Michael P. Maslanka
December 05, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
'Virtue Begets Virtue': Tips for Practicing Law (and Living) Ethically"Small ethical reminders— consistently made—are better than an annual ethics workshop," writes Michael Maslanka.
By Michael P. Maslanka
7 minute read
November 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
The Power of the Concrete: Tips for Effective Public Speaking"Everyone is an inherently effective public speaker given the right tools," writes columnist Michael P. Maslanka.
By Michael P. Maslanka
8 minute read
October 24, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
'Assume the Stance': Pro Tips for Effective Deposing"Teaching the basics (like how to wax a car, sand a floor, paint the fence) applies as well to learning the foundational techniques of effective deposing," writes columnist Michael P. Maslanka.
By Michael P. Maslanka
6 minute read
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
Trending Stories
- 1Senate Judiciary Dems Release Report on Supreme Court Ethics
- 2Senate Confirms Last 2 of Biden's California Judicial Nominees
- 3Morrison & Foerster Doles Out Year-End and Special Bonuses, Raises Base Compensation for Associates
- 4Tom Girardi to Surrender to Federal Authorities on Jan. 7
- 5Husch Blackwell, Foley Among Law Firms Opening Southeast Offices This Year
More from ALM
- Scan In Progress: Litigators Leverage AI to Screen Prospective Jurors 1 minute read
- Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Match Group's Katie Dugan & Herrick's Carol Goodman 1 minute read
- Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Eric Wall, Executive VP, Syllo 1 minute read