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Four Reasons Why Lawyers Should Use Twitter

Faith Pincus
October 25, 2010 17:51

Professionals of every sort can be found on Twitter, including attorneys. But the vast majority lawyers prefer Linked-In to other social media platforms, according to a recent ABA survey, because it serves as both a popular legal directory and a way to contact clients. Below I list four reasons why...

How Can A Lawyer Become a Public Speaker?

Faith Pincus
September 28, 2010 21:50

 Earlier this week someone on Twitter asked me a question that I have often liked answering: How can an attorney get started in public speaking? Below I put together a how-to guide, which I hope can be of use to any new legal speakers out there. For new speakers, I would also check ...

How Can A Lawyer Become a Public Speaker?

Faith Pincus
September 28, 2010 19:43

Earlier this week someone on Twitter asked me a question that I have often liked answering: How can an attorney get started in public speaking? Below I put together a how-to guide, which I hope can be of use to any new legal speakers out there. For new speakers, I would also check out my Top ...

7th Circuit Bootcamp - 30% Off For All Registrants

Faith Pincus
September 14, 2010 14:59

Pincus Professional Education is pleased to offer a 30% discount on our 7th Circuit Boot Camp: A Beginning and Intermediate Guide to 7th Circuit Practice (IL) , valid on all new orders through the day of the program on September 24.* Individuals, for example, will save $113. This deal is...

Lawyers and Social Media: The Times They Are A-Changin'

Faith Pincus
September 10, 2010 20:46

The legal community at-large was a bit more skeptical of social media than the general public, as recently as a few years ago. If you are unsure as to why this is, ask any legal professional. Social media is designed to break down divisions and privacy, which can lead to conflict when used by...

My top ten CLE speaking tips to help you be a hit with the audience

Faith Pincus
June 22, 2010 19:47

It's been a while, I know!  I am trying to get the hang of this whole blogging thing and have lots of ideas for the future.  And while the post below might not start any hot conversation, it will hopefully help a few speakers do a better job, and help a few CLE attendees...

Top Tips Part II: Improving your Oral Argument

Faith Pincus
April 14, 2010 19:33

Here are a few more tips from my interviews and conversations with judges, as well as from our programs: Know your facts and your law cold.  Don't just dust off that brief that your (or someone else wrote) and filed months ago and skim it before going in to court.  Study the...

My Shingle on Passion - passing it along

Faith Pincus
April 14, 2010 19:26

Just a quick entry to say check out Carolyn Elefant's post on passion and enjoying yourself.  Gave me a nice lift today as I find myself distracted by the (at last!) fabulous So. Cal. weather and wanting to take one of the dogs to the beach instead of working on work. Go Carolyn and...

How to ensure you aren't invited back to speak at a CLE

Faith Pincus
April 13, 2010 17:51

In the spirit of David Letterman's Top Ten... here are the top10 ways to ensure you are not invited back to speak at a CLE (or any other) event: 10.   Spend the entire time you are on the panel eating snacks. 9.     Interrupt the other speakers and monopolize the...

How to ensure you aren't invited to speak again at an event

Faith Pincus
April 13, 2010 17:51

In the spirit of David Letterman's Top Ten... here are the top10 ways to ensure you are not invited back to speak at an event: 10.   Spend the entire time you are on the panel eating snacks. 9.     Interrupt the other speakers and monopolize the program (when on a...