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09/02/2026

Wellness Wednesday

Creating A Firm Culture of Care, Balance, and Dr. Sears Wellness Institute
Article by Lawyerist

You want to create a diverse law firm culture that supports mental health, where people trust each other and are happy to be at work.

08/26/2026

Wellness Wednesday

Forget the To-Do List: Create a Fall Syllabus Instead
attorney at work article By Jamie Spannhake

Jamie Spannhake | What if your fall reset didn’t need to involve another to-do list? Instead, consider creating a syllabus. Here are five "assignments" worth adding to your schedule this autumn.

08/19/2026

Wellness Wednesday

How to Restore Your Energy and Productivity, 5 Minutes at a Time
attorney at work article By Karen Skinner

Karen Skinner | Fifteen minutes of sketching three times a week will become part of how your brain works far faster than a single ambitious Saturday spent trying to master watercolors.

08/12/2026

Wellness Wednesday

Mental Fitness for Attorneys: Strengthening Your Internal Operating System
Attorney at Work Article By Wayne Basist

Like physical fitness, your mental fitness can be trained, strengthening your ability to remain clear, focused and effective when the stakes are highest.

07/29/2026

Wellness Wednesday

How to Craft the Perfect Lawyer Elevator Speech (With Examples)
attorney at work article By Sally J. Schmidt

Every lawyer should be prepared to introduce themselves with a solid elevator speech. Sally Schmidt shares a few examples to follow when crafting yours.

07/24/2026

Congratulations to Robert Albury, Jr., Esq. on receiving the 2026 Award of Merit, and to U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Aloi on being honored with the 2026 Honorable Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Award at the West Virginia Bar Association's Annual Meeting.

Well-deserved recognition for your outstanding service and dedication. Wishing you both continued success!

07/24/2026

The Fab Firm Guide to Law Practice Management, Inspired by The Beatles
attorney at work article By Theda C. Snyder

When Paul McCartney released “The Boys of Dungeon Lane," Teddy Snyder began wondering how the Beatles’ oeuvre might help your law practice. Enjoy this "Fab Firm" guide to law practice management, inspired by some favorite Beatles songs.

07/15/2026

Wellness Wednesday

Sell Yourself One Hour of Your Time Every Day
attorney at work article By Jay Harrington

Jay Harrington | A goal without action is merely a dream. Use these simple tools to set a big ambitious goal, then sell yourself an hour each day to work toward achieving it.

07/08/2026

Wellness Wednesday

The Secret Science of Mingling for Lawyers
BY BULL GARLINGTON
Networking is rough. Unnatural, even for the most sociable lawyers. Everybody hates it, but these proven mingling techniques can help you get past your fears.

Networking is terrifying and dumb. Good news: Bull Garlington is here with a list of proven behaviors and tricks he's deployed in the field (or brazenly pilfered from experts) to get you over the hump.

06/24/2026

Wellness Wednesday

Did You Know Being a Terrible Guitar Player Could Make You a Better Lawyer? Attorney at work article By Karen Skinner

Your brain doesn’t care if you are any good at your creative hobbies. Karen Skinner explains why being terrible may actually make you a better lawyer.