SCOTUS usually makes headlines with its end of the year report (for 2024, Chief Justice Roberts focused on threats to judicial independence), and everyone’s still talking about President Trump saying “Thank you again. Thank you again. I won’t forget.” to Roberts following this year’s State of the Union address. Meanwhile, your state court’s State of
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HAL 9000's Guide to AI-Powered Law Firm Marketing
Those of us who have seen the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey, or are at least familiar with its famous robot named HAL, have a healthy suspicion of artificial intelligence (AI). And our fears have been validated as we watched lawyers who relied on AI to draft legal documents get sanctioned by the courts and…
Become a Diversity Ally: 9 Ways to Make a Difference
I recently co-authored an article on nine ways you can be a better ally with two other nonresident members of the State Bar of Wisconsin — Roya Bahrami and Ioua Alen Marcyn B. Lagazo. As we note in the article, “Being an ally isn’t about being “woke.” It’s about being a decent human being.”
There…
What ‘The Godfather’ Taught Me About Practicing Law
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the release of The Godfather. The gangster flick is consistently rated as one of the greatest movies ever made, and its popularity has only increased with age.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the release of The Godfather. The gangster flick is consistently rated as…
The Write Way to Build Your Practice
To be a lawyer is to be a writer. In this profession, there’s no way to escape putting pen to paper, or more realistically, fingers to keyboard. Many attorneys do so much writing on behalf of clients, the thought of setting time aside to write for one’s self is overwhelming. However, getting published is a…
Amplify Your Voice Using Your Existing Network
I’ve got a new blog post up on the State Bar of Wisconsin Nonresident Lawyers Division – NRLD blog. It’s something I wrote for fun, not about legal marketing, but I wanted to share it with you anyway. I often talk to my clients about finding ways to amplify their voice by leveraging their…
Social Media for Lawyers: How to Use it Effectively and Ethically
On July 20, I am joining forces with Amanda Sexton from FocusWorks Marketing for a workshop on social media for lawyers. The event is being hosted by the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Attendees will walk away from this seminar with a social media action plan they can implement…
Under The Arch: Legal History in the Heart of St. Louis
To prepare for the construction of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, which is more commonly referred to as the Arch, over 80 acres of prime riverfront real estate in downtown St. Louis were condemned, and the structures located there leveled. One of the few buildings spared was the Old Courthouse.
Mistakenly referred to as the…
Goodbye Garden State, Hello Volunteers! Kelchen Consulting Is Moving To Tennessee
In a couple of weeks I will be packing up my office and making the move from New Jersey to Tennessee. This does not mean that Kelchen Consulting will be closing up shop. Blog posts, social media content, white papers, and websites can all be created remotely, as I have proven over the past few…
You Too Can See Chief Justice John Marshall's Kidney Stones
Philadelphia is an amazing city to visit. There are lots of important historic sites to tour, museums to explore, and plenty of great restaurants to try. But if you want to get off the beaten path and explore a quirky legal attraction, head to the Mütter Museum.Getting to the 40 lb. ColonHidden deep in…