The Professor, The Porn Star, & The Death of Empathy: 3 Surprising Podcasts That Will Make Us Better Lawyers
Litigation is a battle of stories; the lawyer who presents the most compelling and authentic story wins every time. It never ceases to amaze me how little we lawyers are ever taught about story fundamentals. The good news is we are surrounded by great stories. The better news? Free resources abound to help us master…
Sorry, Narrative, you’re not nearly as cool as you think you are…
We often use the terms “narrative” and “story” interchangeably. Screenwriting guru Robert McKee (See, Five Reasons Every Lawyer Should Study The Art of Screenwriting) tells us these terms are NOT synonymous! All stories are narratives, but not all narratives are stories. So, what’s the difference? Imagine us now hunkered down in our favorite local watering…
Defense Map – The Incredible FREE Tool To Help You Unearth Your Client’s Hidden Story Treasures!
Is a plug still shameless if what the plugger is plugging is 100 percent free forever? If so, forgive the shameless plug, but this is too important to miss. The purpose of Defense Map (www.defensemap.com) is to “uncover[] as much as possible about [your] clients’ game-changing backstories”. The creator of Defense Map is Indiana lawyer…
The Secret Sauce of Master Storytelling: How “The Hero’s Journey” Can Change the Way You Practice Law.
What Penguins Can Teach Lawyers About “Minding the Gap”
Forget the inauguration. This Friday, January 20, 2017, is National Penguin Awareness Day! I swear, that’s really a thing. Google it. So, what do penguins have to do with lawyers and their clients? I’ll get there. I promise! Read on. Would it make our jobs easier if our clients, particularly those that will one day…
THE DO-IT-YOURSELF VIDEO EQUIPMENT GUIDE FOR LAWYERS AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALS
How a Lawyer Can Get "Creative" With the Truth and Not End Up Disbarred.
5 Reasons Every Lawyer Should Study the Art of Screenwriting — and a Killer Resource List To Get You Started
A Recipe for Great Lawyering: Liver, Fava Beans & a Nice Chianti.
