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The American Bar Association provides resources to assist lawyers and judges, accredits law schools and works to improve the legal system for the public.
Chicago, IL
Joined September 2009
The @ABAJournal asked experienced judges for their best tips for new attorneys making their first appearance in court, and here's what they said:
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Listen as lawyer Tristian Shannon discusses his unexpected route to the legal profession and how social media can humanize lawyers and build trust with clients in a way that outdated models often miss:
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Ready to take the next step? Visit the ABA Career Center for job postings, interviewing tips and more:
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Mental fatigue affects concentration, memory, processing speed and decision-making — all of which you need at full capacity on bar exam day. Use these five strategies to help you build the stamina you need to finish strong:
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"False Claims in Construction Contracts, Second Edition" is an essential deskbook for civil and criminal litigators, providing a complete grounding in a complex and often intimidating area of federal and state law. Available now at: @ABAConstruction
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An attorney for over 25 years shares the ten things he wishes he knew going into law school:
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A beginning-to-end guide on how to conduct an oral argument effectively:
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Secondary traumatic stress causes PTSD-like symptoms in people who interact with trauma victims or hear their stories. Lawyers are particularly at risk to experience it:
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Ready to take the next step? Visit the ABA Career Center for job postings, interviewing tips and more:
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Take less than 15 minutes to hear how to suppress your fight-or-flight response in times of extreme stress like the bar exam. Listen as an expert in witness preparation offers essential test-taking and stress-management strategies for bar-takers:
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For many lawyers, getting fewer than six hours of sleep is a periodic and unavoidable reality of the demanding practice of law. But even moderate sleep deprivation can seriously affect cognitive function and physical performance:
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Rule 5.1 of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct and how the emerging use of generative AI is creating new challenges:
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Whether you are making a lateral move to another organization or opting for retirement, succession planning and preparation are essential in meeting your ethical requirements as a lawyer:
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The legal profession is far more complex and forgiving than the narrow framework law school suggests. And sometimes, what looks like a missed opportunity is really just the beginning of a better path:
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Through the House of Delegates, the ABA works to improve the legal profession by addressing issues that matter to the legal community. Learn how the nearly 600 members draft, debate & vote on resolutions that make a difference:
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The ABA isn’t just standing for the Rule of Law, we are standing up AND speaking out. Keep checking for new programs on the critical role that lawyers and courts play in ensuring that the law is applied equally and fairly:
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Has the rapidly changing legal market led you to explore new job opportunities? Find jobs and resources for your search at the ABA Career Center:
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