Will Geer

Legal Writing Tips for Summer Associates and Lawyers

August 10, 2009

Many summer associates worry that their skills will not hold up to BigLaw standards. Don’t worry too much. If you got the job, your writing ability is probably not in question, but in this economy, every possible advantage is worth taking. Fortunately, Ross Guberman, of Legal Writing Pro, goes over what it takes to make [...]

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Best 3G Network for the Mobile Attorney?

August 9, 2009

For the mobile attorney, a reliable 3G connection will trump a speedy 3G connection every time. Besides, the real-world difference between 3G networks is negligible. Unfortunately, independent research on reliability is scant, so PC World recently took a single-day, real-world snapshot of the performance of the three biggest 3G networks in the U.S.: Verizon Wireless, [...]

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Dress for success on the cheap

July 2, 2009

It has been said that this is the worst time to obtain employment as an attorney in recorded history. The natural question that arises from such a predicament reminds me of this timeless exchange: Champ: “What are we gonna do?” Ron: “There’s only one thing a man can do when he’s suffering from a spiritual [...]

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CometDocs: an excellent free online file converter

June 25, 2009

PDF is the document format of choice for a number of reasons, but not everyone with whom you decide to share a PDF will be able to modify it (which is kind of the point). For those who need to, CometDocs is a free, online file converter with the ability to convert between over 50 [...]

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How to quickly and easily remove meta data

June 17, 2009

Most meta data is straight-up boring: author’s name, number of revisions, date created, etc. However, this information also includes tracked changes in your document, your revision history, and deleted comments. All word processors attach meta data by default, including Microsoft Word, OpenOffice.org, and Corel WordPerfect. The discovery of a document’s meta data could be detrimental [...]

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7 deadly sins of networking

June 8, 2009

Whether you are a year into setting up your own shop or a grizzled partner at a multinational law firm, building solid relationships is a vital component in furthering your career. Many lawyers view networking as putting on a fake smile, making the rounds at a local bar function, and engaging in forgettable conversations that [...]

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