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2024 December CLE Requirements: A State-By-State Guide
The NBI Team
Mon, Jun 16, 2025
2024 December CLE Requirements: A State-By-State Guide

This year’s largest CLE deadline is approaching. By the end of December, attorneys in 23 states must fulfill...

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Leverage AI Legal Research Tools for Your Small Practice
Patrick Austin
Wed, Aug 16, 2023
Leverage AI Legal Research Tools for Your Small Practice

In the legal profession, staying up-to-date with the latest developments in case law, statutes, and legal research is crucial. However, the traditional methods of legal research can be time-consuming, costly,...

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Big Law Firm Layoffs Are an Opportunity for Midsize and Small Firms
Patrick Austin
Wed, Aug 16, 2023
Big Law Firm Layoffs Are an Opportunity for Midsize and Small Firms

Big law firm layoffs have made headlines in recent months. Some of the largest firms in the legal industry have announced reductions in attorney and staff headcount. These law firm...

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Oregon’s CLE Reporting Deadline Is Almost Here!
The NBI Team
Fri, Mar 31, 2023
Oregon’s CLE Reporting Deadline Is Almost Here!

Members of the Oregon Bar must complete their MCLE credits by midnight on...

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What You Need to Know About Lawyer Assistance Programs
The NBI Team
Mon, Jan 16, 2023
What You Need to Know About Lawyer Assistance Programs

If you or an attorney you know are experiencing undue stress, are depressed, have substance abuse issues, or anything similar, lawyer assistance programs are here to help.

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Strategies for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in the Legal Profession
Brian S. Quinn, Esq.
Wed, Jan 04, 2023
Strategies for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in the Legal Profession

Have you ever felt like a fraud? Imposter syndrome is all too common in the legal profession. Here are some strategies to overcome it.

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Four Risks Unconscious Bias Creates for Law Firms and In-House Counsel
Danny M. Howell, Esq.
Tue, Nov 15, 2022
Four Risks Unconscious Bias Creates for Law Firms and In-House Counsel

Unrecognized bias can lead to bad decisions, bad behavior and poor results. It can also lead to violations of ethics rules.

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November 4th is Love Your Lawyer Day
The NBI Team
Thu, Nov 03, 2022
November 4th is Love Your Lawyer Day

NBI wishes all attorneys a happy Love Your Lawyer Day on Friday, November 4th! Here's some more information for the day itself. Thank you for all your hard work!

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Five Quick Litigation Tips From the Bench
The NBI Team
Tue, Nov 01, 2022
Five Quick Litigation Tips From the Bench

The Honorable Elisabeth French, presiding judge for the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Alabama, recently shared some attorney faux pas she has witnessed in her courtroom. Read on to find out...

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Simple Online Presentation Techniques That Engage Your Audience
Brad Kelly, NBI Staff
Fri, Oct 28, 2022
Simple Online Presentation Techniques That Engage Your Audience

Delivering online presentations is hard, especially since you can't see audience reactions. Here are some proven, engaging techniques you can use at your next CLE (or other) presentation!

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What Lawyers Look For in the Top 5 Real Estate Documents
The NBI Team
Thu, Sep 15, 2022
What Lawyers Look For in the Top 5 Real Estate Documents

Real estate attorneys look for these things when reviewing real estate documents. Do you know what to look for when clients have questions?

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Switching Legal Practice Areas: A Comprehensive Guide
Brad Kelly, NBI Staff
Thu, Sep 08, 2022
Switching Legal Practice Areas: A Comprehensive Guide

Tired of your current area of legal practice? This comprehensive guide tells you what you need to know before making the switch.

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Is Estate Planning Practice Right For You? Here’s What You Need to Know
Brad Kelly, NBI Staff
Thu, Sep 01, 2022
Is Estate Planning Practice Right For You? Here’s What You Need to Know

No matter if it is a new focus for your practice or an additional service to offer, here’s what you need to know before you become an estate planning attorney!

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Thinking About Becoming Corporate Counsel? Here’s What You Need to Know
Brad Kelly, NBI Staff
Fri, Aug 26, 2022
Thinking About Becoming Corporate Counsel? Here’s What You Need to Know

This comprehensive guide covers what you need to know before applying to in-house counsel positions, including salary info, working hours and more!

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Practice Tips Series: Law Practice Management Software
The NBI Team
Tue, Mar 15, 2022
Practice Tips Series: Law Practice Management Software

Law practice management software, sometimes called a practice management system, saves time, ensures...

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Practice Tips Series: Social Media Marketing for Lawyers
The NBI Team
Fri, Mar 11, 2022
Practice Tips Series: Social Media Marketing for Lawyers

Social media marketing for lawyers has grown exponentially in the last decade. A successful social media marketing strategy will...

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Practice Tips Series: How to Start a Law Firm
The NBI Team
Mon, Feb 28, 2022
Practice Tips Series: How to Start a Law Firm

Starting your own law firm is a significant undertaking. It’s full of twists and turns that most...

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Practice Tips Series: Attorney Conflict of Interest Examples
The NBI Team
Tue, Feb 15, 2022
Practice Tips Series: Attorney Conflict of Interest Examples

As an attorney, you will run into conflicts of interest at one point or another. But sometimes it's hard to...

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5 Law Firm Interview Tips
The NBI Team
Mon, Dec 20, 2021
5 Law Firm Interview Tips

If you’re a 3L, you’re probably deep into the job hunt by now. Today, the interview process for law students will look...

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Small Law Firm Accounting:  5 Tips for Year-End Taxes
The NBI Team
Mon, Dec 13, 2021
Small Law Firm Accounting: 5 Tips for Year-End Taxes

Just like any other business, a law firm needs to report year-end taxes. Of course, what this means...

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4 Creative Ways to Improve Client Communications When Practicing Law Remotely
The NBI Team
Thu, Oct 21, 2021
4 Creative Ways to Improve Client Communications When Practicing Law Remotely

Clearly, practicing law remotely has its benefits. If your practice is remote, you likely pay less ...

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3 Tips for Improving Work-Life Balance During the WFH Shift
The NBI Team
Thu, Oct 07, 2021
3 Tips for Improving Work-Life Balance During the WFH Shift

The pandemic has radically changed how most lawyers practice law. And while we’re still learning about...

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family law gavel
The NBI Team
Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Thinking About Family Law Practice? Here's What You Need to Know

Whether you’re a law student or a licensed attorney, you might have considered the never-dull practice area of...

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The One Question Every Attorney Should Ask Their Clients
Nick Manty
Thu, Sep 09, 2021
The One Question Every Attorney Should Ask Their Clients

It can be difficult to find a natural way to ask for business without feeling like you're constantly selling. While your ultimate goal may be...

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