Michael P. Maslanka
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
September 20, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Decoding the Fifth Circuit: Beyond the Stereotype and Into the Nuances of JusticeContrary to prevailing wisdom, the Fifth Circuit is not in the tank for employers, Michael P. Maslanka contends in this piece.
By Michael P. Maslanka
5 minute read
July 25, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Examining Implications for Freedom of Speech, Religious Accommodation, LGBTQ Rights After Recent RulingsHeadlines lack nuance, so this month's column takes a deeper dive into the practical import of a recent trifecta of cases involving religion in the workplace.
By Michael P. Maslanka
7 minute read
June 01, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Avoid These Mistakes When Crafting A Legal ResumeAt a Saturday breakfast, a student's resume showed only legal experience. Why? Because of a mandate from the school's experts.
By Michael P. Maslanka
8 minute read
March 01, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Empathy in the Legal ProfessionDoctors are trained in empathetic care. Turns out, they have much to teach lawyers.
By Michael P. Maslanka
8 minute read
January 09, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Four Employment Law Predictions For 2023Yogi Berra makes a valid point: "it's tough to make predictions, especially about the future." Yet anticipating what's on the legal forefront engenders reflection, promotes thought, enhances advocacy.
By Michael P. Maslanka
8 minute read
November 21, 2022 | Texas Lawyer
Cases to Consider When it Comes to Professional ResponsibilityWe were gifted this holiday season with attorney-client privilege issues at both the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) and the Texas Supreme Court.
By Michael P. Maslanka
7 minute read
September 26, 2022 | Texas Lawyer
Representing Trump: Everyday Lawyer EthicsEthical issues involving representation of former President Trump are generating day-to-day lessons for all lawyers.
By Michael P. Maslanka
8 minute read
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