There’s a certain kind of advice you get once in a while that is a little infuriating. I’ve certainly gotten it a bunch, I bet you have, too. It never fails to irritate me. And here I am now about to do the same thing to you. It happened to me most recently with a lawyer friend who is really into photography. He takes amazing pictures and has one of those fancy cameras with the big lenses that you carry around separately in its own backpack. He brings back incredible photos from national parks and foreign destinations.   Read More +

Pay down debt. As you approach retirement, you don’t want debt to stand in the way of your future. The snowball method of debt reduction allows you to see wins along your journey which keeps you inspired to move forward. Identify your smallest debt and pay it off as quickly as possible. Then take the monthly payment that had been allocated towards the debt and add it to the minimum payment you have been making on your next smallest debt.   Read More +

Seventy percent of law students say they needed help for mental or emotional problems in the past year, and 11 percent report having suicidal thoughts. Those disturbing statistics are from the 2021 Survey of Law Student Well-being. “The study also found that 33 percent of the students had a diagnosis … Read More +

Want to make your vacation time more productive? While relaxing on the beach or hiking in the mountains, consider taking a free, online course to improve your law office HR and management skills. Self-study courses from colleges, nonprofits and private companies offer a range of classes on communication, so… Read More +

A quick tip sheet highlighting password best practices to help secure your data. Read More +

While it can seem overwhelming when you do it right starting your own firm can give you flexibility, financial independence, and a thriving career. Following the path of an attorney who achieved her goal of setting up her own successful practice, this book walks you through every step of starting a law firm -- the right way, and without breaking the bank. Includes sample forms, checklists, and a business plan. Read More +

This book is an objective guide for the third-year law student and the new associate to be successful. By knowing in advance the challenges that you will face heading into your first year of practice, you can ease the transition from law school to the practice of law and be on a path to success. Read More +

Claims counsel Troy Crawford describes steps you can take to avoid wire fraud and what you can do if you become a victim. Read More +

NC State Bar Trust Account Compliance Counsel Peter Bolac discusses frauds and scams that target attorney trust accounts. Read More +