The Art of Persuasion
By Young Advocates Committee – May 28, 2020 | Ways we can enhance our persuasion skills in trial and appellate courts by using principles of classical rhetoric.
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Recent Practice Points
Healthy Eating for On-the-Go Professionals
By Kim Arnold – February 28, 2019 | Don’t let a busy schedule sabotage your health. Stay on track with these five simple strategies.
Articles
"If I Had a Boat": What I Wish I Had Known as a Young Lawyer
By Richardson R. Lynn – May 14, 2020 | Five lessons learned from many failures.Five tips that will increase your chances of collecting your fees in full.
How to Differentiate Yourself as a Young Litigator
By Shana Marks – May 14, 2020 | Tips from a partner who has done it all.
Sound Advice Podcasts
Advice for Law Students and Recent Law Graduates on How to Navigate the Legal Market During a Pandemic
Cliff Jarrett, assistant dean for the Office of Career Strategy at Washington and Lee University School of Law gives advice on what you can do this summer and beyond to best position yourself for your legal career. (21:56 min.)
12 Practice Points on the Art of Persuasion
Paul Sandler shares 12 practice points that can be used in the courtroom or in written advocacy. (36:48 min.)
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Events & CLE
Jul
16
Events | Webinar
Fair Fight: Ethical Red Flags for Litigators [CC]
ETHICS 60 min
Larry Fox, a long-time litigator and former Section of Litigation chair; Susan Martyn, a long-time legal ethics law professor; and Kelly Kszywienski of Snell & Wilmer will discuss some of the toughes…
Jul
22
Events | Webinar
The Fight Against Counterfeiters from In-House, Outside Counsel and Criminal Perspectives [CC]
CLE 60 min
A panel discussion of current anti-counterfeiting issues and remedies from three different perspectives: In-house counsel for one of the largest online marketplaces in the world, a representative of…
Jul
23
Events | In-Person
2020 Virtual ABA Cross-Border Institute
ETHICS 60 min
Information about the 2020 Cross-Border Virtual Institute coming soon.