Better Lawyer

Fall 2012

• Better Lawyer
  Complete publication for Fall 2012.
• Election Year Politics in the Workplace - by Sandra R. McIntosh and Genevieve M. Anderson
  A presidential election year brings the political divide to the surface in many environments, and the workplace is no exception.
• If Only I Knew Then… - by Catherine Woltering and Lindsey D'Andrea
  It’s that time of year again, when a new class of attorneys returns from their post-bar exam vacations to start working with firms, courts, government agencies, or on their own.
• Taking Advantage of Social Media Profiles: Be More Than Your Avatar - by Jameel S. Turner
  These days, it seems like everyone has an opinion about the advantages (or disadvantages) to social media in a professional context. Publicly, there are more examples of failures than there are successes (e.g. Olympic athletes).
• The Paperless Law Office - by Mark Kafantaris
  Our offices haven’t changed in almost a century: law books; ornate desks; lamps and bookcases; plush leather chairs; nicely matted and framed diplomas; licenses and other notable achievements within the community all adorn our law office.
• The Power of a Paralegal - by Stephanie R. Hanna
  As your career expands and your workload increases, passing off work to a paralegal can be very appealing. Whether you’re looking to hire a paralegal or more effectively use one you already have, there are some important things to keep in mind.
• The Real World Columbus: Lessons from My First Year of Practice - by Jill Murphey
  Like so many of us, law school changed my way of thinking; so much so, that every conversation involving some type of problem, triggers an “IRAC” legal analysis in my head.
• We Are… Penn State? - by Josh L. Schoenberger
  “We are…Penn State!” On a fall Saturday in Happy Valley, you can hear that chant from 110,000 fans filling Beaver Stadium as they cheer for their beloved Nittany Lions.
• Working with Emotionally Charged Clients - by Jodi Smilack
  As you transition from a law student to a practicing attorney, it is immediately evident that law school does not prepare you for working with emotionally charged clients.

Spring 2012

• Better Lawyer
  Complete publication for Spring 2012.
• Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division: Change You Need to Know About - by Keesha Warmsby
  Sometimes protecting your client can be as simple as being familiar with a local court’s building, rules, and customary practices. As seasoned attorneys know, it is the little things that make a big difference.
• Changing Career Paths to Study Law - by Clinton Stahler
  I had been sitting still, almost motionless for nearly seven hours. The dull hum of the engines and the endless night sky ahead were formidable adversaries in my struggle to stay awake.
• Domestic Law 101 - by Stephanie R. Hanna
  This guide will cover two primary ways to end a marriage in the state of Ohio – dissolution and divorce (without children and with children), and general information about practicing domestic law in Franklin County.
• Grouponics: A Discount on Alcohol - by Thomas B. Kern
  We have all seen the online promotions offering a percentage discount for an afternoon of wine tasting, a “free” alcoholic beverage with the purchase of a dinner, or something similar.
• Looking for a Niche Practice Area? - by Jameel S. Turner
  For young lawyers, development of a “niche” practice area may make the difference between success and failure.
• Nonprofit Law - by Andromeda McGregor
  The Attorney General of Ohio plays a unique role in protecting and preserving charitable assets.
• Trial and Error of a Young Solo Attorney - by Jocelyn M. Armstrong & Ben Stratton
  Jocelyn M. Armstrong is a 2009 graduate of Capital University Law School. She is the principal attorney at J. Armstrong Law Firm LLC and Program Administrator for Columbus Bar inc Professional Development Program.
• You Got Your First Paycheck, Now What? - by Edmund F. Brown
  Law school is over and you have studied, sat for and passed the Bar Exam. You have even applied for, interviewed and landed a relatively well-paying position with a fi rm, government agency or in-house legal department.