We have officially made it to the year 2016! In this era of innovation, technology is advancing as rapidly as ever, social trends are taking charge, and the overall way we conduct business is evolving, fast. With society shifting and changing at such a fast pace, it's important to take a moment to do a gut check and make sure your firm is keeping up!

Do you have a lot on your plate? Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed with balancing your work and personal life? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many lawyers have a tendency to work long hours, sleep less than other professionals their age, and constantly jump from task to task without taking a break.

Want to know the key to establishing a successful practice? Develop and maintain strong client relationships. Believe it or not, it really is that simple.

I bet you remember a time when you were blown away by a fantastic presentation. You marveled at the speaker’s persuasive eloquence, seamless transitions, and arresting charisma, wondering how she was able to captivate you so effortlessly. You can probably also recall one of your law school classmates fumbling with his note cards, mumbling his way through a dry and uninspired discourse – or, even worse, directly reading blocks of text off his PowerPoint slides! As much as these presenters are polar opposites, both make glaringly clear how public speaking skills can make or break your credibility.