Legally Speaking: What spring can teach us about active listening
By Kristi Paulson, Special to Minnesota Lawyer Active listening helps lawyers uncover client concerns, motivations, and priorities beyond stated legal positions. Effective listening improves advocacy, negotiation, mediation, witness preparation, and […]
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By Jay Sullivan As the year draws to a close, many associates will be receiving their annual performance reviews. How they receive that information will depend in large part on […]
Signing, keeping best, brightest lawyers is ongoing challenge
Factors such as the post-pandemic appeal of flexible work options and the ease of switching to another firm make it challenging for law firms to recruit and retain top legal talent.
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