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Sybil Procedure

Martin Luther King Jr. leaves a Birmingham jail April 20, 1963, after posting bond on charges stemming from a desegregation drive. His release came four days after he wrote “Letter from a Birmingham Jail. (AP file photo)
Jan 19, 2018

Sybil Procedure: What I learned from ‘Letter from a Birmingham Jail’

As lawyers, we are particularly well-positioned to identify the difference between just and unjust laws and fight unfairness when we see it.

Dec 22, 2017

Sybil Procedure: Judge nominee Petersen failed as own advocate

Petersen didn’t show himself to be a good lawyer. And a district court judge needs to be a good lawyer.

Nov 22, 2017

Sybil Procedure: What should we do with Al Franken?

I know lots of Frankens. And I generally like them. Except when I don’t.

Nov 7, 2017

Sybil Procedure: Websites offer opportunity for constant improvement

At its core, a website is a gateway to a law firm.

Jun 26, 2017

Sybil Procedure: Exert control to repair unhappy conditions

The numbers suggest that lawyers should spend more time thinking about their happiness.

Feb 23, 2017

Sybil Procedure: Is teaching CLEs worth the time?

It’s Martin Luther King Junior Day, and our office is closed. I am, however, at the office. And so are a few of my colleagues, appreciative of a quiet(er) day to get work done. But while I have no problem working on Columbus Day or even Labor Day, I do want to ensure that I ...

Jan 23, 2017

Sybil Procedure: Confessions of a pro bono failure

It’s Martin Luther King Junior Day, and our office is closed. I am, however, at the office. And so are a few of my colleagues, appreciative of a quiet(er) day to get work done. But while I have no problem working on Columbus Day or even Labor Day, I do want to ensure that I ...

Dec 23, 2016

Sybil Procedure: Shaking off Grinchiness

It’s Martin Luther King Junior Day, and our office is closed. I am, however, at the office. And so are a few of my colleagues, appreciative of a quiet(er) day to get work done. But while I have no problem working on Columbus Day or even Labor Day, I do want to ensure that I ...

Nov 23, 2016

Sybil Procedure: Civility is a way to win on the merits

It’s Martin Luther King Junior Day, and our office is closed. I am, however, at the office. And so are a few of my colleagues, appreciative of a quiet(er) day to get work done. But while I have no problem working on Columbus Day or even Labor Day, I do want to ensure that I ...

Oct 20, 2016

Sybil Procedure: The ABA, Donald Trump and regulating language

It’s Martin Luther King Junior Day, and our office is closed. I am, however, at the office. And so are a few of my colleagues, appreciative of a quiet(er) day to get work done. But while I have no problem working on Columbus Day or even Labor Day, I do want to ensure that I ...

Sep 22, 2016

Sybil Procedure: Art for the law’s sake

It’s Martin Luther King Junior Day, and our office is closed. I am, however, at the office. And so are a few of my colleagues, appreciative of a quiet(er) day to get work done. But while I have no problem working on Columbus Day or even Labor Day, I do want to ensure that I ...

Aug 18, 2016

Sybil Procedure: The creative synthesis of practicing law

It’s Martin Luther King Junior Day, and our office is closed. I am, however, at the office. And so are a few of my colleagues, appreciative of a quiet(er) day to get work done. But while I have no problem working on Columbus Day or even Labor Day, I do want to ensure that I ...

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