Voice of Experience: March 2021

Courts & Judiciary

Sometimes It’s How You Say It That Counts

By Norm Tabler

Learn how one attorney discovered the importance of tone while arguing before an appeals court, by being physically removed from the court.

Elder

Health Care Fraud

Report of the Elder Abuse Prevention Committee | Authored by Karen Neely

COVID-19 has altered many industries and the practice of law, but with the roll out of vaccine programs and increased access to testing, a different kind of industry is booming: health care fraud. What can we do to protect ourselves?

Leadership Development

Chair's Column: March 2021

By Michael J. Van Zandt

We at the SLD have taken our Spring Meeting virtual. In the pandemic era, you can take virtual tours now as well to sample the world's finest art and museums from your couch!

Children

Guardianship Reform Legislation: What Has Britney Spears Got to Do with It?

By Karren Jo Pope-Onwukwe

From global pop-icon to being featured in an explosive and popular documentary on guardianships, what is going on with Britney Spears? Why has this Hulu film caused waves around the world and jumped on the movement to #FreeBritney?

Technology

Learn to Write Well

By Jeffrey M. Allen and Ashley Hallene

There's an online tool which reviews for spelling and grammar that's more sophisticated than Word's spell check. This combined with a writing style book we recommend will help you ensure your writing reads better, clearer, and crisper.

Health

COVID-19: Are you over 55?

By Gerald J.. Todaro

When you think of a severe case of COVID-19 do you picture an octogenarian on ventilators? Think again because the demographics may be more shocking than you think! Discover the true impact of COVID-19 and how to protect yourself.

Practice Management

Deciding When to Reopen Your Law Office

By Michael L. Goldblatt

With many firms, large and small, planning a return to office in the next 6 months, developing a return strategy for employees and adjusting to the remaining public health requirements is essential. Is your office prepared to protect your employees a

Leadership Development

Tell Us About Your New Achievements!

The SLD wants to showcase you and your new achievements. Send them in and we'll publish as many as we can.

International Law

Senior Lawyer Pro Bono Opportunities to Advance the Rule of Law Globally

SLD International Lawyers discuss CLDP and explore the ways SLD members can contribute their knowledge and skills.