Our Digital Edge podcast on Speech Recognition and Dictation Solutions for Today’s Lawyer was so good that I have already listened to it again. But that is not bragging because what Sharon Nelson and I did was to sign up an great expert for our guest on this topic, Britt Lorish of Affinity Consulting Group.
Uniformity vs. Creativity
Are uniformity and creativity two competing concepts? Does striving for uniformity kill creativity?
My column in the February 2015 Oklahoma Bar Journal is titled Uniformity vs. Creativity and I argue that law firms, especially small- to mid-sized firms, need to put more effort into internal standardization to better serve their clients. But perhaps the examples
Friday Five- Five Thoughts on the Future for Solo and Small Firm Lawyers
Attorney@Work gave me the opportunity to share my thoughts today on their regular Friday Five feature. I 
hope my Five Thoughts on the Future for Solo and Small Firm Lawyers will be useful food for thought for many lawyers. They have hosted a lot of great Friday Five features in the past, so it was
New Client Inquiry on Line One
“New Client Inquiry on Line One” is my column for the Oklahoma Bar Journal this month.
There’s a lot of discussion about attorney marketing and client development. Many firms now market via some form of social media.
But sometimes the procedure relating to what happens with the telephone calls (and other inquiries) from potential clients
It’s Time To Love Technology
Lawyers tend to have a love/hate relationship with technology. Of course, that’s often true for any of us who use today’s technology for our work. But for many lawyers, these feelings are quite pronounced and, without offering any amateur psychological diagnosis, I feel many members of the legal profession evidence a split personality when using
The First Cyber War or Just Another Security Breach?
Sony Pictures announced the cancellation of the opening of the movie “The Interview” after a well-publicized cyber-attack and threats of attacks on theaters showing the movie. This was a fast developing situation and media reports state that on Tuesday the FBI warned theater owners that they could be the target of a cyberattack related to
Navigating the Changing Legal Landscape
The November 2014 issue of the Oklahoma Bar Journal featured a theme of “Navigating the Changing Legal 
Profession.” There are a number of noteworthy articles contained in this issue and it is our pleasure to share them with you. Download PDF of the entire issue.
Adapting to Change in Legal Education
By Valerie K.
Thinking About Tomorrow
I’ve spend a lot of time thinking about tomorrow-the legal profession’s tomorrow. This week at the Oklahoma Bar Association Annual Meeting, I get to spend several hour teaching and learning at a CLE program I organized called Tools for Tomorrow’s Lawyers, I also get to moderate a breakfast panel on the future of the legal
“Hire Slow, Fire Fast” or “Hire Smarter, Fire Less”?
“Hire Slow, Fire Fast” is an often-used phrase when it comes to hiring new staff. Like many clichés there is a lot of truth in this phrase. In my Practice Management Advice column for the new Law Practice Magazine, I ask whether there is a better strategy: “Hire Slow, Fire Fast” or “Hire Smarter, Fire
Tools for Tomorrow’s Lawyers CLE and Webcast
What if you were asked to design a complete continuing legal education program about a very important topic where you thought you knew a fair amount about the topic? Well, here’s mine – Tools for Tomorrow’s Lawyers — and you are welcome to attend, either in person or via webcast November 12, 2014 at the