Michael P Maslanka
September 11, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
'Commit Yourself to Act': Actionable Guidance for Ethical Dilemmas"Lawyers need not be a tortured Prince Hamlet, strutting back and forth, agonizing over an ethical dilemma," writes columnist Michael P. Maslanka.
By Michael P. Maslanka
6 minute read
August 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
How Being Present Can Make All the Difference"The effort of showing up, being present and demonstrating concern—always makes a difference," writes columnist Michael P. Maslanka.
By Michael P. Maslanka
7 minute read
July 24, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
'Find Your Happy Place': Why Vacations Are Essential for Mind, Body and Soul (and Work)Rather than vacations being considered apart from one's career, they are now part and parcel of it," writes columnist and professor Michael P. Maslanka.
By Michael P. Maslanka
6 minute read
July 01, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
'Remind, Never Lecture': 5 Tips to Improve Your Closing Arguments" Commitment that is internally developed is always more powerfully embraced than a commitment that is externally imposed," writes Michael P. Maslanka.
By Michael P. Maslanka
5 minute read
April 30, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
'There Is an Art to Losing': Five Tips for Reframing Your Losses Into Wins"Learning does not occur, as it is often taught in law school, in a neat and tidy linear progression," writes columnist Michael P. Maslanka.
By Michael P. Maslanka
7 minute read
April 11, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
'The Race Is Not Against Anyone Else': Letter to a Graduating 3L"Let me suggest that after every engagement you ask yourself one question: Was I solid in my preparation and performance?" writes Michael P. Maslanka.
By Michael P. Maslanka
5 minute read
March 21, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Like It or Not, These Cases Point to the Future of Employment Discrimination Law"These cases are intended to illuminate that our employment laws are designed to judge persons as individuals," according to columnist Michael P. Maslanka.
By Michael P. Maslanka
6 minute read
February 02, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Go With the Flow: Five Key Mindsets for Work and LifeHere are five mindsets you can use to help ride life's 'random' waves a little more smoothly.
By Michael P. Maslanka
7 minute read
January 09, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Know Thyself: Remember These Five Aspects of Human Nature To Be More Ethical"Understanding human nature empowers us," says Texas Lawyer columnist Michael P. Maslanka. "Here, then, are five aspects of human nature to know and to apply towards a more ethical practice."
By Michael P. Maslanka
8 minute read
November 14, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
A 21st Century Approach to Training Future LawyersLet's list the training needs of law students and new lawyers that are currently ignored, marginalized or eschewed.
By Michael P. Maslanka
6 minute read
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