In the future, we will run biological diagnostics to detect any sign of poor health that can be avoided through behavior modification, environmental change or medicine. By Jonathan Peck

An 80 year-old retired lawyer writes to his one-year-old great-grandson in the year 2027 about the remarkable changes he has seen in the course of a full and productive life. By Peter Bishop

Four trends will influence law practice in the future. By Bill Cobb

Our health care system will get worse rather than better. By Charles F. Robinson

An alphabetical, annotated list of weblogs whose stated missions fall within the scope of TCL’ positioning: professionalism, and quality of life and career.  Compiled by David Giacalone

Most law firms lack a sense of their own identity. By Alf Nucifora

Practicing law is like riding an emotional roller coaster. By Gary Holstein

Masterful coaching involves unleashing the human spirit and expanding people’s capacity to achieve stretch goals and bring about real change. By Maynard Brusman

I have yet to see a serious research study that takes a positive view of PowerPoint. By Mark E. Johnson

Only the death of a spouse or child is more stressful to a family than divorce. By Joe Shaub

Few managing partners provide the environment within which people can contribute, feel valued and appreciated. Moving from a reactive to a generative culture can help. A TCL Interview: Bill Schwarz

You can create a hedge against adversity with a well-designed insurance program. By Larry McSpadden

Plan a personalized menu for life: Part I. By Jack Groppel

To rainmakers, marketing is a process?a systematic approach to building referral relationships, cultivating contacts, and staying connected to clients. By Stephen Fairley

I was living a life that was defined as “successful” by everyone…but me. By Monica R. Parker

“My interest in languages and theater makes this diverse practice a perfect fit for me.” By Paul J. Consbruck

While most associates know their future hinges on building a book of business, too few see how relationships fit into their success strategy. By Arnie Herz

Few law firms are delivering optimal value—and even fewer are adept at helping clients control and manage their legal budgets. By Marcie L. Shunk

We called on four futurists to give us their take on what the profession of law will be like in roughly a dozen years.

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Studies show people can be consciously committed to egalitarianism, and deliberately work to behave without prejudice, yet still possess hidden negative prejudices or stereotypes.
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Recent polls of leading edge Baby Boomers indicate that maintaining good health — physically and financially — worries them most. By Richard Weber

Law students need the real life experiences offered to medical students. The University of Dayton School of Law is giving it to them. By Dennis Turner

One fine day, Joseph and Josephine were innocently strolling along the sidewalk in front of Larry's house. By Bob Rains

This is a book which all lawyers--the embryonic, the aging, the cynical practitioner and the law professor--should read because fables teach us valuable lessons in a palatable form. Review by Marie Welstead

Having your own clients is the only thing that gives you security in your practice.

Testimonials are powerful marketing tools—here’s an easy way to get them. By Judi Craig

Smart practice group managers build a culture in which everyone both expects and respects the contributions of the whole team. By Cathy S. Wright

Reflecting on skepticism and cynicism can teach us useful lessons as we attempt to understand our lives and fashion our futures. By Dennis Coyne

What we think people are saying is often dead wrong. By Joshua D. Rosenberg