Column Archive

Archived columns are available to Section of Litigation members.

2008 Second Chair Columns

• » Great Themes and How to Craft Them
  Karen Ohnemus Lisko
• » Preserving Attorney-Client Communications Involving PR Professionals
  Michele On-ja Choe
• » How to Meet and Exceed the Expectations of In-House Counsel
  Joseph Siprut
• » Novel Approaches to Witness Preparation
  Dennis P. Rawlinson
• » The Two Ways Jurors Decide Trials
  Harry Plotkin
• » Windows to the Soul
  Dennis P. Rawlinson
• » Juror Tips Part 3: Understanding Cynical Jurors
  Harry Plotkin
• » Juror Tips Part 2: Understanding Naïve Jurors
  Harry Plotkin

2007 Second Chair Columns

• » Juror Tips Part 1: Understanding Idealistic Jurors
  Harry Plotkin
• » Training Redefined: 10 Ways to Become a Better Litigator
  Alicia L. Downey
• » What To Do When You Make a Mistake
  David J. Scriven-Young
• » Proactive Advocacy: Manage a Case Before It Manages You
  Craig Salner
• » Poker Strategy for the Litigator
  Joseph Siprut
• » Emotional Intelligence: Your Key to Excellence
  Paula Nailon
• » Networking 101
  David Wolfskehl and Ruth E. Thaler-Carter
• » Not Much Experience? Tips to Gain the Client’s Confidence
  Mary A. Zambreno
• » Job Fishing: A Primer on Pond Size
  Frank Ramos
• » The Single Life: Starting Your Own Firm
  Frank Ramos
• » Mastering the Art of the Witness Interview
  Tiffani G. Lee
• » Dealing with Difficult Subordinates
  Jennifer J. Ator

2006 Second Chair Columns

• » The Path of the Rainmaker
  Francisco Ramos, Jr.
• » Assessing a Case for Appeal
  Assata N. Peterson
• » Myths of the Legal Job Market
  Randee Breiter
• » Top Ten Ways to Not Get Your Dream Job
  Compiled by the Editors
• » Using Your Expert to Win Your Case
  Francisco Ramos, Jr.
• » Getting Past the Fear
  Francisco Ramos, Jr.
• » Running the Right Play—An Affirmative Defense Check List
  Damon P. Hart
• » Mastering the Game of Associate-Partner Hide-and-Seek
  Christina J. DeVries
• » Want New Business? Get Involved!
  Francisco Ramos, Jr.
• » Time Management 101
  Francisco Ramos, Jr.
• » Quick and Dirty Research
  Christina J. DeVries
• » The Big Deal about Small Talk
  Rashada Jamison

2005 Second Chair Columns

• » Books Every Attorney Should Read
  Francisco Ramos, Jr.
• » Justice Isn’t Free: Consider Costs When Formulating Litigation Strategy
  Joseph Siprut
• » When You Need Government Records
  P.J. Kauffman
• » A Little Client Service Goes a Long Way
  Joseph Siprut
• » The Delicate Art of Client Interviewing
  Francisco Ramos, Jr.
• » An Old Sales Maxim Will Help Your Business Development
  Joseph Siprut
• » Setting a Deposition: It's Harder Than It Looks
  Francisco Ramos, Jr.
• » Business Development: Five (Relatively) Painless Practices
  Erica L. Calderas
• » The Lessons of BATNA
  Joseph Siprut
• » Checklists Aren't Just for Groceries—They're for Litigators, Too
  Francisco Ramos, Jr.
• » Using Deposition and Witness Preparation for Personal Client Development
  Craig M. Walker
• » Building a Better Lawyer
  Francisco Ramos, Jr.

2004 Second Chair Columns

• » It Takes Two to Cooperate
  Joseph Siprut
• » Best Practices for New Litigators
  Carrie A. Hanlon
• » Stop Reinventing the Wheel: Develop a Personal Knowledge Bank Instead
  Lee E. Farbman
• » There's No I in Writing (At Least Not at a Law Firm)
  Julanne Montville
• » Use and Misuse of an Oral Deposition on Cross-Examination
  Myron J. Bromberg
• » For the Defendant: Tips Before Your First Pleading
  Ian H. Fisher
• » Tips for Being a Good Local Counsel
  Erica L. Calderas
• » Exhibit Selection: Ten Points to Consider
  Craig M. Walker
• » Customer Service Matters!
  Gilbert L. Henry
• » Trouble Making Rain? Start with Patience
  Timothy E. McEvoy
• » Breaking the Impasse at Mediation
  Julie Arbuckle
• » Marketing 101 for Lawyers
  Margaret Zwetschke

2003 Second Chair Columns

• » Drafting Interrogatories That Will Actually Get You Information
  Erica L. Calderas
• » Work Smarter with Your Assistant
  Debra DiFonzo
• » Top 10 Ways to Keep In-House Counsel Happy
  Sherri Jefferson
• » Keeping It All in Perspective
  Sherri Jefferson
• » The Importance of Client Contact for a Junior Associate
  Myriam E. Giles
• » Working the Room: How to Survive and Even Enjoy Your Next Cocktail Party
  Erica L. Calderas
• » Preparing to Take a Deposition
  Jeanne Locicero
• » Report on the Section of Litigation Annual Conference, Houston, TX
  Erica L. Calderas with contributions from Al Robert, Jr. and Diego W. Rodriguez
• » Legal Research: A Partner's Perspective
  Mark Herrmann
• » The Dos and Don'ts for Appearing in Court
  Erica L. Calderas
• » A Case of One's Own: Learning from Pro Bono Work
  Melanie Velez
• » Working the Bar: How to Start and Grow in Bar Association Work
  Patricia Lee Refo

2002 Second Chair Columns

• » Mastering Client Interviews
  Jeanne Locicero
• » Making The Most Of Your Mentoring Opportunities
  Erica L. Calderas