Former federal prosecutor Melinda Williams joins Messerli Kramer
Melinda A. Williams, former senior federal prosecutor, joins Messerli Kramer to focus on complex business litigation and investigations.
Legally Speaking: April showers don’t wait, neither do difficult conversations
Learn how lawyers can handle difficult conversations, manage conflict, and maintain credibility in mediation, negotiations, and client communication.
Legally Speaking: The eyes have it in legal settings
Persuasion in law isn’t just spoken — it’s seen. How eye contact, presence, and emotional intelligence can transform advocacy, mediation, and justice itself.
Legally Speaking: How lawyers can keep goalposts from moving in negotiation
Negotiations often fail when expectations shift midstream. Learn how lawyers and judges can prevent “moving the goalposts” and protect trust.
Breaking the Ice: Attorney contributes in courtroom, community
Robins Kaplan associate Rashanda Bruce has worked her way from case assistant to paralegal and eventually attorney who helped secure a $10.5M total judgment in a landmark product liability case.
Legally Speaking: Power of persuasion: Crafting arguments that connect
Mastering persuasion helps lawyers win in court, mediate effectively, and build client trust. Learn how ethos, pathos, and logos elevate advocacy.
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