results-Oriented Financial Management</a>, ABA Book Publishing, May 19, 2015.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Jeremy Waymond Richter, <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/333004799/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Building a Better Law Practice: Become a Better Lawyer in Five Minutes a Day</a>, ABA Book Publishing, Jun. 27, 2018.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Daniel Siegel, et al., <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/174675660/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Checklists for Lawyers</a>, ABA Book Publishing, Nov. 24, 2014.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Edward Poll, <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/203595780/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Attorney and Law Firm Guide to the Business of Law: Planning and Operating for Survival and Growth,</a> 3rd Ed, ABA Book Publishing, Apr. 10, 2014.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Daniel Siegel, et al., <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/174675660/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">Checklists for Lawyers</a>, ABA Book Publishing, Nov. 24, 2014.</span></p>Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-89309944027851198072023-12-20T10:53:00.008-05:002024-01-10T09:34:47.201-05:00Tracking Tech Trends<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div>Technology helps lawyers to gain a competitive advantage and improve work and life. Following are some statistics from the ABA's <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/aba-news-archives/2023/12/techreport-spotlights-legal-tech-trends/">Annual Survey of Legal Technology</a>. And beneath that are links to resources to help you adopt technology for analytics, managing, drafting, litigation, and research. </div><div><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Trends</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Automated research - over 50% of lawyer use Westlaw, Lexis, etc.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Technology Spending - over 60 of law firms budget for technology </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Laptops for computing - over 50% of lawyers user laptops as for work</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Virtual Lawyering - over 10% work without offices</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Cloud Computing - over 50% of firms keep their documents in the Cloud</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Cybersecurity - over 50% of firms have policies to protect security (encryption, etc.)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Smart Discovery - over 30% of small firms and more than 70% for large firms use it</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Articles</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: #757575; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_practice/publications/techreport/2020/cloudcomputing/" style="background: transparent; color: #2196f3; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Cloud </span></a><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_practice/publications/techreport/2020/cloudcomputing/" style="background: transparent; color: #2196f3; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Computing<br /></span></a></span><span style="color: #757575; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_practice/publications/techreport/2020/lawpay-cybersecurity/" style="background: transparent; color: #2196f3; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Cybersecurity<br /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_practice/publications/techreport/2020/litigationtar/" style="background: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Litigation</span><br /></a></span><span style="color: #757575; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_practice/publications/techreport/2020/pracmgmt/" style="background: transparent; color: #2196f3; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Management<br /></span></a></span><span style="color: #757575; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_practice/publications/techreport/2020/webmarketing/" style="background: transparent; color: #2196f3; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Marketing<br /></span></a></span><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_practice/publications/techreport/2020/techtraining/" style="background: transparent; color: #2196f3; font-family: arial; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Training</span></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Books</b><br /></span><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/392770760/" style="background: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;">Legal Technology Guide</a> <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/283993925/" style="background: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;">Cybersecurity Handbook</a></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Checklists</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2021/04/apps-for-busy-lawyers.html?m=1" style="background: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Apps</span></a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/insights/articles/legal-technology-adoption" style="background: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Red Flags</span></span></a></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2021/07/technology-checklist.html?m=1" style="background: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Technologies</span></a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: #757575; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/283993925/" style="background: transparent; color: #2196f3; text-decoration-line: none;"><br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Webinars</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I-d7p-e1Dz8&feature=youtu.be" style="background: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Adopting Technology in Your Practice</span></a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kE5gzCmjs10" style="background: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Evaluating Legal Technology</span></span></a></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/digital-edge/2021/05/10-features-of-microsoft-365-that-lawyers-love/" style="background: transparent; font-family: arial; text-decoration-line: none;">Microsoft Features That Lawyers Love</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></div>Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-52021195084456746152023-12-14T21:47:00.017-05:002024-01-14T18:00:45.571-05:00Monitoring Marketing Trends<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Marketing by lawyers is continuing to evolve. Below are current usage rates mentioned in the ABA's 2023 <a href="https://www.abajournal.com/files/POLP.pdf">Profile of the Legal Profession</a>. And further below are links to articles with marketing tips and resources.<br /><br /><b>MARKETING METHODS USED BY LAWYERS </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><i>Social Media Used</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">LinkedIn - 96%<br />Facebook - 31%<br />Twitter - 20%<br />Martindale - 18%<br />Instagram - 13%</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><b><i>Marketing Tools Used</i></b><br />Event sponsorships - 44%<br />Email marketing - 40%<br />Blogging - 37%<br />Printed materials - 24%<br />Direct mail - 11%<br />Directory listings - 9%<br />Advertising - 9%</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>MARKETING RESOURCES</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2021/11/low-cost-marketing.html">Activities</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2020/09/blogging.html">Blogging</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.soloincolo.com/create-law-firm-brochure">Brochures</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2021/06/designing-better-business-cards.html">Cards</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2019/09/directory-listings.html">Directories</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2021/06/marketing-with-postcards.html"><span style="font-family: arial;">Postcards</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blog.blumberg.com/index.php/2018/04/02/marketing-with-client-pamphlets/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Pamphlets</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2021/05/marketing-with-articles.html"><span style="font-family: arial;">Publishing</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2020/09/social-media.html">Social Media</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2022/05/marketing-with-client-surveys.html"><span style="font-family: arial;">Surveys</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2021/03/getting-feedback.html"><span style="font-family: arial;">Testimonials</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2021/05/building-better-website.html"><span style="font-family: arial;">Websites</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2021/04/marketing-with-webinars.html"><span style="font-family: arial;">Videos</span></a></div>Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-76805203252592341522023-11-04T13:42:00.030-04:002023-12-22T17:41:50.299-05:00Attracting Website Visitors<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Posting on social media can attract clients, build reputations, and </span><span style="font-family: arial;">drive traffic to websites. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Popular providers include Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X (Twitter). Below are tips for using social media and linking it to websites. Also included are links to articles, books, checklists, and examples.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Tips</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Analyze</i> - use analytic tools to monitor visits to firm websites and social media.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Delegate - </i>delegate responsibility for posting and monitoring on firm social media accounts.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Delete </i>- remove links to social media accounts that have become inactive.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Explain </i>- mention social media accounts on the firm's About Us Page.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Focus </i>- focus on a few accounts and post to them regularly.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Link</i> - make social media findable by linking to bottom of each page of the firm website.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: arial;">Articles</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://twitter.com/mlgoldblatt/status/1738289032872772053">Attracting Visitors with Chatbots and Videos</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.abajournal.com/advertising/article/why-lawyers-shouldnt-ignore-social-media-marketing">Benefits of Social Media</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blog.hootsuite.com/how-often-to-post-on-social-media/amp/#How_to_know_the_best_posting_frequency_for_social_media" style="font-family: arial;">Best Posting Frequency</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href=" https://www.ncbar.org/2020/07/21/ethics-and-law-firms-use-of-social-media/">Ethical Considerations</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.wisestamp.com/blog/social-media-for-law-firms/" style="font-family: arial;">Exemplary Use of Social Media</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://sproutsocial.com/insights/social-media-for-law-firms/" style="font-family: arial;">Managing Social Media</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_practice/resources/law-technology-today/2022/social-media-marketing-for-lawyers/">Marketing with Social Media</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.justia.com/marketing/amplify/social-media-networking/">Networking with Social Media</a></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Books</span></b></div><div class="gmail_default" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/410681921/?login">Creating an Online Publishing Strategy</a></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.attorneyatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Engage-Lawyers-Guide-to-Social-Media-Marketing-102317-2.pdf"><span style="font-family: arial;">Lawyer's Guide to Social Media</span></a></div><div class="gmail_default" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/products-search/?q=social%20media&hl=on&hl.preserveMulti=true&hl.snippets=5&hl.fragsize=0&hl.fl=title%2Cdescription&wt=json&start=0&rows=10&fq=((id%3A%5C%2Fcontent%2Faba-cms-dotorg%2Fen%2Fproducts%2Finv%2F*%20OR%20id%3A%5C%2Fcontent%2Faba-cms-dotorg%2Fen%2Fproducts%2Fecd%2F*%20OR%20id%3A%5C%2Fcontent%2Faba-cms-dotorg%2Fen%2Fevents-cle%2Fecd%2Fondemand%2F*))&path=%2Fcontent%2Faba-cms-dotorg%2Fen%2Fproducts&fq=((id%3A%5C%2Fcontent%2Faba-cms-dotorg%2Fen%2Fproducts%2F*))&defType=edismax&mm=3%3C90%25&fl=id%3Aid%2Cscore%3Ascore%2Ctitle%3Atitle_s%2Cdescription%3Adescription_txt_en%2Curl%3Aurl_s%2CpublishedDate%3Apublished_date_dt%2CPublishing%20Entity%3APublishing_Entity%2CTopics%3ATopics%2CresourceType%3Asling_resource_type_s%2CcqTags%3Acq_tags%2CisProduct%3Ais_product_b%2Csku%3Aproduct_id_s%2CchildProducts%3Achild_product_ids_ss%2ClistPrice%3Alist_price_s%2CproductType%3Aproduct_class_code_description_s%2Cimagery%3Aimage_url_ss%2Cauthor%3Aauthor_ss&json.facet=%7B%22Product%20Type%22%3A%7B%22type%22%3A%22terms%22%2C%22field%22%3A%22product_type_ss%22%2C%22limit%22%3A100%7D%2C%22Topics%22%3A%7B%22type%22%3A%22terms%22%2C%22field%22%3A%22Topics%22%2C%22limit%22%3A100%7D%2C%22Publishing%20Entity%22%3A%7B%22type%22%3A%22terms%22%2C%22field%22%3A%22sponsor_ss%22%2C%22limit%22%3A100%7D%2C%22publishing_entity_tags%22%3A%7B%22type%22%3A%22terms%22%2C%22field%22%3A%22cq_tags%22%2C%22prefix%22%3A%22publishing_entity%3A%22%2C%22limit%22%3A100%7D%7D&facet=true&sort=score%20DESC">Legal Ethics and Social Media</a></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="gmail_default" style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Checklists</span></b></div><div class="gmail_default" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.pcmag.com/news/a-social-media-marketing-checklist">Marketing</a></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://buffer.com/resources/daily-social-media-checklist/amp/">Management</a></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://buffer.com/library/social-media-sites/amp/">Platforms</a></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://raventools.com/socialchecklist/">Startup</a></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Website Samples</span></b></div><div class="gmail_default"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.thefllawfirm.com/" originalsrc="https://www.thefllawfirm.com/" shash="hg7nYfXbgJOa1U2UWmxnb6sUdAA5VZ6hXP7wpRM6ZRQwWnxoAz9EIZ+vqjopAOUth6jHJh0cX0jv0ZhiYdPM1dcqemhlJAqn5HBntBiNjEDIY56WHOSA7Er+Pb815nHFcaboEKvqoe/BVkNB/Z2wwpYnuuX8yTplM8ufyZfJgT8=">Whittel & Melton</a> (Miami, Solo, Personal Injuries)<br /></span></div><div class="gmail_default"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.personsfirm.com" originalsrc="https://www.personsfirm.com/" shash="B/ThiapmJuSKRkc+uslfZlJ6Fhy5ocoVszrjyDMQ1It1uLv78lHlpWIG9HhqHnJ861Nee2CUv6BYv2jLsINZEqG0Sepv1s5QTZCge13VbDYyrrJWl7F/HbGo6IcvROqUtx1OAGuNWdBZqhwNvhywYBux0cDW+KK4bvYNg3YiC04=">Persons</a> (Marietta, Solo, Personal Injuries)<br /></span></div><div class="gmail_default"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.mattsullivanlaw.com" originalsrc="https://www.mattsullivanlaw.com/" shash="cI/3AgGWC3mmqy0ar9hyOADZXBKD3mi/SB9otgGWZ+b+jEqbTVMrntHELLiUFC6fCb28awiNcyaARnhhyjqtbADZANphtZjfi19E7RTV+Oi8jqrnspwZyvCsnzesuN4HMxPTp/myJ//VRE7sMg9CVDlcVPFgvp2FA7hwjMI3x+Y=">Sullivan</a> (San Francisco, Solo, Criminal Law)</span></div><div class="gmail_default"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.barhomalaw.com/" originalsrc="https://www.barhomalaw.com/" shash="xMd9cDHA8UXG8M3ORsVVgZ8DmLkiQxCL9kRO84UOTNJy+HxMA5VTjbcE6uoaVlAxHTBtc4J+wQioz1DIbNmecY25eedWEqHHs3ly96Tk71I5EdOwD0xn4g0WcB8AsqqLAMq9cM81dgvulLd7Mad6eeAQiRNJ8gcENPSu94BCvMI=">Barhoma</a> (Los Angeles, Solo, Criminal Law)<br /></span></div><div class="gmail_default"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.braverman-law.com" originalsrc="https://www.braverman-law.com/" shash="Z1ouiPDS0qnz+bqWYYKvLQuTJRU5MSfUwiPo+dh8pLgjA6kSTDoUNJKqx+1OuSaE3CF9d2rjUz4cxzpGChL08SDD/+7Tn25mbFx3q/Uj/rjAWlu0O0Vya+WwoapfRBj3Xcept00lhfwdtHhWkdotVGCR/5O3tDiVHLJC8+QX14c=">Braverman</a> (Boulder, Small Firm, Estates)<br /></span></div><div class="gmail_default"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.csotolaw.com" originalsrc="https://www.csotolaw.com/" shash="sYsmXqbli79Rr1muPCB8Kr7e8Pae/2DbeCKjGgP8adbaUBdwfkNd/nZ1mfwgrBNZMVvyO2HBa85UTwxecyM/seNhhTpbcj971G/8x+V0D07xuRLwxX5b5yN0v1NUtrSvZ/gYx5eAfRLqv6iIlvrj4w/GesoLl7ovTRxdheyWOz8=">Soto</a> (Ft. Lauderdale, Small Firm, Family Law)</span></div><div class="gmail_default"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.mcclure-lawgroup.com" originalsrc="https://www.mcclure-lawgroup.com/" shash="mtkn6PlbK+mAF7U4ydVldoFrkRq239yvFDW6U/GuikmmBy4n20sFhBbg50vqaASjzZKwSKJnD0wowLhWgqoThIL1h4xf+Qjo/leGnxgjeBN1t68xLMIliZncwQuOzRdB7ZRCXnXMZ/MA/v6q+fVz0AT9le1e+eKrdq6z8bLTU+I=">McClure</a> (Dallas, Small Firm, Family Law)<br /></span></div><div class="gmail_default"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.stephenlaw.com" originalsrc="https://www.stephenlaw.com/" shash="A4y6wX/ZZbjCpt0P66Ol8lUC9XUJajQjz7g2Cx6LK1nZgLCdjJ0GTcY8pHedd1o+iufeW/05SrZD3zY71wFbZA5TfJvUxUFfRnoN1WVbBFhr1NtUlcwyCj7kop5not/g+PNYLaY4AC/1ZPqAemnEZ0WXiKC/EXegKveQlNEtt8E=">Stephens</a> (Manchester, Solo, Personal Injury)<br /></span></div><div class="gmail_default"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.silvermanthompson.com" originalsrc="https://www.silvermanthompson.com/" shash="byywDYrez2YQJIOYhYf+hxH4hotkd/WcrIbuqaWQWHnHQonzIbXJcmnk3Th7L0ss5woVipdKmrCJC8lQxZC3SBmvWPCKhp9jOQoSrIxVtX9UKXcfYIxJ9t+OsdGhk0UnKPwWdaCUQ+Z2ln+VzhtLz/lF0rPXO1yIrrkB78d/WsM=">Silverman Thompson</a> (Baltimore, Small Firm, Business and Family Law)<br /></span></div><div class="gmail_default"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.williamweinberg.com" originalsrc="https://www.williamweinberg.com/" shash="VYhZOe34Du34LrB+RCRyj/9fuWmqNdlEANs6vPa6C0+/f3BmghoC8wKbG1pipTYAnJdgahrM8SZMjlzDdKnQHdoGQ38d7jfpl4TbQ8n6Sfuwa/TIDyg4vUJIB9GLWfmc7OFG3a27G+bz9TO+3oy4YwnXg/HjpeH6ZTIlGqWP0F4=">William Weinberg</a> (Irvine, Solo, Criminal Law)<br /></span></div><div class="gmail_default"><br /></div><p><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; text-size-adjust: auto;" /></p><p><br /></p>Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-48358889896763870282023-10-25T09:21:00.012-04:002024-03-03T21:08:02.503-05:00Getting Politically Active<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 10pt; text-size-adjust: auto;">Political activity helps marketing, networking, and performing civic duty. Below are tips for staying politically active and resources for implementing them.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 10pt; text-size-adjust: auto;"> </span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>Tips<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="color: #121212;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><b><i><span style="color: #121212;">Encourage Others</span></i></b><span style="color: #121212;"> - rally family and friends to vote.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><b><i><span style="color: #121212;">Influence Outcomes</span></i></b><span style="color: #121212;"> - influence outcomes by voting for candidates that support your causes. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><b><i><span style="color: #121212;">Investigate Candidates</span></i></b><span style="color: #121212;"> - research voting records of candidates and their truthfulness.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><b><i><span style="color: #121212;">Participate</span></i></b><span style="color: #121212;"> - consider volunteering to help candidates to win election. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><b><i><span style="color: #121212;">Register</span></i></b><span style="color: #121212;"> - confirm your voter registration and calendar for renewal.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><b><i><span style="color: #121212;">Stay Informed</span></i></b><span style="color: #121212;"> - read local and national publications to determine candidate positions. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><b><i><span style="color: #121212;">Vote Early </span></i></b><span style="color: #121212;">- avoid long lines by voting early or balloting by mail.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><b> </b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>Articles<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;">Kelsey Alpaio, <a href="https://hbr.org/2020/10/how-to-respond-when-someone-says-im-not-voting" style="color: #954f72;">How to Respond When Someone Says I'm Not Voting</a>, Harvard Business Review, Oct. 28, 2020.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;">Dena Bunis, <a href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2018/politicians-answer-background-guide.html" style="color: #954f72;">Six Ways to Check Out a Candidate</a>, AARP, Apr. 30, 2018.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;">Kayleigh Lickliter, <a href="https://www.metrotimes.com/news/how-to-look-up-a-politicians-voting-record-and-job-performance-30659404" style="color: #954f72;">How To Look Up A Politician’s Voting Record And Job Performance</a>, Detroit <span style="color: #111111;">Documenter, Jul. 27, 2022.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto;">Sharon McBride et Al., </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://hls.harvard.edu/bernard-koteen-office-of-public-interest-advising/a-quick-guide-to-working-on-political-campaigns/" style="color: #954f72; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple; font-size: 10pt;">Guide to Working on Political Campaigns</span></a></span><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto;">, Harvard Law School, Sep. 13, 2022.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;">Staff, <a href="https://www.nrdc.org/stories/vote-early-start-here" style="color: #954f72;">To Vote Early, Start Here</a>, NRDC, Jun. 13, 2022.<span style="color: #111111;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>Books<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;">Jessamyn Conrad, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=195069125X" style="color: #954f72;">What You Should Know About Politics But Don't</a>, Arcade, Jan. 21, 2021.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;">Benjamin Griffith and John Young, Ed, <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/383902150/" style="color: #954f72;">America Votes! Challenges to Moden Election Law and Voting Rights</a>, 4th Ed., American Bar Association, Dec. 10, 2019.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="color: #111111;">Nora Super, </span><a href="https://academic.oup.com/ppar/article/30/2/39/5822709" style="color: #954f72;">Three Trends Shaping the Politics of Aging in America</a><span style="color: #111111;">, Oxford University Press, Apr. 20, 2020.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;">Staff, <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/administrative/public_education/Lawday/2023/ccc-program-book-final.pdf" style="color: #954f72;">Cornerstones of Democracy</a>, American Bar Association, Aug. 3, 2022.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>Podcasts<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-daily" style="color: #954f72;">Daily</a> (Daily Political News, New York Times)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><a href="https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/left-right-center" style="color: #954f72;">Left Right & Center</a> (Weekly Review of Political Issues, KCRW)<u><span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><a href="https://www.krpoliticaljunkie.com/" style="color: #954f72;">Political Junkie</a> (Weekly Review of Political Trends, Ken Rudin)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><a href="https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510310/npr-politics-podcast" style="color: #954f72;">Politics Podcast</a> (Daily Review of Political News, NPR)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background: repeat white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><a href="https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-podcast/" style="color: #954f72;">Stay Tuned with Preet</a> (Weekly Insight into Political News, Café)<u><span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aba-journal-podcasts-legal-talk-network/id377008759?i=1000643655727">Threats to Democracy and Why We Vote</a> (ABA Journal)</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; break-after: avoid; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>Websites<u><span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; break-after: avoid; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/advocacy/governmental_legislative_work/grassroots-action-center/election_center/" style="color: #954f72;">American Bar Association</a> (Poll Locator)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; break-after: avoid; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><a href="https://ballotpedia.org/" style="color: #954f72;">Ballotpedia</a><u><span style="color: blue;"> </span></u>(Politician Data)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; break-after: avoid; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><a href="https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/summary?cid=N00030612" style="color: #954f72;">OpenSecrets</a> (Fundraising History)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; break-after: avoid; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><a href="http://politicsthatwork.com/about.php" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="color: blue;">Politics that Work</span></a> (Voting Records)<o:p></o:p></p>Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-1707660796751660262023-10-25T09:13:00.004-04:002024-02-01T23:20:22.391-05:00Blocking Unwanted Ads<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 10pt;">Advertising can be distracting and stressful, Below are tips for blocking ads and a list of resources. Take action now to to avoid becoming overwhelmed by ads on </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 13.333333px;">cellphones, computers, and other smart devices.</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><b>Tips<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Browsers</i></b> – use an ad blocker to stop receiving ads from appearing in browsers.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Calls</i></b> – block unknown callers or send their calls sent to voicemail.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Emails</i></b> – report spammers and move their messages to spam folders.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Internet</i></b> – check privacy settings for accounts on Apple, Google, and Microsoft.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Notification</i></b> – disable notifications for email and texts to avoid distractions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Radio</i></b> – listen to ad-free podcasts and music on streaming services to stop radio commercials.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Search Engines</i></b> – turn off ad tracking on search engines.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Social Media</i></b> – enable privacy settings on social media like Facebook, LinkedIn, X, etc.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Texts</i></b> – block texts from unknown senders or segregate them in a separate folder.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i>TV</i></b> – replace live TV with ad-free streaming services.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i>Unsubscribe</i></b> – opt out of mailing lists that distribute political messages.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><b>Articles<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><b> </b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;">Andy Anderson, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-keep-annoying-political-ads-from-clogging-up-/" style="color: #954f72;">How to Keep Annoying Political Ads From Clogging Up Your Newsfeed</a>, Medium, Sept. 24, 2022.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;">Steve Israel, <a href="https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/581906-unsubscribe-the-tyranny-of-political-fundraising-emails/" style="color: #954f72;">Unsubscribe! The Tyranny of Political Fundraising Emails</a>, The Hill, Nov. 17, 2021,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;">Phil Nickinson, <a href="https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/smart-tv-ad-blocker/" style="color: #954f72;">If You Have A Smart TV, You Need an Ad-Blocker</a>, Digital Trends, Jan. 19, 2022.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;">Lata Nott, <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/crsj/publications/human_rights_magazine_home/voting-in-2020/political-advertising-on-social-media-platforms/" style="color: #954f72;">Political Advertising on Social Media Platforms</a>, ABA Human Rights Magazine, Jun. 25, 2020.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;">Katie Teague, <a href="https://www.cnet.com/news/politics/swamped-with-election-campaign-text-messages-heres-how-to-stop-them/" style="color: #954f72;">Swamped With Election Campaign Text Messages? Here’s How to Stop Them</a>, CNET, Nov 5, 2022.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;">Lance Whitney, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/help/146952742043748/" style="color: #954f72;">Stop the Madness: How to Block Spam Calls and Robocalls</a>, Facebook, Aug. 7, 2023.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><b>Books<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><b> </b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;">John Bandler, <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/283993925/" style="color: #954f72;">Cybersecurity for the Home and Office: The Lawyer’s Guide to Taking Charge of Your Own Information Security</a>, ABA Book Publishing, Aug. 9, 2017.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;">Kevin Mitnick, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0316380520" style="color: #954f72;">The Art of Invisibility: The World's Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data,</a> Bay Books, Sep. 10, 2019<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: repeat white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;">Katharine Jarmul, </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=1098129466" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-size: 10.5pt;">Practical Data Privacy: Enhancing Privacy and Security in Data</span></a><span style="background: repeat white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;">, O’Reilly Media, Jun. 6, 2023.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: repeat white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;">Daniel Solove and Paul Schwartz, </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0998322318" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-size: 10.5pt;">Privacy Law Fundamentals 6th Ed</span></a><span style="background: repeat white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;">, International Association of Privacy Professionals, Jan. 1, 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: repeat white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; break-after: avoid; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="background: repeat white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;">Software<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; break-after: avoid; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://adblockplus.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-size: 10.5pt;">Adblock Plus</span></a><span style="background: repeat white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;">, </span><a href="https://adclear.com/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-size: 10.5pt;">AdClear</span></a><span style="background: repeat white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;">, and </span><a href="https://adlock.com/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-size: 10.5pt;">AdLock</span></a><span style="background: repeat white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;"> (Ad Blocker)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; break-after: avoid; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://duckduckgo.com/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-size: 10.5pt;">DuckDuckGo</span></a><span style="background: repeat white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;">, </span><a href="https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/browsers/mobile/focus/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-size: 10.5pt;">Firefox Focus</span></a><span style="background: repeat white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;"> and </span><a href="https://www.opera.com/browsers" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-size: 10.5pt;">Opera</span></a><span style="background: repeat white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;"> (Ad Blocking Browser)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; break-after: avoid; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.ghostery.com/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-size: 10.5pt;">Ghostery</span></a><span style="background: repeat white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;"> (Anti-Tracking)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; break-after: avoid; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://hushed.com/?cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww&cjevent=ee986da163cb11ee836a01180a82b820" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-size: 10.5pt;">Hushed</span></a><span style="background: repeat white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;"> (Temporary and Second Phone Numbers)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; break-after: avoid; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://nomorobo.com/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-size: 10.5pt;">NoMoRobo</span></a><span style="background: repeat white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;"> (Call and Text Blocker)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; break-after: avoid; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://proton.me/mail" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-size: 10.5pt;">ProtonMail</span></a><span style="background: repeat white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;"> (Private Mail)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; break-after: avoid; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://privacybadger.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-size: 10.5pt;">Privacy Badger</span></a><span style="background: repeat white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;"> (Anti-Tracking)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><b>Websites<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics/digital-security/guide-to-digital-security-privacy-a7268717902/" style="color: #954f72;">Consumer Reports</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.fec.gov/legal-resources/" style="color: #954f72;">Federal Election Commission</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/features/protecting-your-privacy-online" style="color: #954f72;">Federal Trade Commission</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/help/146952742043748/" style="color: #954f72;">Facebook Help</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://myadcenter.google.com/personalizationoff?hl=en&sasb=true&ref=ad-settings" style="color: #954f72;">Google Ad Center</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p>Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-89979006687158949032023-09-27T04:01:00.012-04:002024-02-01T23:20:53.386-05:00Improving Personal Performance<p><span style="font-family: arial;">As we age, we get better at some things, worse at others, and reach plateaus. However, exercise and mindfulness can help us maintain abilities as we age. Below are ages when abilities peak and recommendations for maintaining them. </span></p><div dir="ltr"><div class="georgia exported" id="article" role="article" style="-webkit-locale: "en"; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><div class="page" style="max-width: 100%; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">Aging and Abilities</span></h2><p style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i style="max-width: 100%;"><b style="max-width: 100%;">Cognition</b></i> - knowledge and thinking skills continue to improve through the 70's. Practice mindfulness and read books to expand knowledge.</span></p><p style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="max-width: 100%;"><i style="max-width: 100%;">Emotion</i></b> - ability to control emotion peaks in the 50's. Regulate emotions by keeping a mood journal, listening to music, and using meditation. </span></p><p style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="max-width: 100%;"><i style="max-width: 100%;">Recognition</i></b> - memory for faces is greatest in the 20's and then declines around 30. Improve recognition skills by looking for facial markings like freckles and scars. Protect eyesight with annual checkups.</span></p><p style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="max-width: 100%;"><i style="max-width: 100%;">Memory</i></b> - short-term memory peaks by mid-20's and then declines in the mid-30's. Improve memory by eating a brain-healthy diet, using mnemonic devices, and sleeping at least 7 hours every night.</span></p><p style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="max-width: 100%;"><i style="max-width: 100%;">Strength</i></b> - physical strength peaks around 25 and then begins a gradual decline. Stay fit with aerobic exercise and strength training. Join a fitness club for reinforcement and socialization.</span></p><p style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="max-width: 100%;"><i style="max-width: 100%;">Vocabulary</i></b> - vocabulary skills peak in the 60's. Develop your vocabulary by playing word games and putting new words into your conversations and writing. </span></p><p style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="max-width: 100%;"><i style="max-width: 100%;">Well-Being</i></b> - psychological well-being peaks in the 80's. Stay socially connected with family and friends. Recognize your limitations and adjust your lifestyle.</span></p><section style="max-width: 100%;"><h2 style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">Conclusion</span></h2><p style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Aging can adversely affect memory, strength, and vision, but abilities can be maintained by staying fit throughout life. Achieve peak performance by following the lifestyle tips mentioned in this article and using the resources listed below. Focus on exercise and mindfulness to achieve peak performance.</span></p><h3 style="max-width: 100%;"><b style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">Articles</span></b></h3><p style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Clare Ansberry, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/heres-when-we-hit-our-physical-and-mental-peaks-3b0f9a01?st=kbk7hfsa41qmbhd&reflink=mobilewebshare_permalink" style="color: #416ed2; max-width: 100%;">Here's When We Hit Our Physical and Mental Peaks</a>, Wall Street Journal, Jul. 4, 2023.</span></p><p style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Charlie Bleecker, <a href="https://www.alltherightmovies.com/feature/25-interesting-facts-about-rocky/#:~:text=25%20Interesting%20Facts%20About%20Rocky%201%201.%20A,helping%20hand%20from%20his%20family%20...%20More%20items" style="color: #416ed2; max-width: 100%;">25 Interesting Facts About Rocky</a>, All the Right Movies, Jan. 24, 2023.</span></p><p style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Andrew Budson, <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-stay-strong-and-coordinated-as-you-age-202112022651" style="color: #416ed2; max-width: 100%;">How to Stay Strong and Coordinated As You Age</a>, Harvard Medical School Newsletter, Dec. 2, 2021.</span></p><h3 style="max-width: 100%;"><b style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">Books</span></b></h3><p style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Jessica Bednarz, Catherine Sanders Reach, and Juda Strawczynski, <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/429020101/" style="color: #416ed2; max-width: 100%;">Design Your Law Practice: Using Design Thinking to Get Next Level Results</a>, ABA Book Publ., Feb. 7, 2023.</span></p><p style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Heidi K Brown, <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/422246562/" style="color: #416ed2; max-width: 100%;">The Flourishing Lawyer: A Multi-Dimensional Approach to Performance and Well-Being</a>, ABA Book Publ., May 3, 2022.</span></p><p style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Jeena Cho and Karen Gifford, <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/248964592/" style="color: #416ed2; max-width: 100%;">The Anxious Lawyer: An 8-Week Guide to a Joyful and Satisfying Law Practice Through Mindfulness and Meditation</a>, ABA Book Publ., Jul. 13, 2022.</span></p><p style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Jeremy Richter, <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/content/aba-cms-dotorg/en/products/inv/book/333004799/" style="color: #416ed2; max-width: 100%;">Building a Better Law Practice: Become a Better Lawyer in Five Minutes a Day</a>, ABA Book Publ., Jun. 27, 2018.</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">Videos<br /></span></b><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fm.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DSqRa6yt8TRc&data=05%7C01%7C%7C3a3de6029a674f3d95d408dba28c0193%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638282494441039324%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ubv4Kw5PohPG4rPQ9LjlE8ShN3NcUY6yomtoAy5PA6E%3D&reserved=0" style="color: #416ed2; max-width: 100%;">CBA</a> (Meditation)<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://teambodyproject.com/" style="color: #416ed2; max-width: 100%;">Team Body Project</a> (Strength Training)<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://youtu.be/og4i9RygS_4" style="color: #416ed2; max-width: 100%;">Walk With a Doc</a> (Aerobics)<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://yogavista.com/" style="color: #416ed2; max-width: 100%;">Yoga Vista</a> (Yoga)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">Websites<br /></span></b><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/lawyer_assistance/resources/lawyer_wellness/" style="color: #416ed2; max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Commission on Lawyer Assistance<br /></span></a><a href="https://lawyerwellbeing.net/" style="color: #416ed2; max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Institute for Lawyer Well-Being<br /></span></a><a href="https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/default.htm" style="color: #416ed2; max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Jump Start for Fitness and Exercise<br /></span></a><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/about-us-5184564" style="color: #416ed2; max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Very Well Mind</span></a></div></section></div></div></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /></span><div dir="ltr" id="AppleMailSignature" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;"><br /></div>Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-86022301446971984492023-08-28T18:45:00.023-04:002023-11-08T18:42:02.889-05:00Selling Firms<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Law firm transitions can be accomplished through closure or sale. Causes include bankruptcy, death, disability, disagreements, and retirement. Regardless of cause, transitions are a complicated process that requires careful planning. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Below are transition tips followed by resources for implementing them. Contact your local bar association for help from its management advisory service.</span></p><div data-block="true" data-editor="4n5o9" data-offset-key="4sc3v-0-0" style="background-color: white;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Tips<br /></b></span><div><span style="font-family: arial; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><i>Closing</i> - Close bank, escrow, and other financial accounts</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><i>Communicating</i> - Notify bar associations, clients, colleagues, insurers, and employees<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><i>Billing</i> - Establish procedure for billing work in progress and transferring cases</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><i>Filing</i> - Establish retention periods for retaining files<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Insuring</i> - continue malpractice insurance coverage</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Liquidating - prepare a list of assets/liabilities and plan for liquidating them<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Planning</i><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"> - Prepare a detailed plan that sets a closing date assigns responsibility</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Winding Down</i> - suspend marketing and stop accepting new cases<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><i>Terminating</i> - negotiate termination and/or transfer of cases; contact other lawyers about accepting cases </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #0f1419; font-family: arial; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Articles<br /></b><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/senior_lawyers/publications/voice_of_experience/2017/february-2017/closing-your-law-practice--ethical-considerations/">Ethical of Closing<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/resources/lawyersintransition/successionplanning/your-aba--november-2012/">Ethics of Selling<br /></a></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a href="https://www.natlawreview.com/article/attorney-s-guide-to-closing-law-firm">Guide to Closing a Firm<br /></a></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a href="https://www.attorneyatwork.com/lawyer-planning-for-retirement/">Planning for Retirement<br /></a></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lawyersmutualnc.com/risk-management-resources/risk-management-handouts/plan-ahead-for-closing-a-law-practice-infographic">Planning Ahead<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetoday.org/article/how-to-value-sell-purchase-a-law-practice/">Selling a Firm<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a href="https://iardc.org/Files/Closing_a_Law_Practice.pdf">Closing a Practice<br /></a></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/senior_lawyers/publications/voice_of_experience/2023/march-2023/the-steps-you-can-take-now-dissolving-your-practice/">Dissolving a Law Firm</a></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: arial;">Books<br /></b><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/235511823/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Closing a Law Practice<br /></span></a><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://nysba.org/app/uploads/2019/12/NYSBA-Planning-Ahead-Guide-Second-Edition2-1.pdf">Establishing an Exit Plan</a></span></div><div style="overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/252178854/">Getting the Most out of Retirement<br /></a></span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Selling-Business/dp/1413312667"><span style="font-family: arial;">Guide to Selling a Business</span><br /></a><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/214260/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Passing the Torch Without Getting Burned</span></a></div><div style="overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span face="TwitterChirp, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Checklists<br /></b></span></span><a href="https://www.osbplf.org/assets/forms/pdfs/Checklist%20for%20Buying%20a%20Law%20Practice.pdf"><span style="font-family: arial;">Buying a Firm<br /></span></a><a href="https://www.masslomap.org/closing-solo-small-law-practice-short-list/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Closing a Solo Practice<br /></span></a><span face="TwitterChirp, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.dcbar.org/getmedia/9aa0b4ab-067b-4494-ba7a-414d2fc2be0d/schumack-sample-forms-DC-Checklist-for-Closing-a-Law-Office-2016">Closing a Firm<br /></a></span></span><span face="TwitterChirp, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.ncbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ChecklistforSellingAPractice.pdf">Selling a Firm<br /></a></span><span face="TwitterChirp, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.masslomap.org/closing-solo-small-law-practice-short-list/">Succession Planning</a></span></span></div><div style="overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span face="TwitterChirp, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span face="TwitterChirp, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Videos<br /></b></span></span><span face="TwitterChirp, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1d9bf0;"><span style="font-family: arial; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/senior_lawyers/events_cle/lawyer-retirement-starter-series/">ABA<br /></a></span></span><span style="color: #1d9bf0; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF2HtJc1t8M">SDBA</a></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Websites<br /></span></b><a href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/closing-a-business"><span style="font-family: arial;">IRS<br /></span></a><a href="https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/close-or-sell-your-business"><span style="font-family: arial;">SBA</span></a></p></div>Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-87671666046662568122023-08-07T18:39:00.006-04:002024-02-01T23:18:13.746-05:00Managing Time<p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117); color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Time management increases productivity, relieves stress, and prevents procrastination. Make time management part of your daily life by delegating, planning, and prioritizing. Consider using the apps listed below to help get things done. Learn tips and techniques by reading the articles and books listed below. </span></span></p><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117); color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><b>Apps</b><br /><a href="https://www.techradar.com/best/best-calendar-apps" style="background: none; color: #2196f3; text-decoration: none;">Calendaring</a></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117); color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-online-collaboration-software" style="background: none; color: #2196f3; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Collaboration</span></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117); color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-note-taking-apps#:~:text=Note%20Taking%20Apps%201%20Pricing%20and%20Plans.%20A,Editors%27%20Choice%20for%20note-taking%20and%20syncing...%20See%20More." style="background: none; color: #2196f3; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Note-Taking</span></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117); color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-project-management-software" style="background: none; color: #2196f3; text-decoration: none;">Managing Projects<br /></a><a href="https://www.techradar.com/best/best-productivity-apps" style="background: none; color: #2196f3; text-decoration: none;">Improving Productivity<br /></a><a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-to-do-list-apps" style="background: none; color: #2196f3; text-decoration: none;">To Do Lists<br /></a><a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-time-tracking-software#:~:text=Leading%20PM%20apps%20include%20Mavenlink%2C%20Wrike%2C%20and%20Zoho,task%20%28%22Article%20on%20time%20tracking%22%29%2C%20and%20click%20Start." style="background: none; color: #2196f3; text-decoration: none;">Timekeeping</a></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117); color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117); color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Articles</span></b></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117); color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://mcgraw.princeton.edu/effective-time-management" style="background: none; color: #2196f3; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Balancing Work and Life at School </span></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117); color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-create-a-work-schedule-that-helps-you-succeed-11609265688?st=4eyw78uncp83oto&reflink=share_mobilewebshare" style="background: none; color: #2196f3; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Managing Time in the Workplace</span></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117); color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/10-ways-improve-your-time-management-skills.html" style="background: none; color: #2196f3; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Improving Time Management Skills</span></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117); color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/the-psychology-of-procrastination-2795944" style="background: none; color: #2196f3; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Overcoming Procrastination </span></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117); color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://hbr.org/2020/01/time-management-is-about-more-than-life-hacks" style="background: none; color: #2196f3; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Skills Need for Time Management </span></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117); color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.ncbar.org/2021/01/12/seven-time-management-tips-to-start-doing-today/" style="background: none; color: #2196f3; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Time Management Tips for Lawyers</span></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117); color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117); color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Books</span></b></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117); color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Checklist-Manifesto-How-Things-Right/dp/0312430000/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IYFHFOOIWBRI&keywords=checklist+manifesto&qid=1645802500&sprefix=checklist+manifesto%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1" style="background: none; color: #2196f3; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Checklist Manifesto</span></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117); color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/1982137274/ref=sr_1_3?crid=27ZGRS0NOPMQQ&keywords=7+habits+of+highly+effective+people&qid=1645802553&sprefix=habits+of+highly%2Caps%2C78&sr=8-3" style="background: none; color: #2196f3; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Habits of Highly Effective People</span></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117); color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Stop-Procrastinating-Mastering-Procrastination-ebook/dp/B0742KRKDG/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=11E91QVP0K9BQ&keywords=how+to+stop+procrastinating&qid=1645802594&sprefix=how+to+stop+procrastinating%2Caps%2C78&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExUUxURlAwVkFNMDBPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTUyNzcwM0U0TUlVRlA0MEc1USZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzM2NjQ4QVZJQ0ZWRlkwMlBYJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==" style="background: none; color: #2196f3; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">How to Stop Procrastinating</span></a></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117); color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0143126563" style="background: none; color: #2196f3; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Getting Things Done</span></a></div>Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-85469325402334111062023-07-26T15:09:00.017-04:002023-11-08T18:42:28.583-05:00Controlling Anger<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Avenir W01", sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">Anger can cause problems with health, relationships, and work. </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Below are </span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-calm-down#5-minute-strategies" style="font-family: arial;">Healthline's </a><span style="font-family: arial;">tips for getting immediate relief from anger. For more ideas, see articles about </span><a href="https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/mental-wellbeing/anger-management/why-am-i-so-angry" style="font-family: arial;">causes</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> and management</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> of <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/anger-management/art-20045434">anger</a>, </span><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2023/01/managing-stress.html" style="font-family: arial;">stress</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> and </span><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2021/07/preventing-burnout.html" style="font-family: arial;">burnout</a><span style="font-family: arial;">. Also see Dr. Nerison’s article for <a href="https://www.ncbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/FreedomfromAngerandStress-9.pdf">more tips</a> and her ABA book about </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lawyers-Anger-Anxiety-Stresses-Profession/dp/1604429496" style="font-family: arial;">Dealing with the Stresses of the Legal Profession</a><span style="font-family: arial;">.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><b>Calming Strategiews</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b>Eat</b> </i>- eat chocolate and/or drink tea to relieve stress<br /><b><i>Chew </i></b>- chew gum to boost mood<br /><b><i>Listen </i></b>- listen to music for its calming effect<br /><b><i>Toy </i></b>- interact with a rubics cube, stress ball, or worry beads<br /><b><i>Social </i></b>- vent to a co-worker, family member, or friend<br /><b><i>Pet </i></b>- take your pet for a walk to boost your mood<br /><b><i>Walk </i></b>- walk outside to relax<br /><b><i>Watch </i></b>- watch a funny video for laughter therapy<br /><b><i>Write </i></b>- write negative thoughts in a journal to get them out of your head</span></div>Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-91083874934033417042023-07-03T18:40:00.026-04:002023-11-09T08:03:36.599-05:00Using Humor<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Humor and storytelling can attract clients, improve presentations, persuade jurors, and win negotiations. Below are tips for storytelling and resources for improving your skills. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Tips</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Audience </i>- know your audience and tailor you story to it.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Content - </i>tell<i> </i></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); text-size-adjust: 100%;">who, what, when, where, why, and how. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Delivery </i>- make your presentation entertaining and interesting.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Duration </i>- keep your story short and simple to avoid losing audience attention.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Personality </i>- connect with your audience by telling a personal story from your past.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Theme </i>- select a theme that relates to your audience and case. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Articles</b></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-news/be-a-storytelling-lawyer/#:~:text=By%20weaving%20together%20compelling%20narratives%20that%20capture%20the,that%20can%20be%20invaluable%20in%20achieving%20positive%20outcomes.">Being a </a></span><span style="color: #0000ee; font-family: arial;"><u>Storyteller</u></span></div><div><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/gpsolo/publications/gpsolo_ereport/2022/january-2022/building-your-business-relationships-religion-politics-humor/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Building Relationships</span></a></div><div><a href="https://napco4courtleaders.org/2022/08/six-storytelling-dos-and-donts-for-lawyers-and-court-leaders/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Do's and Don'ts of Storytelling</span></a></div><div><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/guides/smarterliving/how-to-tell-a-good-story"><span style="font-family: arial;">How to Tell a Story</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.abajournal.com/voice/article/humor-in-the-courtroom-no-laughing-matter">Humor in the Courtroom</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2020/12/lessons-from-mark-twain.html?m=1">Lessons from Mark Twain</a> </span></div><div><a href="https://www.nycbar.org/images/stories/pdfs/careerdevelopment/persuasion_storytelling.pdf"><span style="font-family: arial;">Persuasion with Storytelling</span></a></div><div><a href="https://mow.fd.org/sites/mow/files/training/sessions/Theories%20and%20Storytelling/StorytellingforLawyersLawReview.pdf"><span style="font-family: arial;">Storytelling for Lawyers</span></a></div><div><a href="https://hbr.org/2020/07/sarcasm-self-deprecation-and-inside-jokes-a-users-guide-to-humor-at-work"><span style="font-family: arial;">Using Humor at Work</span></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b style="font-family: arial;">Books</b></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=1627229264 ">Art of Storytelling</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0314184716 ">Making Your Case</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Storyworthy-Engage-Persuade-through-Storytelling/dp/1608685489/ref=sr_1_13?crid=1NH0EML8R3FBP&keywords=humor+and+storytelling&qid=1689189319&s=books&sprefix=humor+and+storytelling%2Cstripbooks%2C870&sr=1-13&asin=1608685489&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1">Powerful Storytelling</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cap-press.com/books/isbn/9781531001476/Speaking-Outside-the-Courtroom"><span style="font-family: arial;">Speaking Outside the Courtroom</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=9780195396638 ">Storytelling for Lawyers</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>CPE</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.nbi-sems.com/95622">Advocating with Storytelling (NBI)</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.lawline.com/course/the-power-of-story-at-trial-effective-storytelling-techniques-for-the-courtroom">The Power of Storytelling (Lawline)</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.law.com/clecenter/online-course-catalog/storytelling-for-all-lawyers-6569/">Storytelling for Litigators and Negotiators (Law.com)</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Podcasts</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.jeremywrichter.com/2022/02/17/using-humor-and-storytelling-in-law-with-joel-oster/">Using Humor and Storytelling</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmApTg9IZ0g">Storytelling Tips</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Videos</b><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbxpWlltyPY">How to Use Storytelling</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw2MKSpnzNc">Storytelling for Lawyers</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2VH1rraUY4"><span style="font-family: arial;">Winning with Stories</span></a></div>Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-4955877334663292632023-06-26T15:37:00.010-04:002023-11-15T15:35:08.178-05:00Supervising Lawyers<div><span style="font-family: arial;">Below are tips for supervising lawyers and keeping them happy. Also included are links to articles, books, and checklists for implementing the tips. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>TIPS</b></span></div><div><div><b style="font-family: arial;"><i>Apps</i></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> - use apps to facilitate communications and productivity</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Availability</i></b> - be available to employees by chat, email, and text</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Collaboration</i></b> - use social events, business meetings and newsletters to promote productivity</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Communications</i></b> - Emphasize communication between team members and focus on listening</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Managing</i></b> - resist the urge to micro manage</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Planning</i></b> - use policy statements to set expectations about working hours, reimbursement for supplies, and tech support.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Meetings</b> - shorten meetings and reduce the number of them </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Praise</i></b> - compliment employees and celebrate their milestones </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Tracking</i></b> - use apps to track productivity and progress</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div><b><span style="font-family: arial;">APPS</span></b></div><div><a href="http://www.asana.com"><span style="font-family: arial;">Asana</span></a></div><div><a href="http://www.clickup.com"><span style="font-family: arial;">ClickUp</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9310341?hl=en">Google Tasks</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.monday.com">Monday</a></span></div><div><a href="http://www.teamwork.com" style="font-family: arial;">Teamwork</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-family: arial;">ARTICLES</span></b></div></div><div><a href="https://abovethelaw.com/2022/04/managing-remote-and-hybrid-teams/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hybrid Teams</span></a></div><div><a href="https://www.mycase.com/blog/law-firm-operations/team-management/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Law Firm Management</span></a></div><div><a href="https://www.lawclerk.legal/blog/how-to-manage-your-remote-associate/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Managing Associates</span></a></div><div><a href="https://hbr.org/2022/10/what-great-remote-managers-do-differently"><span style="font-family: arial;">Managing Remote Teams</span></a></div><div><a href="https://crisp.co/remote-law-firm-team/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Remote Law Firms</span></a></div><div><a href="https://milawyersweekly.com/news/2021/05/13/tips-for-managing-remote-employees/ "><span style="font-family: arial;">Tips for Managing Employees</span></a></div><div><a href="https://gmelius.com/blog/google-tasks"><span style="font-family: arial;">Using Google Tasks to Organize Teams</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: arial;">BOOKS</span></b></div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Remote-Harvard-Business-Review/dp/1647820529/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=UHAHABUNEQOK&keywords=hbr+guide+to+remote+work&qid=1687805386&sprefix=hbr+guide+to+remote+work%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1"><span style="font-family: arial;">HBR Guide to Remote Work</span></a></div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Long-Distance-Leader-Remarkable-Remote-Leadership/dp/1523094613/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=7a538f97-968a-455e-90b2-12e42963f049"><span style="font-family: arial;">Long Distance Leadership</span></a></div><div><a href="https://books.google.com/books/about/Remote_Work_Revolution.html?id=fa_sDwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&gboemv=1#v=onepage&q&f=false"><span style="font-family: arial;">Managing Remote Workers</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: arial;">CHECKLISTS</span></b></div><div><div><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/gpsolo/publications/gpsolo_ereport/2023/june-2023/remote-employees-best-practices-checklist/"><span style="font-family: arial;">ABA</span></a></div><div><a href="https://www.bloomberglaw.com/external/document/XC99QGDG000000/employment-checklist-remote-employees-best-practices-annotated"><span style="font-family: arial;">Bloomberg</span></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Management Systems</span></b></div><div><a href="http://www.lexacata.com"><span style="font-family: arial;">Lexacata</span></a></div><div><a href="http://www.mycase.com"><span style="font-family: arial;">MyCase</span></a></div><div><a href="http://www.practicepanther.com"><span style="font-family: arial;">Practice Panther</span></a></div><div><a href="https://www.rocketmatter.com/features/legal-practice-management/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Rocketmatter</span></a></div><div><a href="https://www.zoho.com/projects/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Zoho</span></a></div><div><br /></div>Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-75372548564377997812023-05-25T14:01:00.008-04:002024-03-12T14:05:09.400-04:00Working After Retirement<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;">Working after retirement age can boost savings, improve well-being,
and increase Social Security benefits. Consult your
financial advisor and family members to assess the benefits and disadvantages
of continuing to work. Below are alternatives for working after retirement and
resources for pursuing them. </span></span></p><div style="background: repeat white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #212121;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Alternatives</b><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Continuity</i></span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #212121; font-family: arial;"> - continue working at your firm; consider a reduced schedule
or change in responsibility.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span style="background: repeat white; color: #212121;">Mentoring</span></i><span style="background: repeat white; color: #212121;"> - mentor
younger lawyers at your firm or participate in bar sponsored programs.<br /> <o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #212121;">Part-timer</span></i><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #212121;"> -</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #212121;">
pursue part-time or contract work for existing clients, former firms, or new
prospects.<br /> <o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #212121;">Pro Bono</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #212121;"> - serve the community by participating in volunteer activities or pro
bono programs.<br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #444444;">Teaching</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #444444;"> - stay connected to the profession by teaching law or leading a
seminar. </span></span></div><div style="background: repeat white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #444444;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="background: repeat white; text-align: left;"><b style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Articles<br /></span></b><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://work.chron.com/reasons-lawyer-13426.html">Career Paths for Retired Lawyers</a></span></div><div style="background: repeat white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://work.chron.com/jobs-retired-lawyers-2391.html">Jobs for Retired Lawyers</a><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/publications/youraba/2019/november-2019/how-to-lay-the-groundwork-for-a-satisfying-retirement-/?login">Leverage your JD in Retirement</a></span></div><div style="background: repeat white; text-align: left;"><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: initial;"><a href="Year, More Americans Than Ever Turn 65. They’re Redefining Retirement. - WSJ https://www.wsj.com/health/america-has-never-had-so-many-65-year-olds-theyre-redefining-the-milestone-4383e769?mod=djemwhatsnews"><span style="font-family: arial;">Redefining Retirement</span></a></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: initial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.dailynews.com/2023/03/19/why-unretirement-is-bringing-older-workers-back-into-the-workplace/amp/">Unretirement Trends</a></span></div></div><div style="background: repeat white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/insurance/medicare/working-past-65">Things
You Should Know About Working Past 65</a><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/working-after-retirement">Working
After Retirement</a><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></div><div style="background: repeat white; text-align: left;"><b style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Books</span></b></div><div style="background: repeat white; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/376475489/" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: arial;">Hire and
Retire</a></div><div style="background: repeat white; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/433446708/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Life Beyond the Bar</span></a></div><div style="background: repeat white; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=1604427159" style="font-family: arial;">Lawyer's
Retirement Planning Guide</a></div><div style="background: repeat white; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/214260/" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: arial;">Passing the Torch Without Getting Burned</a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: arial;"> </span></div><div style="background: repeat white; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/content/aba-cms-dotorg/en/products/inv/book/357298380/" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: arial;">Second
Acts for Solo and Small Firm Lawyers</a></div><div style="background: repeat white; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="background: repeat white; text-align: left;"><b style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Webinars</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aba-journal-podcasts-legal-talk-network/id377008759?i=1000639207306">Deciding When to Retire</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/senior_lawyers/events_cle/financial-planning-before-and-after-retirement/">Financial
Planning Before and After Retirement</a><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/events-cle/mtg/web/430259282/">Our
Retirement (Or Not) Story</a><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/going-back-to-work-after-retirement">Tips
for Returning to Work After Retirement</a>.<br /></span><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></div>
<div style="background: repeat white; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Websites<br /></span></b><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/careercenter/?login">Career
Center (ABA)<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://abaretirement.com/learning-center/?_sft_post_tag=program-participants">Retirement
Learning Center (ABA)<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/work/?cmp=KNC-BRD-MC-REALPOSS-BING-SEARCH-WORKJOBS&gclid=5d77066726d813aaca7c6260a809a1b0&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=5d77066726d813aaca7c6260a809a1b0">Work
& Jobs (ARRP)<br /></a></span><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/center-pro-bono/resources/volunteer-opportunities/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Volunteer
Opportunities (ABA)</span></a></div>
Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-39551539741236924242023-04-27T21:30:00.005-04:002023-10-08T10:50:48.716-04:00Going Back to School<div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Going back to school can help advances careers and achieve personal fulfillment after retirement. Education can also be used to develop specialties, improve skills, and learn legal developments. Below are tips for continuing your education and
resources for implementing them. </span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Tips</b></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /><i>Benefits</i></b> -
use educational programs to add specialties, change careers, improve skills,
and expand social networks.</span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><b><i>Costs</i></b> -
consider free and low-cost programs offered by online providers and community
colleges.</span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><b><i>Disciplines </i></b>-
options include practice management, law office technology, and legal
specialties like environmental, estate planning, international, maritime, and
tax law.</span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><b><i>Providers</i></b><b> </b>- search programs offered by bar associations, CLE
organizations, online providers, and universities.</span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><b><i>Style</i></b> -
select the learning style that suits your needs (e.g. in-person, online, or podcasts).</span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><b><i>Teaching</i></b> -
give back to the profession by teaching at an undergraduate college or law
school.</span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><b><i>Timing</i></b> -
attend CLE programs early in careers, use part-time programs at career
mid-points, pursue full-time programs for sabbaticals, and take adult education
courses during retirement.</span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 2;"><b style="font-family: arial;">Articles</b></p><div style="margin: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/creativegroup/stage/guide-to-graduate-education/certify-your-way-to-career-excellence/">Certificate Programs</a></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323514404578650060155515452.html?reflink=share_mobilewebshare"><span style="color: #2f5597; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2F5597; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent1; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 191;">Changing Careers<br /></span></a><span style="color: #2f5597;"><a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-60-000-these-colleges-help-older-workers-plot-encore-careers-a0060b9a?st=vkahuq5i8a7aqbz&reflink=share_mobilewebshare" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2f5597; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2F5597; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent1; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 191;">Colleges Programs for Career Changers<br /></span></a></span><span style="color: #2f5597;"><a href="https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/7064-back-to-school-career-change.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2f5597; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2F5597; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent1; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 191;">Going Back to School<br /></span></a></span></span><span style="color: #2f5597;"><a href="https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/choosing-a-masters-degree-program" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2f5597;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Pursuing a Masters</span><br /></span></a></span><span style="color: #003453; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.15pt;"><a href="http://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T037-C000-S004-retirees-return-to-college-just-for-the-fun-of-it.html">Retirees Returning to School</a></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; text-align: left;"><b><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #003453; letter-spacing: 0.15pt;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Books</b></span></div><section class="aba-article-content" style="box-sizing: inherit; counter-reset: article-content 0;"><div style="margin: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent1;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1984861204?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_757MMTKNQ5FQVVHCQW97" target="_blank"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #4472c4;">Career Success<br /></span></a></span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent1;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Adulthood-Comprehensive-Guide-Fourth/dp/1119490480/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32T0K8DP92ELZ&keywords=Learning+in+Adulthood%3A+A+Comprehensive+Guide%2C+4th+Edition&qid=1677510893&s=books&sprefix=learning+in+adulthood+a+comprehensive+guide%2C+4th+edition%2Cstripbooks%2C319&sr=1-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.c1e7b9a2-53cf-44f5-ab39-5386af17669d" target="_blank"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #4472c4;">Learning in Adulthood<br /></span></a></span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent1;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/357298380/" target="_blank"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #4472c4;">Second Acts for Solo and Small Firm Lawyers<br /></span></a></span></span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent1;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Grad-School-Uncovering/dp/0691201099/ref=sr_1_3?crid=M0TS70N0BVVJ&keywords=fiske+graduate+school&qid=1677510514&s=books&sprefix=fiske+graduate+school%2Cstripbooks%2C133&sr=1-3" target="_blank"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #4472c4;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Selecting a Graduate Curriculum</span><br /></span></a></span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"> </span></div><h4 style="margin: 0in; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="letter-spacing: 0.01125rem;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Websites</span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent1;"><a href="https://qa.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/aba_approved_law_schools/?login" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: arial;">Approved Law Schools</span></a></span></span></span></h4><h4 style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: #4472c4;"><a href="https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: arial;">Best Graduate Schools</span></a></span></span></span></h4><h4 style="margin: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent1;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/cle-marketplace/" target="_blank"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #4472c4;">CLE Programs</span></a></span></span></span></span></h4><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.quimbee.com/resources/comparing-the-top-online-and-in-person-cle-programs#comparing-the-top-online-and-in-person-cle-programs">Online Programs</a></span></span></span></div><h4 style="margin: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent1;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/llm-degrees_post_j_d_non_j_d/" target="_blank"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #4472c4;">Post-JD & Non-JD Programs</span></a></span></span></span></span></h4><h4 style="margin: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent1;"><a href="https://www.osherfoundation.org/olli_list.html">Programs for Retired Students</a><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/llm-degrees_post_j_d_non_j_d/" target="_blank"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #4472c4;"><br /></span></a></span></span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent1;"><br /></span></span></span></h4>
</section></div><div style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div class="article-content basecomponent" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><section class="aba-article-content" style="box-sizing: inherit; counter-reset: article-content 0;"></section></div></div>Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-74268416343905382352023-03-09T11:46:00.012-05:002023-05-25T13:52:38.225-04:00Welcoming New Clients<div style="background-color: white; background: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Make new clients welcome by providing them with a welcome kit. The kit can be posted on firm websites, physically delivered at in-person <span style="color: #252525; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;">consultations or emailed for virtual consultations. Below are tips for creating welcome kits and </span><span style="background-color: white; background: white; color: #333333;">links to resources to help you welcome new clients. </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; background: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white; background: white; color: #333333;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; background: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white; background: white; color: #333333;"><b>Tips</b><br /></span><b><i><span style="color: #252525; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Benefits</span></i></b><span style="color: #252525; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"> - welcome kits create favorable impressions, set expectations, and streamline
the onboarding process. <br /></span><b><i><span style="color: #252525; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Contents</span></i></b><span style="color: #252525; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - include a contact page, client questionnaire, firm brochure, retention
agreement, and welcome letter.<br /><o:p></o:p></span><b><i><span style="color: #252525; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cover</span></i></b><span style="color: #252525; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - put the contents in a
presentation folder imprinted with the firm's name to make it memorable.<br /> <o:p></o:p></span><b><i><span style="color: #252525; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Digital</span></i></b><span style="color: #252525; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - create a PDF or video for the benefit of clients that consult virtually
or prefer being paperless.<br /><o:p></o:p></span><b><i><span style="color: #252525; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Education</span></i></b><span style="color: #252525; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - use the ki</span><span style="color: #33475b; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">t to introduce members of the firm, billing procedures,
client responsibilities, possible outcomes, and timelines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <br /> </span><o:p></o:p></span><b><i><span style="color: #33475b; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tools</span></i></b><i><span style="color: #33475b; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></i><span style="color: #33475b; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">- keep clients
happy by using additional tools<i> </i>like<i> </i>practice management apps and
client intake forms.<br /><o:p></o:p></span><i><span style="color: #33475b; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> <br /></o:p></span></i><b><span style="background-color: white; background: white; color: #292929; letter-spacing: 0.15pt;">Articles<br /></span></b><a href="https://www.clio.com/blog/client-intake-law-firms/#:~:text=Client%20intake%20in%20law%20firms%20is%20the%20process,firm%20attorneys.%20Usually%2C%20it%E2%80%99s%20also%20an%20unbillable%20one."><span style="background-color: white; background: white; letter-spacing: 0.15pt;">Client Intake Guide<br /></span></a><a href="https://lawyerist.com/news/create-a-new-client-welcome-package/"><span style="background-color: white; background: white; letter-spacing: 0.15pt;">Creating a Welcome Kit</span></a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; background: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://cpn-legal.com/2013/04/29/one-way-to-differentiate-yourself-create-a-new-client-packet/">Differentiating Yourself</a><a href="https://lawyerist.com/news/create-a-new-client-welcome-package/"><span style="background-color: white; background: white; letter-spacing: 0.15pt;"><br /></span></a><a href="https://www.attorneyatwork.com/tech-tips-best-advice-for-improving-client-intake/"><span style="background-color: white; background: white; letter-spacing: 0.15pt;">Improving Client Intake<br /></span></a><a href="https://blog.blumberg.com/index.php/2022/08/22/keeping-clients-happy/"><span style="background-color: white; background: white; letter-spacing: 0.15pt;">Keeping Clients Happy<br /></span></a><a href="https://databox.com/client-onboarding-checklist"><span style="background-color: white; background: white; letter-spacing: 0.15pt;">Onboarding Checklist</span></a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; background: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2020/02/client-portals.html">Using Client Portals</a><a href="https://databox.com/client-onboarding-checklist"><span style="background-color: white; background: white; letter-spacing: 0.15pt;"><br /></span></a><o:p> <br /></o:p><b><span style="background-color: white; background: white; color: #555555; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Books<br /></span></b><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/204685537/"><span style="background-color: white; background: white; letter-spacing: 0.15pt;">Capturing Clients</span></a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; background: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/214364/">Creating Client Pamphlets</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; background: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/406809781/">Checklists, Forms, and Procedure</a> <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/204685537/"><span style="background-color: white; background: white;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Law-Firm-Intake/dp/1946203262"><span style="background-color: white; background: white; letter-spacing: 0.15pt;">Law Firm Intake Guide<br /></span></a><a href="https://www.clio.com/blog/client-intake-law-firms/"><span style="background-color: white; background: white; letter-spacing: 0.15pt;">Intake Procedures<br /></span></a><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/222024070/"><span style="background-color: white; background: white; letter-spacing: 0.15pt;">Risk Management</span></a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; background: white; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; background: white; text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: arial;">Examples</b></div><div style="background-color: white; background: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.ashmorelawfirm.com/client-welcome-packet">Ashmore Law Firm</a> (Dallas - General Practice)</span></div><div style="background-color: white; background: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.ocelderlaw.com/resources/welcome-packet/">Burbank Law Firm</a> (Fullerton, CA - Elder Law)</span></div><div style="background-color: white; background: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.chrisearley.com/welcome-to-to-our-extended-family.html">Earley Law Firm</a> (Boston - Personal Injury)</span></div><div style="background-color: white; background: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://attorneyjaviermarcos.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/WELCOME-PACKET-ENGLISH.pdf">Marcos Law Firm</a> (Houston - Personal Injury)</span></div><div style="background-color: white; background: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.thomaslawdc.com/become-a-client.html">Thomas Law Firm</a> (Houston - Family Law)</span></div><div style="background-color: white; background: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; background: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Supplies</b></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/products-search/?q=clientbrochure&hl=on&hl.fl=title%2Cdescription&wt=json&start=0&rows=10&fq=((id%3A%5C%2Fcontent%2Faba-cms-dotorg%2Fen%2Fproducts%2Finv%2F*%20OR%20id%3A%5C%2Fcontent%2Faba-cms-dotorg%2Fen%2Fproducts%2Fecd%2F*%20OR%20id%3A%5C%2Fcontent%2Faba-cms-dotorg%2Fen%2Fevents-cle%2Fecd%2Fondemand%2F*))&fq=(id%3A%5C%2Fcontent%2Faba-cms-dotorg%2Fen%2Fproducts%2Finv%2F*%20OR%20id%3A%5C%2Fcontent%2Faba-cms-dotorg%2Fen%2Fproducts%2Fecd%2F*%20OR%20id%3A%5C%2Fcontent%2Faba-cms-dotorg%2Fen%2Fproducts%2Fsub%2F*%20OR%20id%3A%5C%2Fcontent%2Faba-cms-dotorg%2Fen%2Fproducts%2Fmbr%2F*)&defType=edismax&mm=75%25&fl=id%3Aid%2Cscore%3Ascore%2Ctitle%3Atitle_s%2Cdescription%3Adescription_txt_en%2Curl%3Aurl_s%2CpublishedDate%3Apublished_date_dt%2CPublishing%20Entity%3APublishing_Entity%2CTopics%3ATopics%2CresourceType%3Asling_resource_type_s%2CcqTags%3Acq_tags%2CisProduct%3Ais_product_b%2Csku%3Aproduct_id_s%2CchildProducts%3Achild_product_ids_ss%2ClistPrice%3Alist_price_s%2CproductType%3Aproduct_class_code_description_s%2Cimagery%3Aimage_url_ss%2Cauthor%3Aauthor_ss&json.facet=%7B%22Product%20Type%22%3A%7B%22type%22%3A%22terms%22%2C%22field%22%3A%22product_type_ss%22%2C%22limit%22%3A100%7D%2C%22Topics%22%3A%7B%22type%22%3A%22terms%22%2C%22field%22%3A%22Topics%22%2C%22limit%22%3A100%7D%2C%22Publishing%20Entity%22%3A%7B%22type%22%3A%22terms%22%2C%22field%22%3A%22sponsor_ss%22%2C%22limit%22%3A100%7D%2C%22publishing_entity_tags%22%3A%7B%22type%22%3A%22terms%22%2C%22field%22%3A%22cq_tags%22%2C%22prefix%22%3A%22publishing_entity%3A%22%2C%22limit%22%3A100%7D%7D&facet=true&sort=score%20DESC">ABA</a> - estate planning pamphlets</span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.blumberg.com/marketing/">Blumberg </a>- business cards, firm brochures, and client pamphlets</span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.office.fedex.com/default/hub/print-materials-for-small-business">FedEx Office</a> - business cards and brochures</span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.legalstore.com/Legal-Promotional-Products-s/6.htm">Legal Store</a> - pamphlets, presentation folders</span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.officedepot.com/l/print-and-copy/print-services">Office Depot</a> - business cards, brochures, pamphlets, presentation folders</span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.staples.com/services/printing/sales-marketing/brochures/professional-services/">Staples</a> - business cards, brochures and pamphlets</span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; 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Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-2446946411834377272023-03-03T09:38:00.027-05:002023-07-05T11:48:11.623-04:00Marketing with Chatbots<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Chatbot apps enable firms to effortlessly answer client questions. Chatbots respond to questions with text and voice. The apps are affordable and easily added to law firm websites. Firms can select the data provided by chatbots, including information about the firm and legal problems it can solve. The apps can attract new clients and improve service to existing ones. Use the resources below to help add a chatbot to your firm's website.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><b>Articles<br /></b><a href="https://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2020/07/applications-for-legal-chatbots/">Applications for Legal Chatbots</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.spectrum.com/business/insights/technology/how-i-did-it-added-a-chatbot-to-attract-customers/">Attracting Clients with a Chabot<br /></a><a href="https://www.attorneyatwork.com/live-chat-and-chatbots-for-lawyers/">Benefits of Chatbots and Live Chat</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://directory.lawnext.com/library/how-to-choose-the-best-live-chat-service-provider-software-for-your-law-firm/">Chooisng a Live Chat Provider<br /></a><a href="https://www.attorneyatwork.com/legal-chatbots-ethical-considerations-for-law-firms/">Ethical Implications</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.clio.com/blog/chatbots-for-lawyers/">Guide to Chatbots</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blog.smart-tribune.com/en/sales-chatbot">Using Chabots on Websites</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/insights/legal/b/thought-leadership/posts/why-and-how-to-create-a-law-firm-chatbot">Why and How to Create a Chatbot<br /></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p><b><br /></b></o:p></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p><b>Books</b></o:p></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Bots-Creating-Conversational-Experiences/dp/1491974826/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VFYYGRYT301G&keywords=Designing+Bots%3A+Creating+Conversational+Experiences&qid=1677855602&s=books&sprefix=designing+bots+creating+conversational+experiences%2Cstripbooks%2C97&sr=1-1">Designing Bots</a></o:p></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1999834801/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=botsfloor0d-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1999834801&linkId=f484afb09a1cea18a36964fdacc501ae">Guide to Making Chatbots</a></o:p></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Business-Bots-Company-Through-Conversation/dp/0998289019/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8">Using Bots to Grow Firms</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p><b>Providers<br /></b></o:p></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p><a href="https://www.codal.com/insights/blog/5-best-legal-chatbots">Codal Reviews</a></o:p></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p><a href="https://directory.lawnext.com/categories/chatbots-legal-bots-development/">Law Next Directory<br /></a></o:p></span><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;">Samples</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.ashmorelawfirm.com/client-welcome-packet">Ashmore Law Firm</a> (Dallas, TX - General Practice)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.ocelderlaw.com/resources/welcome-packet/">Burbank Law Firm</a> (Fullerton, CA - Estate Planning)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.newyorkcitydiscriminationlawyer.com/">Phillips & Associates</a> (New York City - Discrimination Law)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://manychat.com/blog/chatbot-examples/#:~:text=20%20best%20chatbot%20examples%201%201.%20Mindvalley%20Mindvalleyis,...%208%208.%20Emirates%20Vacations%20...%20More%20items" style="font-family: arial;">Retail Examples</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> (Various - Consumer Goods and Services)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
<b style="font-family: arial;">Webinar<br /></b><a href="https://www.score.org/event/keep-your-customers-and-get-new-ones-using-chatbot-technology" style="font-family: arial;">Usint Chatbot Technology</a><p></p>Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-71517566026211218272023-02-22T18:02:00.017-05:002023-12-16T14:53:35.920-05:00Corporate Lawyering<div style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Changing jobs can be risky when moving from a law firm to a
company or government agency, nonprofit organization. Careers can be stymied by lack of advancement, job loss can result
from corporate mergers, and new management can change the standing of in-house
lawyers. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Following are some tips and resources to
help you transition to a successful career as an in-house counsel. <br /></span><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> <br /></span></o:p><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Tips<br /></span></b><i style="font-family: arial;">Advancement</i><span style="font-family: arial;"> - confirm that the company organization provides
adequate opportunity for advancement within the law department and
management.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> <br /></span><i style="font-family: arial;">Assessment</i><span style="font-family: arial;"> - assess the job and yourself to assure
that you are a good fit for the position and the organization.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Career</i> - pursue employers that have established
career paths (e.g. staff attorney, senior attorney, managing attorney,
director, general counsel).<br /></span><i style="font-family: arial;">Networking</i><span style="font-family: arial;"> - continuing your professional network
with outside lawyers to share expertise, friendships, and career opportunities.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Industry</i> - avoid cyclical industries that are prone
to layoffs and salary freezes.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Professionalism</i> - set aside time to take part in bar
association programs and pro bono activities.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Timing</i> - delay departure from your firm for several
years after graduation to develop your legal knowledge and supervisory abilities.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: left;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></o:p><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Articles<br /></span></b><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/blog/critical-thinking-for-in-house-lawyers/">Critical Thinking for In-House Lawyers</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://fordhamlawreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Wald_April_C_10.pdf"><span>Emerging Career Trajectories for In-House Lawyers<br /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://abaforlawstudents.com/2017/12/18/is-an-in-house-job-right-for-you-guide/">Guide to In-House Careers<br /></a></span></span><a href="https://hbr.org/2022/05/switching-jobs-heres-how-to-make-sure-you-wont-regret-it" style="font-family: arial;">Making Sure You Don't Regret a Job Change</a><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://abaforlawstudents.com/2017/12/18/is-an-in-house-job-right-for-you-guide/"><span style="color: black;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></a></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/young_lawyers/publications/after-the-bar/professional-life/making-the-transition-to-in-house-counsel/">Preparing Yourself to Go In-House<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="applebybatenhorst.pdf (americanbar.org)">Strategies for a Successful Transition<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://abovethelaw.com/2022/09/understanding-and-thriving-in-the-role-of-an-in-house-lawyer/"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thriving As An In-House Lawyer<br /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetoday.org/article/successfully-transitioning-to-an-in-house-career/" target="_blank">Transitioning to an In-House Career<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/corporate-counsel/24768-what-does-a-typical-day-look-like-for-in-house-counsel"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Typical Day for In-House Counsel<br /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.legal500.com/gc-magazine/feature/what-i-wish-id-known-moving-in-house/">What I Wish I'd Known Before Moving In-House</a></span></span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Books<br /></span></b><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/213166/">Corporate Counsel
Basics<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/278464342/">The Corporate
Counsel Survival Guide<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/276820058/">Ten Things You
Need to Know as an In-House Counsel<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/385264757/">Ten More Things
You Need to Know as an In-House Counsel<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/content/aba-cms-dotorg/en/products/inv/book/419335085/">Showing
the Value of the Legal Department: More Than Just a Cost Center</a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: left;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;">Videos<br /></span></span></b><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSlIcJ9KMLU"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Frequently Asked Questions
About In-House Counsel Careers<br /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/in-house/how-to-be-an-effective-in-house-counsel"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">How to Be An Effective
In-House Counsel<br /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://fedsoc.org/events/working-in-house-perspectives-from-corporate-counsel"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Working In-House Perspectives
from Corporate Counsel</span></a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: left;"><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;">Websites<br /></span></span></b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/careercenter/">ABA<br /></a></span></span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.acc.com/career-development/career-resources">ACC<br /></a></span></span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.nalp.org/lawstudentsgraduates">NALP<br /></a></span></span><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/young_lawyers/publications/tyl/topics/in-house-counsel/"><span style="font-family: arial;">YLD</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> <br /></span></a><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></p>Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-63665338640460103072023-02-17T12:21:00.023-05:002023-10-11T20:40:30.564-04:00Curing Depression<p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 15px;">Abraham Lincoln battled depression during his legal career and Presidency. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 15px;">Lawyers are especially susceptible to depression due to the rigors of the legal profession. Symptoms include inability to sleep, loss of energy, feelings of worthlessness, diminished ability to think, and thoughts of death. Avoid depression by</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 15px;"> setting reasonable goals, prioritizing tasks, and using bar association resources. Consider seeking</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 15px;"> medical help if you experience symptoms of depression. For additional tips, see the articles, books and websites listed below.</span></p><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><b style="font-family: arial;">Articles</b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/young_lawyers/publications/after-the-bar/personal-life/there-are-many-faces-to-depression-and-many-paths-to-recovery/">Battling Depression</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/therapy-matters/201105/the-depressed-lawyer?amp">Causes of Lawyer Depression</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/the-no-drug-approach-to-mild-depression">Curing Mild Depression Without Drugs</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/depression-after-stroke-john-fetterman-c653cb08">Depression After Medical Procedures</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://t.co/SfQm9NyexL">Diagnosing Depression</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/foods-for-depression-4156403">Foods to Fight Depression</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lincolns-Melancholy-Depression-Challenged-President/dp/0618773444/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQiArsefBhCbARIsAP98hXRNMxM_IH9gy4oyzRHdnynWhoXGI5OINjj5pmkZ4ur44tJoGKXnhnAaArJ_EALw_wcB&hvadid=616862811009&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012267&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10458430405866756034&hvtargid=kwd-1461757622&hydadcr=24634_13611738&keywords=lincoln%27s+melancholy&qid=1676813716&sr=8-1">Seeking Professional Help</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lincolns-Melancholy-Depression-Challenged-President/dp/0618773444/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQiArsefBhCbARIsAP98hXRNMxM_IH9gy4oyzRHdnynWhoXGI5OINjj5pmkZ4ur44tJoGKXnhnAaArJ_EALw_wcB&hvadid=616862811009&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012267&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10458430405866756034&hvtargid=kwd-1461757622&hydadcr=24634_13611738&keywords=lincoln%27s+melancholy&qid=1676813716&sr=8-1">Signs of Depression</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.anu.edu.au/covid-19-advice/health-wellbeing/strategies-for-wellbeing-at-home-or-on-campus/spiritual-wellbeing">Spiritual Will-Being</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lincolns-Melancholy-Depression-Challenged-President/dp/0618773444/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQiArsefBhCbARIsAP98hXRNMxM_IH9gy4oyzRHdnynWhoXGI5OINjj5pmkZ4ur44tJoGKXnhnAaArJ_EALw_wcB&hvadid=616862811009&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012267&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10458430405866756034&hvtargid=kwd-1461757622&hydadcr=24634_13611738&keywords=lincoln%27s+melancholy&qid=1676813716&sr=8-1">Treating Depression</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lincolns-Melancholy-Depression-Challenged-President/dp/0618773444/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQiArsefBhCbARIsAP98hXRNMxM_IH9gy4oyzRHdnynWhoXGI5OINjj5pmkZ4ur44tJoGKXnhnAaArJ_EALw_wcB&hvadid=616862811009&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012267&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10458430405866756034&hvtargid=kwd-1461757622&hydadcr=24634_13611738&keywords=lincoln%27s+melancholy&qid=1676813716&sr=8-1"> </a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lincolns-Melancholy-Depression-Challenged-President/dp/0618773444/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQiArsefBhCbARIsAP98hXRNMxM_IH9gy4oyzRHdnynWhoXGI5OINjj5pmkZ4ur44tJoGKXnhnAaArJ_EALw_wcB&hvadid=616862811009&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012267&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10458430405866756034&hvtargid=kwd-1461757622&hydadcr=24634_13611738&keywords=lincoln%27s+melancholy&qid=1676813716&sr=8-1"><span style="color: #444444;">Books</span></a></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lincolns-Melancholy-Depression-Challenged-President/dp/0618773444/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQiArsefBhCbARIsAP98hXRNMxM_IH9gy4oyzRHdnynWhoXGI5OINjj5pmkZ4ur44tJoGKXnhnAaArJ_EALw_wcB&hvadid=616862811009&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012267&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10458430405866756034&hvtargid=kwd-1461757622&hydadcr=24634_13611738&keywords=lincoln%27s+melancholy&qid=1676813716&sr=8-1">Guide to a Satisfying Practice</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lincolns-Melancholy-Depression-Challenged-President/dp/0618773444/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQiArsefBhCbARIsAP98hXRNMxM_IH9gy4oyzRHdnynWhoXGI5OINjj5pmkZ4ur44tJoGKXnhnAaArJ_EALw_wcB&hvadid=616862811009&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012267&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10458430405866756034&hvtargid=kwd-1461757622&hydadcr=24634_13611738&keywords=lincoln%27s+melancholy&qid=1676813716&sr=8-1">Lawyer Well-Being</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lincolns-Melancholy-Depression-Challenged-President/dp/0618773444/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQiArsefBhCbARIsAP98hXRNMxM_IH9gy4oyzRHdnynWhoXGI5OINjj5pmkZ4ur44tJoGKXnhnAaArJ_EALw_wcB&hvadid=616862811009&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012267&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10458430405866756034&hvtargid=kwd-1461757622&hydadcr=24634_13611738&keywords=lincoln%27s+melancholy&qid=1676813716&sr=8-1">Lincoln’s Battle with Depression</a></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #757575; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/186231927/">Models for Happy Lawyers</a></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Lawyers-Mind-Body-Techniques-Better/dp/1627225234/ref=pd_sim_14_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1627225234&pd_rd_r=2ee620e5-2173-11e9-81c1-55944d4ed8db&pd_rd_w=qxj55&pd_rd_wg=ejuUC&pf_rd_p=90485860-83e9-4fd9-b838-b28a9b7fda30&">Yoga for Lawyers</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/administrative/lawyer_assistance/ls_colap_well-being_toolkit_for_lawyers_legal_employers.authcheckdam.pdf">Well-Being Toolkit</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Websites <br /></b></span><span style="color: #757575; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/lawyer_assistance/">ABA</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/">National Institute for Mental Health</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.mentalhealth.gov/about-us">MentalHealth.gov</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/lawyer_assistance/resources/lap_programs_by_state/">State Bar Associations</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div>Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-70828330101055988452023-01-25T08:34:00.013-05:002023-09-09T08:26:52.770-04:00Reducing Stress<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Stress is an occupational hazard for lawyers and their support staff. Causes include adversarial work, heavy workloads, and demanding clients. Below are tips for managing stress and resources for implementing them.</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Tips</b><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Acceptance </i>- recognize your limitations and adjust career and lifestyle<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Attitude </i>- maintain a positive attitude <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Communications</i> - improve your communication skills <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Counseling </i>- seek help from a therapist or your state bar's Lawyer Assistance Program<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Health </i>- improve you eating, exercising, and sleeping habits<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Management </i>- improve time management and technical skills</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #757575;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Articles</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #757575;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href=" https://www.livestrong.com/article/13771206-stress-and-aging/">Coping with Age Related Stress</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #757575;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/publications/gp_solo_magazine/2021-mar-apr/how-to-deal-stress-even-without-meditation.pdf">Dealing with Stress</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #757575; font-family: arial;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(117, 117, 117);"><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/exercise-and-stress/art-20044469">Exercising to Reduce Stress</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #757575; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition-pictures/how-to-reduce-stress-with-diet.aspx">Foods to Fight Stress</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #757575;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2020/11/strategies-for-staying-healthy.html">Leading Healthy Lifestyles</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #757575;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-calm-down#5-minute-strategies">How to Calm Down</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #757575; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/the-power-to-decide-how-you-feel-9550c0c7?st=3tn260xsjnxl0em&reflink=mobilewebshare_permalink">Journaling to Reduce Stress</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #757575;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.clio.com/blog/lawyer-wellness-mental-health/">Maintaining Mental Health</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #757575;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.clio.com/blog/lawyer-stress/">Overcoming Stress</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #757575;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2021/07/preventing-burnout.html?m=1">Preventing Burnout</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #757575; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://salcla.medium.com/pay-attention-to-your-attention-caff108928f6">Protecting Your Attention</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #757575;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.unr.edu/counseling/virtual-relaxation-room/releasing-stress-through-the-power-of-music#:~:text=Upbeat%20music%20can%20make%20you,these%20personal%20experiences%20with%20music.">Relieving Stress with Music</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #757575;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-to-know-about-type-d-personality">Seeking Professional Help</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #757575; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858">Using Meditation to Manage Stress</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Books</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/248964592/">Guide to a Satisfying Practice</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/186231927/">Models for Happy Lawyers</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/138457162/">Techniques for Feeling Beters</a><br /><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575;"><b style="font-family: arial;">Websites </b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/lawyer_assistance/">ABA</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/lawyer_assistance/resources/lap_programs_by_state/">State Bar Associations</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #757575;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-12305042707987059102023-01-21T10:35:00.008-05:002023-03-04T17:32:26.699-05:00Marketing with QR<div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">QR codes look like an ink splotch and have data that point to a website or app. QR codes link to a unique webpage that can be bookmarked, emailed, or left in the form of an open page on a phone’s web browser. Join other professionals who use QR codes to attract prospects and improve client relations. Following are tips for using QR codes and links to resources with more information.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Creating</span> – generate QR codes with an app or ask your stationery provider to create them. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Colorizing</span> – use colors to help your QR code stand out from others.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: arial; font-weight: 700;">Linking</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">– link QR codes to useful information like announcements, articles, and bios. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Logo </span>– insert a logo or photo in your<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;"> </span>QR code to make it eye-catching. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Placing</span> – insert QR codes onto brochures, business cards, flyers, and pamphlets.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Sizing</span> – QR Codes should be at least 1 inch in size or larger to make them readable.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Tracking</span> – use data analytics to track clicks for marketing purposes. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Using</span> – use QR codes for advertising, billing, marketing, and publishing.</span></div><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Articles<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/28/style/qr-codes.html">Comeback of QR Codes</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/28/style/qr-codes.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: rgb(15, 15, 15) 0px -1px 0px inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #222222; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 80ms ease-in 0s, box-shadow 130ms ease-in-out 0s, -webkit-box-shadow 130ms ease-in-out 0s;"><br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://smallbiztrends.com/2016/05/create-a-qr-code.html">Creating QR Codes</a><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2022/10/lawyer-landing-pages.html">Landing Pages</a><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://blog.larrybodine.com/2011/03/articles/tech/how-law-firms-can-use-qr-quick-response-codes-effectively/">Marketing Applications</a><a href="http://blog.larrybodine.com/2011/03/articles/tech/how-law-firms-can-use-qr-quick-response-codes-effectively/" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: rgb(15, 15, 15) 0px -1px 0px inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #222222; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 80ms ease-in 0s, box-shadow 130ms ease-in-out 0s, -webkit-box-shadow 130ms ease-in-out 0s;"><br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.thehalogroup.com/10-things-not-to-do-when-using-qr-codes-for-marketing/">QR Tips</a><a href="https://www.thehalogroup.com/10-things-not-to-do-when-using-qr-codes-for-marketing/" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: rgb(15, 15, 15) 0px -1px 0px inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #222222; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 80ms ease-in 0s, box-shadow 130ms ease-in-out 0s, -webkit-box-shadow 130ms ease-in-out 0s;"><br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://medium.com/@monikaadarsh/best-qr-code-generators-in-2020-i-tried-all-15-of-them-eb206b859d9">Review of QR Generators </a><a href="https://medium.com/@monikaadarsh/best-qr-code-generators-in-2020-i-tried-all-15-of-them-eb206b859d9" style="background-color: transparent; box-shadow: rgb(15, 15, 15) 0px -1px 0px inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #222222; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 80ms ease-in 0s, box-shadow 130ms ease-in-out 0s, -webkit-box-shadow 130ms ease-in-out 0s;"><br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_practice/publications/techreport/2021/sponsored-lawpay-qr-codes/">Using for Payments</a></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: 700;">Books<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/204685537/">Capturing Clients<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/406698992/">Content Marketing<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/273628281/">Marketing on the Internet<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/409061178/">Rainmaking Tips<br /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/184801651/">Smart Marketing</a></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: 700;">Samples<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=law+firm+qr&form=HDRSC2&first=1&tsc=ImageHoverTitle">Bing</a><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=law%20firms%20qr&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg:CX9iD7ThfQMmYedABUHyzXgM8AEAsgIMCgIIABAAOgQIARAA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CBsQuIIBahcKEwio0IbB8eT5AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBg&biw=1263&bih=577">Google</a></span></p><br />Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-32750151658572325732022-12-28T11:19:00.011-05:002023-10-08T10:52:50.793-04:00Improving Youself<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial;">Every day provides an opportunity to improve careers,
finances, and lifestyles. Start by doing a y self-assessment and then
create goals to achieve during the year. Use the following tips to inspire your tactics for a better life. Consult the resources below the list to help implement your strategy. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tips<br /></span></b></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Get Automated</span></i></b><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> —Use practice management software to
automate accounting, billing, communications, dockets, and intake. <br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Keep a Calendar</span></i></b><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> —Keep track of appointments with a
calendaring app, day planner, or desk calendar. Consider cloud-based apps that
can be shared with others and viewed on your personal computer, smartphone, and
other devices. Create group calendars for work and home.<br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reduce Distractions</span></i></b><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">—Switch off the notification feature on
devices to stay focused and reduce anxiety. Use the do-not-disturb feature on
cell phones to avoid interruptions from calls and texts. Curate news on social
media to limit time spent viewing them. <br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Set Goals</span></i></b><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> —Set measurable goals that can be tied
to delegating workloads, increasing family time, improving client intake, and
reducing screen time. Review progress on them periodically throughout the year.<br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Show Appreciation</span></i></b><i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> —</span></i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Say kind words to co-workers and family to
recognize their accomplishments. Thank clients for their cases with a greeting
card.<br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Start Journaling</span></i></b><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> —Keep a daily journal of activities and
aspirations with a personal blog or diary. Periodically review the journal to
assess your strengths and weaknesses<br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Stay Connected</span></i></b><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> —Reach out to family and friends on a
regular basis to stay connected. Make more time available for meals, calls, and
face-to-face activities with them. <br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Take Notes</span></i></b><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">—Take note of conversations, developments, and
observations with a note-taking app or pocket diary. Review the notes on a
daily basis to add items to calendars and create to-do lists. <br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Think Positive</span></i></b><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> —Maintain a positive outlook to overcome
obstacles. Make helpful suggestions to other lawyers and staff. Play soothing
music while working and take daily meditation breaks. These will all help you
to stay positive.<br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Use Checklists</span></i></b><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">—Create checklists for repetitive tasks and
significant projects. They help to assure action needed for successful
outcomes. <br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Volunteer for Pro Bono Work</span></i></b><i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">—Gain a sense
of accomplishment by volunteering your time for pro bono and bar activities.
Volunteer activities can improve your self-esteem and make the world a better
place.<br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> <br /></span></o:p></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Articles<br /></span></i></b></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetips.com/2023/04/going-back-to-school.html">Continuing Education</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/29/well/live/new-years-resolutions-2021.html"><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Downsizing Your
Resolutions<br /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/how-organize-your-life-10-habits-really-organized-people.html"><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">How to Organize
Your Life: 10 Habits of Really Organized People<br /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/174562423/"><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Increasing Your
Productivity and Improving Your Bottom Line<br /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.clio.com/blog/20-realistic-new-years-resolutions-success/"><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Resolutions for Lawyers<br /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.success.com/beyond-resolutions-the-complete-guide-to-achieving-your-new-year-goals/"><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Achieving Your New
Year Goals<br /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://abovethelaw.com/2017/03/6-tips-for-lawyers-on-maintaining-a-positive-outlook/?amp=1"><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Maintaining A
Positive Outlook<br /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/26/well/new-year-expectations.html"><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Managing Your
New-Year Expectations<br /></span></a></span><b><i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> <br /></span></o:p></span></i></b><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Books<br /></span></i></b></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://cap-press.com/books/isbn/9781611634006/The-Organized-Lawyer-Second-Edition"><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Organized
Lawyer<br /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/222037340/"><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A Lawyers Guide to
the Alexander Technique<br /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/338035232/"><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Best Lawyer
You Can Be: A Guide to Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Wellness<br /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Lawyer-Making-Good-Life/dp/0195392329"><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Happy Lawyer: Making
a Good Life in the Law<br /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1476762759/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile"><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Positive Thinking<br /></span></a></span><b><i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> <br /></span></o:p></span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;">Checklists<br /></span></span></i></b><u><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://daringtolivefully.com/10-year-plan"><span style="color: blue; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Individuals<br /></span></a></span></span></u><u><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2017/12/27/15-things-to-top-your-business-checklist-for-the-new-year/?sh=77e479e9570b" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; cursor: pointer; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; text-align: start; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: blue; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Organizations<br /></span></a></span></span></u><u><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.larrybodine.com/articles.asp?Action=GetOneArticle&ArticleID=86" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; cursor: pointer; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; text-align: start; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: blue; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Marketing<br /></span></a></span></span></u><u><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> <br /></span></span></o:p></span></u><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Websites<br /></span></i></b></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/center-pro-bono/"><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Center for Pro
Bono<br /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/cle-marketplace/">CLE Marketplace</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/center-pro-bono/resources/volunteer-opportunities/"><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Volunteer
Activities for Lawyers<br /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/lawyer_assistance/well-being-in-the-legal-profession/"><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Well-Being in the
Legal Profession<br /></span></a></span><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></div>
Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-33060058587504403472022-12-20T13:10:00.026-05:002023-12-06T21:00:47.457-05:00Evaluating Staff<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Improve lawyer performance with periodic reviews. Use reviews to clarify expectations, identify areas for improvement, and monitor progress. Below are tips for conducting performance reviews and resources for further study. </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Tips for Performance Reviews<br /></b>Avoid being confrontational<br />Conduct reviews at least annually</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Don’t compare other lawyers or staff</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Establish firm-wide criteria<br />Invite feedback and listen carefully<br />Meet in a private location<br />Schedule a time convenient date and time<br />Set goals and dates for follow-up</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Take notes on performance </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: arial;">Articles</b><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.edge.ai/2020/04/assessment-models-for-partners-and-lawyers/">Assessing Partner Performance</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/employee-relations/pages/how-to-conduct-a-great-performance-review.aspx">Conducting Performance Reviews</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/avoid-legal-trouble-when-giving-performance-evaluations.html">Do’s and Don’ts for Effective Evaluations</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.mycase.com/blog/legal-business-management/performance-management/">Improving Lawyer Performance</a><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://hbr.org/2016/10/the-performance-management-revolution https://www.google.com/search?">Managing Performance</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.lawpracticetoday.org/article/making-performance-review-better/">Maring Reviews Better</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2022/11/03/associates-performance-reviews-are-influenced-by-market-conditions/">Market Impact on Performance Reviews</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.natlawreview.com/article/preparing-performance-reviews#:~:text=By%20definition%2C%20any%20annual%20performance%20evaluation%20must%20include,the%20time%20that%20you%20spend%20with%20your%20supervisor."><span style="font-family: arial;">Preparing for Performance Reviews</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://www.thebalancemoney.com/bad-performance-review-524880#toc-present-a-plan-to-improve-your-performance"><span style="font-family: arial;">Responding to a Negative Review</span></a><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://abovethelaw.com/tag/performance-reviews/">Reviewing Lawyer Performance</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><b style="font-family: arial;">Books </b></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/213649/">Attorney Evaluations</a></span></div><div><a href="https://store.hbr.org/product/performance-reviews-and-coaching-the-performance-management-collection-5-ebooks/10059#:~:text=This%20digital%20collection%2C%20curated%20by%20Harvard%20Business%20Review%2C,%22Performance%20Reviews%2C%22%20both%20from%20HBR%27s%2020-Minute%20Manager%20Series."><span style="font-family: arial;">Coaching</span></a></div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Managers-Guide-Performance-Reviews/dp/0071421734"><span style="font-family: arial;">Manager's Guide</span></a></div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Employee-Performance-Handbook-Strategies-Employees/dp/1413328865/ref=sr_1_22?crid=3SEQYTUUMC5M0&keywords=performance+appraisal&qid=1671557520&s=books&sprefix=performance+appraisal%2Cstripbooks%2C152&sr=1-22"><span style="font-family: arial;">Handbook</span></a></div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Management-Dummies/dp/1119557658/ref=sr_1_10?crid=2NVVY7WWG96TW&keywords=dummies+guide+performance+appraisal&qid=1671557650&s=books&sprefix=dummys+guide+performance+appraisal%2Cstripbooks%2C152&sr=1-10"><span style="font-family: arial;">Performance Management</span></a></div><div><a href="https://www.clio.com/blog/training-for-lawyers/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Training Lawyers</span></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Forms</span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://lawsocietyontario.azureedge.net/media/lso/media/becoming-licensed/ar17sampleperformanceappraisal.pdf">Ontario Bar Association</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://mcilveeninsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MFLF-Associate-Attorney-Yearly-Review-Form.pdf">McIlveen Firm</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/hr-forms/pages/cms_002017.aspx">Society For Human Resource Management</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Websites</span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_practice/">American Bar Association</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.alanet.org/">Association of Legal Administrator</a>s</span></div><div><a href="https://www.nalp.org/"><span style="font-family: arial;">National Association for Law Placement</span></a></div><div><a href="https://shrm.org/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Society for Human Resource Management</span></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-43287223005742281142022-12-07T15:38:00.252-05:002023-12-06T08:01:28.715-05:00Managing Teams<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Managing, supervising, and motivating lawyers is critical to law firm success. The following tips and resources can help you lead a successful team. </span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Tips</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Assigning</i> - don't micromanage, but do provide guidance and support</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Changing</i> - encourage creativity and be open to new ways of doing things</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Coaching</i> - develop skills by coaching and suggest articles and CPE for self-study </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Collaboration - promote collaboration with activities and communications</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Courtesy</i> - respect and show interest in every member of the team</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Criticizing</i> - give frequent feedback, mentioning both strengths and weaknesses </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Directing</i> - provide guidance and directions when assigning a new case or client</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Flexibility </i>- be flexible by allowing part-time and remote work</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Praising</i> - recognize team members for their work with gift cards, praise, etc.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Technology</i> - use apps to assign cases, monitor performance, and track progress</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Apps</span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.techradar.com/best/best-calendar-apps">Calendars</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-performance-management-software">Performance Appraisals</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-project-management-software">Project Management</a></span></div><div><a href="https://www.uschamber.com/co/run/human-resources/apps-for-managing-remote-teams/amp" style="font-family: arial;">Team Management</a></div><div><a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-to-do-list-apps"><span style="font-family: arial;">To Do Lists</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Articles</b></span></div><div><span style="color: #0000ee; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://financial-cents.com/blog/the-right-way-to-assign-staff-projects/">Assigning Cases</a></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #0000ee; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Handling Workloads</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://albatross.cloud/a-lawyers-guide-to-how-to-effectively-manage-employees">Managing Employees</a><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://lawyerist.com/hiring-staffing/managing-people/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Managing Teams</span></a></div><div><a href="Remote Collaboration https://www.netdocuments.com/blog/remote-collaboration-for-law-firms"><span style="font-family: arial;">Remote Collaboration</span></a></div><div><a href="https://www.natlawreview.com/article/how-to-manage-small-law-firm"><span style="font-family: arial;">Small Firm Management</span></a></div><div><a href="https://hbr.org/2012/07/law-firms-need-to-take-care-of"><span style="font-family: arial;">Taking Care of Talent</span></a></div><div><a href="https://www.upcounsel.com/performance-appraisal-examples"><span style="font-family: arial;">Using Performance Appraisals</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Books</span></b></div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Supervisor-Manager-Leader-Basics-Being/dp/1537029215/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=1HFLGU3XDS45N&keywords=supervising+for+dummies&qid=1670507161&sprefix=supervising+%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySzdNN0ZINjNHVElLJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjc4MDIyVVZPRjNPME83U01IJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxMzYxMzIxV0w0MjQzNEtFRzQ2JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ=="><span style="font-family: arial;">Being a Boss</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/424883450/">Collaboration Tools</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;"><a href="https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/hrcommunication/">Communications Handbook</a></span><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Employee-Performance-Handbook-Strategies-Employees/dp/1413328865/ref=sr_1_28?crid=16RWHDTJ7NP55&keywords=performance+appraisal&qid=1670508862&s=books&sprefix=performance+appraisal%2Cstripbooks%2C89&sr=1-28"><span style="font-family: arial;">Employee Performance Handbook</span></a></div><div><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/419978900/"><span style="font-family: arial;">Law Office Manual</span></a></div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Opening-Managing-Law-Office-Clients/dp/057872619X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QAO17278VZEE&keywords=opening+and+managing+a+law+office&qid=1670507049&sprefix=opening+and+managing+a+law+office%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc&asin=057872619X&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1"><span style="font-family: arial;">Managing a Law Office</span></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Performance Reviews</b></span></div><div><a href="http://mcilveeninsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MFLF-Associate-Attorney-Yearly-Review-Form.pdf"><span style="font-family: arial;">Associate Attorney</span></a></div><div><a href="https://icma.org/documents/city-attorney-performance-evaluation-form"><span style="font-family: arial;">City Attorney</span></a></div><div><a href="https://www.slideshare.net/matthewjones2187/litigation-attorney-performance-appraisal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Litigator</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.ncbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sample-Attorney-Support-Staff-Self-Eval-and-180-review-templates.pdf">Self-Evaluation</a></span></div></div><div><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Manuals</span></b></div><div><a href="https://egrove.olemiss.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1252&context=aicpa_news"><span style="font-family: arial;">Staff Manual</span></a></div><div><a href="https://www.lawyersmutualnc.com/hifi/files/risk-management-resources/risk-management-handouts/Office_Procedures_Manual.pdf"><span style="font-family: arial;">Procedures Manual</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div>Michael L. Goldblatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340139600642167553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432502140740220633.post-37464543078228636972022-12-01T17:36:00.012-05:002023-11-03T23:16:55.797-04:00Marketing with Gifts<div style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0px 0px 1.5625rem; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Gift giving is a way to show appreciation and make a connection with clients. Personalizing gifts can keep your firm’s name in front of them. Consider using an assistant to help select promotional items and distribute them to clients. Consult bar association staff to confirm that there are no ethical issues with gifting or personalization (for example, state bar regulators in North Carolina recently gave a green light for promotional products). Below are additional tips for giving promotional items and resources with additional information.</span></div><p style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0px 0px 1.5625rem; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Tips<br /></b></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;"><i style="box-sizing: inherit;">Budgeting</i></span> - Budget about $1,000 to give away low-cost items like pens or calendars to your top 100 clients. Carefully consider order quantity since the cost per item usually reduces based on quantity ordered. In addition to the price for giveaways, remember to budget for the cost of personalizing, handling, and shipping to clients.</span></p><div style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0px 0px 1.5625rem; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;"><i style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cards</i></span> - Include a card with a handwritten note thanking clients for their relationship and expressing appreciation for future referrals.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0px 0px 1.5625rem; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;"><i style="box-sizing: inherit;">Choosing</i></span> - Consider using inexpensive gifts like books, calendars, clocks, pens, and mugs. Consult the provider’s staff for help selecting gifts.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0px 0px 1.5625rem; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;"><i style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ordering</i></span> - Prepare a list of clients and then add up the total number of gifts needed. Order extras to keep available for unexpected needs and order early to assure timely delivery. Order gifts from a reliable provider that has a reputation for quality products and customer service.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0px 0px 1.5625rem; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;">Personalizing</span></i> - Use personalization to keep your name in front of clients and at the top of their minds. Include your firm’s name, logo, phone, and email address. Use an easy-to-read font like arial. If space is available, add your firm’s web address, social media handle, and a logo.</span></div><div style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0px 0px 1.5625rem; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;">Timing</span></i> - To assure timely delivery, allow adequate time to order gifts, handwrite gift cards, prepare mailing labels, and arrange shipping. Decide on whether to deliver the gifts in person or by mail. Consider using a mailing service to handle gift wrapping, addressing, and shipping.<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><u style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Articles<br /></span></span></u><a href="http://virtualmarketingofficer.com/2020/09/03/holiday-gifts-for-clients-ideas-for-lawyers-law-firms-marketers-and-others/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Holiday Gifts for Clients<br /></span></a><a href="https://medium.com/@markroberts_9377/gift-giving-customs-around-the-world-920b3296675b" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Gift Giving Customs Around the World<br /></span></a><a href="https://attorneyatlawmagazine.com/law-firms-strengthen-client-relationships-gifting" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Strengthening Client Relationships with Year-Round Gifting<br /></span></a><a href="https://conventuslaw.com/report/5-gift-giving-policies-that-every-lawyer-should-know/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Gift Giving Policies<br /></span></a><a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/insights/legal/b/thought-leadership/posts/four-tips-for-lawyers-giving-gifts-to-clients-and-referral-sources-during-the-holidays" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Giving Gifts to Clients and Referral Sources For the Holidays</span></a><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;"><u style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></u></span></div><div style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0px 0px 1.5625rem; text-align: left;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;"><u style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Videos<br /></span></u></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.masslomap.org/how-to-generate-referrals-from-other-attorneys-clients-webinar/" style="box-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 0px inset, rgba(0, 106, 169, 0.1) 0px -0.25rem inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0b7a62; cursor: pointer; padding-bottom: 0.125rem; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease 0s;">How to Generate Referrals from Other Attorneys and Clients</a></span></div>Michael L. 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