The assumption is that legal expertise, combined with AI capability, identifies top performers.

That's a mistake.

Clients don't...

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Everyone is talking about how AI will change legal practice.

It will.

Repetitive and legal work will get done faster.

Informatio...

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I was engaged by a law firm as a consultant to help resolve "issues" between the partners.

The partners weren't aligned.
→ Deci...

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One thing that frustrates me about the way many barristers and lawyers prepare for mediation...

They prepare extensively for t...

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The most dangerous person in a difficult conversation usually isn’t the loudest one.

It’s the person who becomes too certain t...

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“I’ve built an entire practice on being responsive.”

I think a lot of barristers and senior lawyers relate to that.

Because re...

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Video: You let it in.

You let it in.

Interruptions.
“Quick questions.”
“Urgent.”

Now everything gets your time.

And your work—

waits.

→ You Wo...

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I’m on a 25-day cruise (Brisbane to Seattle).

I chose “Anytime dining.”

First night, there’s a line to get a table.

Mi
...

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VIDEO: The Email You Must Never Send.

Most barristers and lawyers have drafted an email that felt very satisfying to write.

Usually, after someone has been combativ...

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Most barristers and senior lawyers know what needs to be done.

The real issue is having the conviction to do it.

To make the un...

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