Tag Archives: The New Normal

Civil Justice System Reform

Posted on January 19, 2016 by The Legal Reformer

How do you change the deeply ingrained culture of the American civil justice system? According to Rebecca Love Kourlis by: polling the American public; engaging in focus groups and conversations with judges, lawyers, and court administrators; and reporting the results. Ms. Kourlis is … Continue reading →

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Attorney Tip #12 – Simplicity and Clear Communication

Posted on January 11, 2016 by The Legal Reformer

There is a breed of lawyer that writes long-winded filings to the court, thinking that the length and complexity of his/her words will impress and win over the judge.  Roya Behnia does not agree.  Ms. Behnia, recent senior vice president, general … Continue reading →

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Reinventing Law Schools

Posted on April 16, 2015 by The Legal Reformer

Elon University School of Law Dean Luke Bierman wrote an article for The New Normal section of the ABA Journal, titled Four steps for reinventing legal education.  In his April 15, 2015 article, Dean Bierman argues that the new normal for … Continue reading →

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