Nicole Black

Local September 11, 2014

Mobile numbers stabilize, with wearable tech poised for growth

Of all the technology trends, lawyers have adapted to mobile devices the most readily, and the results of two recent surveys confirm that lawyers continue to adopt mobile technologies into their practices,

Local September 3, 2014

Online tools to streamline your email

Email ping pong can take up a tremendous amount of time, making lawyers' email its own "to-do" list.

Local August 26, 2014

Virtual law firms allow practice on your own terms

The idea that Web-based computing will change the practice of law is no longer just a pipe dream — it’s reality.

Local August 5, 2014

Commentary: Tech goals for solo and small-firm lawyers

The results of two legal technology surveys about lawyers’ plans to use legal technology offer a glimpse into the businesses of solo and small-firm lawyers and indicate their assessments of the value that different technologies will bring to their law practices.

Local July 14, 2014

Commentary: Summer vacation reading ideas for lawyers

Nicole Black shares her list of summer reading for successful lawyers.

Local May 21, 2014

Commentary: What can be done about lawyer depression

Young lawyers — already facing newfound stressors that prior generations did not — have joined the ranks of a profession already known for its high depression and substance abuse rates.

Local May 14, 2014

Commentary: 8 handy gadgets for the mobile lawyer office

For the 21st century lawyer, mobility is key, since a mobile law practice makes it easier than ever for lawyers to practice law no matter where they happen to be.

Local April 8, 2014

Demystify litigation for your clients via online video

Developing an online marketing strategy is not an easy proposition when it comes to written content, and things become even more complicated when lawyers venture into video marketing.

Local March 5, 2014

Commentary: How do lawyers compete with self-help legal sites?

With targeted marketing efforts, attorneys can help clients understand why it's not always best to pursue do-it-yourself legal options online.

Local February 18, 2014

Commentary: A tale of judges, social media and boundaries

Nicole Black discusses the small minority of judges who overzealously interact on social media platforms with little concern for the effects of their interaction.

Local February 10, 2014

Is 2014 the ‘Year of the Cloud’ for lawyers?

2014 may very well shape up to be the year that solo and small firm lawyers (with 20 lawyers or less) began to embrace cloud computing as a viable option for their law firms.

Local January 28, 2014

Commentary: Judges keeping up on social media is imperative

It’s no surprise that social media issues continue to crop up in courts across the country. The problem is that judges are conducting business as usual and setting bail in these cases even though they often lack a complete, or even partial, understanding of the issues and social media platforms involved.