Recent Articles

“Geronimo!”—Or How I Became a Sole Practitioner

December 13, 2010 00:00

In this latest episode of the Section of Litigation Podcast, solo practitioner Kathleen Havener recalls the process by which she decided to make the transition from a large firm to a solo practice.In this latest episode of the Section of Litigation Podcast, solo practitioner Kathleen Havener...

Tips for Managing Expedited litigation from History’s Great Strategist

October 13, 2010 00:00

Managing expedited litigation requires careful planning, attention to the critical components of your case, and, above all else, an obsessive focus on the primary objective. Here are seven tips to managing expedited litigation, pulled from some of the most influential military strategists in...

Effective Appellate Brief Writing

August 19, 2010 00:00

Appellate brief writers must understand the limits of understanding of the appellate judges, along with the concerns of the judges. In this episode of the Litigation podcast, Honorable Richard A. Posner of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit shares his thoughts on effective appellate...

How to Be a Great Law Clerk

June 03, 2010 00:00

Keeping the judge on task and mindful of the principles that govern our justice system is a valuable role the law clerk fills.Keeping the judge on task and mindful of the principles that govern our justice system is a valuable role the law clerk fills.

Business Plan

March 31, 2010 00:00

Lawyers who create effective business plans attain direction, structure, and greater long-term control over their professional development.Lawyers who create effective business plans attain direction, structure, and greater long-term control over their professional development.

Tweet, Tweet, You’re Fired

January 04, 2010 00:00

Although blogging and social networking may have benefits for companies, employers are beginning to take note of the legal risks of employee use of Web 2.0 technology.Although blogging and social networking may have benefits for companies, employers are beginning to take note of the legal risks of...

Using Technology to Help Win the Trial and Appeal

October 08, 2009 00:00

Trial technology is evolving rapidly. Attorneys who wait to learn about it put themselves and their clients at a significant disadvantage.Trial technology is evolving rapidly. Attorneys who wait to learn about it put themselves and their clients at a significant disadvantage.

Tips for Changing Jobs in the Current Market

September 03, 2009 00:00

Lawyers everywhere are dealing with layoffs and diminished job opportunities as a result of the current recession. In this episode of the Litigation podcast, Barbara Levenson, a veteran legal recruiter, offers some tips on navigating the current job market and asserts that job seekers still have...

How to Take a Deposition—Execution

July 15, 2009 00:00

"A deposition is not the place to wow everyone with your brilliance; depositions are about slowly accumulating information." In the latest episode of the Section of Litigation podcast Kenneth P. Nolan offers practical and insightful tips on the best way to take a deposition."A deposition is not the...

Rosa Parks: An American Icon

June 18, 2009 00:00

While it would be impossible to list the most important people in the history of the law in Law Makers, Law Breakers and Uncommon Trials, Robert and Marilyn Aitken highlight 25 people whose impact on the law and trials will never be forgotten. Listen to the Section of Litigation’s latest podcast...