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From Tour Guide to Trial Lawyer: How Leading Tours Made Me a Better Advocate in Court

Before I stood in front of juries, I stood in front of 40-45 strangers from all over the world (mostly folks from the U.S., the U.K. and Australia) —guiding them through museums, mountains, and historic landmarks during 8-to-10-day motorcoach tours of the Canadian Rockies.  The tour folks almost never knew one another...

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Using CliftonStrengths to Set SMART Marketing Goals at Stritmatter

At Stritmatter Law, we believe in aligning our internal strengths with our mission—Real Justice for Real People. As the partner in charge of professional development, I've been using our CliftonStrengths framework and our firm marketing expectations to create personalized SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) that play to the...

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Law Rocks

The practice of law can be time-consuming, tedious, nerve-wracking and worse. The practice of law can also rock, especially when the wheels of justice turn as they should.

Law Rocks Global is a charitable organization that...

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Dreams and Fears

Dreams can lift us up,
Even when fears try to hold us back.
Each journey is unique,
And through sharing our stories,
We find strength together.

I had an amazing chance to speak to a few hundred students at DECA recently. If you’re not familiar, DECA is a program for high school...

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Join the Courtroom Crusade!

Hey there! Let's chat, virtually, on December 11, 2024, about pro bono work and why it's such a big deal in the legal world. Imagine it as the legal profession's way of paying it forward, giving lawyers a chance to make a real difference while sharpening their skills and I promise:...

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A Letter from Stritmatter Law: Vote for Civil Justice Candidates in November 5th General Election

A Letter from Stritmatter Law:

Dear Clients, Friends, and Family,

As we approach the November 5 general election, Stritmatter Law is reaching out to share the names of candidates we believe are strong supporters of protecting your rights. We want to share with you two races...

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