In my third year of law school, I realized that I had to get better about managing my personal productivity. Since that time, I have read a lot about personal productivity and tried to implement systems/processes to help manage my life. One of the most influential authors in this space, for me, is Michael Hyatt. … Continue reading Resources: Tools for Personal Productivity (via Michael Hyatt)
Should lawyers outsource cyber security?
I recently came across an interesting article titled "The Importance of Cybersecurity to the Legal Profession and Outsourcing as a Best Practice – Part One." The author, Ralph Losey, suggests that: [c]ybersecurity should be job number one for all attorneys. Why? Because we handle confidential computer data, usually secret information that belongs to our clients, … Continue reading Should lawyers outsource cyber security?
Presentation: Microsoft Word Help For Lawyers
Frustrated with Microsoft Word? Attend my presentation at the 2014 ISBA Solo & Small Firm Conference for help. I'll be presenting a 1 hour NLS session attempting to solve common law office Microsoft Word problems. The presentation will address daily issues using Word in a law office setting. The format is Q&A along with live demonstrations … Continue reading Presentation: Microsoft Word Help For Lawyers
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Indiana Lawyer “Start Page” Article 03
Here are some of my thoughts on workflow planning, as seen in the Indiana Lawyer. What tools/habits do you have for workflow planning?
Note Taking
I am posting some of my most used note taking tools here: Moleskine small notebooks (quick thought capture) Evernote. I'll be posting more about this tool. FreeMind. Mind-mapping software. Think brainstorming with the ability to rearrange and organize your thoughts. More to come on this technique. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires the following Disclosure … Continue reading Note Taking
Indiana Lawyer “Start Page” Article 02
Recent article I wrote for the Indiana Lawyer on some legal tech tips for catching up after snow days.
Indiana Lawyer “Start Page” Article 01
I recently had the privilege of writing an article for the Indiana Lawyer. The article includes my current thoughts on how much (or little) control you have over your data in the cloud. Here’s the link.