Dear 1L,
There’s a growing problem in the legal industry: New lawyers “don’t know how to…
Newsletter Announcement
Dear Legal Writer, “3 Bullets.” That’s the name of a new newsletter you should…
Transition Phrases
Dear 1L, These are some words and phrases I used to use as transitions…
Be careful how you define a term in a brief—a joint post with Lindsey Lawton.
Dear Legal Writer, I was reviewing a few 1L fall memos this week, and…
Self-doubt and self-sabotage/book
Self-doubt and self-sabotage. Why I’ve been scared to talk about my book on LinkedIn:…
The legal profession needs teachers
Dear Legal Writer, No one enjoys receiving negative feedback, but no one enjoys giving it,…
Research the lawyer way
When you find a case with facts and issues similar to those in your…
Is Times New Roman (TNR) “dead”?
Today’s message is inspired by a (Nick Bullard) post from last week and a…
A “Statement of Facts” should not read like a rap sheet.
Dear 1L, Let’s talk about the “Statement of Facts” for the brief you’re writing…
Try my editing P-E-N
Dear Legal Writer, We’ve all been there: The brief is done, but it’s several pages…
“Never end a sentence with a preposition.”
—Did YOUR middle-school teacher try to sell you that “rule,” too? And did she…
A recent remark by a BigLaw partner stopped me dead in my tracks.
Dear Legal Writer, A recent remark by a BigLaw partner stopped me dead in…