How I streamlined my (brief) writing process.

Over (my very busy) summer, I had four appeal briefs due in two weeks. Read about how I got it all done without losing my mind. Hint: it involved a tightly streamlined writing process.

Zara Watkins 8/19/15 Zara Watkins 8/19/15

When is a case too old to cite?

Is it good lawyerly judgment to cite a case from the 1800s? In this post I tell you how far back you should go–and what else you should do–to find persuasive case law.

Zara Watkins 4/14/15 Zara Watkins 4/14/15

3 Keys to Winning Your Oral Argument

Winning at oral argument involves more than just reviewing the briefs, compiling all the cited cases, and making an outline of your main points. Ensure your success with these three key practices.

Zara Watkins 2/27/15 Zara Watkins 2/27/15

5 Reasons To Outsource Your Argument

You may have already started to outsource your e-discovery and document template creation, here's five reasons why you should outsource your argument making too.