Confessions of a Messy Perfectionist

by Will Graebe

When you walk into my office, the first thing that you will notice are the piles of paper covering every square inch of my desk. There are two towering stacks of papers related to the open files I am handling. Then there are the research papers and PowerPoint presentations for CLE courses I have taught or am working on. I have a stack for paid invoices and a mountain of pages of phone notes.

Hidden Features in Apple Notes

by Erik Mazzone

Among my unfortunately numerous vices, is one I like to call shiny gadget syndrome. Maybe you are familiar with it. It struck in the late 90’s when they made the Motorola Starlink phone and I thought that was the coolest technology since Star Wars: “look how easy it is to send a text! You only have to hit each button on the keypad 4 times to select the letter you want. Then you can send a text that says “hi” in like, 4 minutes!”

Launch Your Law Practice with Purpose: The ILPI Kickoff, Sept. 18–19

by Camille Stell

In this issue, we’re excited to spotlight an innovative initiative designed to help lawyers build sustainable practices while expanding access to justice. I sat down with Mark Atkinson, founder and Executive Director of the Incubator for Legal Practice and Innovation (ILPI), to talk about his career, the mission of ILPI, and the new cohort launching this fall – September 18 – 19 is the two-day kickoff.

Work from Anywhere: Data Security Risks Don't Take a Vacation

by Camille Stell

Remote work has become part of daily life, and with summer travel and vacations, many paralegals find themselves working outside the office. While flexibility is a benefit, it also comes with risks. When you’re working from a beach house, airport lounge, or coffee shop in another city, compliance and data security must remain top of mind.

The Modern Solo/Small Firm Conference

Reimagining Law Practice for Profit, Purpose, and Flexibility

October 9-10, 2025 | Durham Convention Center | Durham, NC

Solo/small firm practice isn’t what it used to be—and that’s a good thing. Today’s modern lawyer entrepreneur can build a flexible, client-centered, and tech-forward practice without burning out. This conference will show you how. With sessions on practice design, digital marketing, client experience, and money management, you’ll leave with new ideas, fresh energy, and concrete next steps for your firm.

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Understanding Civil Court Bonds: Types, Purpose, Benefits, and How to Obtain Them

by Kimberly Edgar

Civil court bonds play a crucial role in the legal system by offering financial assurance to protect parties involved in litigation. Whether you’re a plaintiff seeking a court order or a defendant challenging a ruling, civil court bonds can be required by the court to ensure fairness, accountability, and compliance.

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ONLINE CLE SERIES

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Live Webcast

September 16 — Judicial Sales

October 28 — Halloween Horror Stories III, The Return of Wayne Stephenson

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Free for Real Estate Attorneys, Paralegals, and Legal Staff

1 hour CLE/CPE Credit per CLE (pending approval)

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Tuesday, October 7 | 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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