Five Minutes of Mindfulness
Taking time to focus on mindfulness, especially in an already packed day, may seem unrealistic, ludicrous even. But anyone can find five minutes at some point to take a breather and get centered (one...
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7 Tricks to Accomplishing More in Less Time
There is a high value placed on getting a lot done in a tight period of time. Whether you’re in-house, at a law firm, in the public sector or working for a non-profit, it...
Act Now, Think Later
There is value in envisioning and sketching out a plan. There are times and places for speculating, contemplating, and even losing track of time in aimless wonder. But what is the cost of thinking...
How to Bend the Space-Time Continuum in Your Favor
No, this is not an analysis of the mathematical model that joins space and time into a single idea, representing space as three-dimensional and time as the elusive “fourth dimension,” thereby making time travel...
The Key Elements of Outstanding Client Service
One of the key elements of ascension in your corporate legal career is meeting or exceeding the expectations of the constituencies to whom you are responsible. Keeping your clients happy with the legal service you...
The Dirtiest Four-Letter Word
I have a confession to make. I am in favor of profanity. There are no bad words, I tell my kids, only bad intent. And the catharsis of a well-placed expletive is sometimes worth the...
WEBINAR: Legal Ethics in the Technology Age: Exploring a Lawyer’s Duty of Technological Competence
On Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in partnership with AltaClaro, Jim Walker of Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP presented a CLE webinar, “Legal Ethics in the Technology Age: Exploring a Lawyer’s Duty of Technological Competence.” Chair of...
Ascension Story Preview: Professor, Law Firm Partner and Author, Julie Ryan
AltaClaro was pleased this week to announce the addition of Julie Ryan as our Head of Experiential Learning. As you can tell from the sneak peek at Julie’s Ascension Story, below, this is a lawyer...
The Secret to Becoming an “Expert”
You have prepared to act. You have studied and earned degrees. You have completed training programs and landed a job. The time for thinking and planning and evaluating has either passed or it has not yet...
The Actionable Fundamentals of Law Firm Associate Practice
There are many fundamentals to outstanding legal practice in a law firm. High intelligence, a strong commitment to client service and a tireless work ethic are necessary, but not sufficient. The challenge for an associate seeking...
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