Michael P Maslanka

September 01, 2016 | Texas Lawyer

While I hope to instill a love for practicing law, I strive to caution about its dangers, seductions, and pitfalls. Want to clue into them?

By MICHAEL P. MASLANKA

10 minute read

August 01, 2016 | Texas Lawyer

Five Lessons for Lawyers by Observing Political Pundits

By MICHAEL P. MASLANKA

9 minute read

May 02, 2016 | Texas Lawyer

Teaching "Professional Responsibility" at UNT Dallas College of Law makes a person more sensitive to the marriage of technology, social media and legal ethics.

By Michael P. Maslanka

4 minute read

March 03, 2016 | Texas Lawyer

Here is a distressing box score: 20 percent of lawyers combat depression; 44 percent of lawyers grapple with alcohol/substance abuse; and 19 percent fight off anxiety.

By Michael P. Maslanka

6 minute read

February 04, 2016 | Texas Lawyer

The challenge: GCs are busy, gasping for time for reflection on the meaning of being a lawyer. The solution: pausing to reflect on a little known but powerful commencement speech. So, here, courtesy of Vince Foster, is some oxygen.

By Michael P. Maslanka

5 minute read

January 11, 2016 | Texas Lawyer

GC's are not potted plants at depositions or in deposition prep. Their insights are valuable. So here are five ideas (many based on the latest in cognitive research) for them to mull over in collaborating with outside counsel.

By Michael P. Maslanka

5 minute read

January 11, 2016 | Texas Lawyer

GC's are not potted plants at depositions or in deposition prep. Their insights are valuable. So here are five ideas (many based on the latest in cognitive research) for them to mull over in collaborating with outside counsel.

By Michael P. Maslanka

5 minute read

December 09, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

An interesting post by blogger/lawyer Leiza Dolghih, popped up in her June 22 blog post, North Texas Legal News: "What You Should Know About Non-Compete Agreements in Your Industry."

By Michael P. Maslanka

5 minute read

December 09, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

An interesting post by blogger/lawyer Leiza Dolghih, popped up in her June 22 blog post, North Texas Legal News: "What You Should Know About Non-Compete Agreements in Your Industry."

By Michael P. Maslanka

5 minute read

November 05, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Teaching Negotiation/Conflict Resolution at UNT Dallas College of Law illuminates yet again (for me) the challenge new lawyers face when explaining mediation to newly minted litigation clients.

By Michael P. Maslanka

5 minute read