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Lessons for Law Students from Legally Blonde
The Harvard Law journey of Elle Woods provides several important takeaways for future lawyers.
By Natalie N. Baine, Esquire

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10 Legal Movies All Lawyers Should See
Film is an excellent way for students and young lawyers to learn about the law—and what not to do.
By Raymond T (Tom) Elligett Jr., Esquire

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Practical Advice for Young(ish) Attorneys
One of the many benefits of joining the American Inns of Court is the opportunity for mentoring, either formally or informally.
By The Robert M. Spire American Inn of Court

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Don’t Let the Fear of Going Somewhere Alone Stop You from Showing Up
New attorneys are faced with many new challenges and experiences in their first few months of practice—from taking on your first case to moving to a new city and getting acclimated in a new environment where everyone already seems to know each other.
By Megan E. Shupe, Esquire, and Isabella C. Hunt, Esquire

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How to Push Back Against the Negative Perception of Attorneys
Lawyers are perhaps the next most-hated professionals after politicians. It’s no wonder that the public sees lawyers this way. If you need someone to take a seemingly simple problem and stretch it out over several months followed by a bill for severa
By Desmond Mantle

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Recognizing and Responding to Compassion Fatigue in the Legal Profession
Compassion fatigue is an often overlooked, yet increasingly prevalent, issue in the legal profession. Attorneys are often exposed to the trauma and life-impacting circumstances of others. Over the years, this emotional weight can erode an attorney’s
By Judge David W. Lannetti and Jennifer L. Eaton, Esquire

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Vacation Reboot
When your computer is not functioning at optimal level there are several options to try to address the issue. But sometimes the best solution is a reboot. That can work for lawyers also.
By Raymond T. (Tom) Elligett, Esq.

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The Ethical Responsibilities of Lawyers During a Cybersecurity Event
All organizations can become victims of cybersecurity incidents. Per the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a cybersecurity incident is an event that jeopardizes the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of information, or violates
By Rachel E. Greene, Esq., Joel Bruesch, Irene Kosturakis, Esq.

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NATIONAL NEWS

New Executive Director at National Office
The recently retired leader of the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps—who oversaw the U.S. Army’s 10,000 legal professionals across the globe—is now the leader of the Americans Inns of Courts.
By Melanie Padgett Powers

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