Colin Levy, one of the smartest and most accomplished people I know, recently observed that he sometimes lacks confidence, reporting he’s “doubting his experience.”
Few things he could say would make me respect him more.
It’s the people who are always certain they are right that are the problem.
The idea that buying some new piece of hardware or software will make our lives easier is tempting. It’s usually a bad idea.
Many professionals operate their core software—be it a word processor, spreadsheet, or project management platform—at only a fraction of its capacity, leaving a vast reservoir of time-saving features untapped. Becoming an expert
The prevailing narrative surrounding Generative AI in the legal sector is one of unprecedented efficiency. The sales pitch is seductive in its simplicity: automate routine drafting and research, compress hours into minutes, and liberate attorneys for higher-value strategic thinking.
Yet, as the initial wave of adoption settles, a distinct counter-narrative is emerging
Obtaining good healthcare is not always easy. Not every doctor is a Marcus Welby clone. And as the old joke goes, 50% of doctors graduated in the lower half of their classes, right? Burnout and pressure to meet daily patient-volume quotas mean many patients don’t receive the attention they deserve and expect.
Lawyers who want
In a profession defined by billable hours, finding time for professional development—let alone personal enrichment—can feel like an impossible task. I used to think podcasts were just another distraction. I was wrong.
Podcasts have not only helped me professionally but also added some joy to my life. They offer a rare opportunity for busy lawyers:
As an Apple Watch fanboy, I often tell my skeptical friends, “Get one. It will improve your quality of life.” Apple Watches have their benefits but are trivial compared to the benefits I’ve gotten using AI for my home and personal needs. AI can help you with everything from finding a recipe for that weird
Learning to use the tools you already have is usually wiser rather than chasing the newest shiny object du jour. There are a few exceptions. I’ve found two apps particularly useful:
Grammarly. It’s not a spell checker. It’s not a grammar checker. It’s much more. Give it a try. Even lawyers need someone to
So the Harvard Business Review tells us that “multitasking does not exist.” I dunno. It’s worked pretty well for me.
I would not be able to do everything I have to do without being in pretty good physical condition. I have not been able to run road races since 2003, but I can
As the influential British apostle of innovation Richard Susskind has pointed out, clients don’t want a hammer. They want a chair. What you do (or like to do) as a lawyer is not necessarily what your clients expect or want.
Design thinking is a systematic approach to rethinking your business approach with the goal
Is the newest edition of The Lawyer’s Guide to Collaboration Tools: Smart Ways to Work Together the most important legal tech book of the year? My review at LLRX.com explains why.