Moltbook, AI Agents, and What Lawyers Actually Owe Clients

Over the past several weeks, a familiar cycle has played out in the technology press. Headlines claim that “AI agents” have created their own social media network, are chatting with one another, forming religions, and, in some versions of the story, even contemplating humanity’s fate. The platform at the center of much of this attention […]

How AI Erased My Colleague’s Voice: A Lesson in Bias

I have a process for writing PowerPoint presentations. It works. I have used it for years. I take prior PowerPoints, articles I have written, ethics opinions and whatever other materials are relevant. Then I work methodically through them. I build the deck. The entire process takes hours to a day, maybe two. Then I proofread […]

Book Review – The Wise Legacy

The Wise Legacy How one professor transformed the nation For several years, my dear friend and colleague, Dan Siegel, told me about a book he was writing called The Wise Legacy. The book, he explained to me, was about a professor at F&M (Franklin & Marshall) who meant a great deal to him. He learned, […]

How Not to Behave When Delivering Food

A Delivery Person Scared Me I moved recently. As many people will do when the pots, pans and dishes are packed up, I ordered dinner in. The easiest thing seemed to be a pizza, so I found a local place and called in an order. Not too long after, someone came to my door. Because […]

Dress Right or Sit Down and Shut Up? Women Lawyers and Court Room Clothing

Do Women Lawyers Still Have to Wear Skirts in Court Rooms? Note: I originally wrote this post in 2014. I updated it in March 2026. On the Women in the Profession listserv of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, we had a lengthy discussion about women and what they wear in court. The discussion began because a judge […]

The Importance of Ethical Reviews for Law Firm Marketing

Reviews are Extremely Important – But Don’t Forget, They Must be Ethical Reviews I can always tell the next trend in law firm marketing by the phone calls and emails I receive from salespeople.  Fortunately, I always seem to be ahead of  the trend, so I am never surprised when the calls start. But sometimes, […]

THINK before you post – creating a reputation online

This image is making the rounds of Facebook today. It is interesting to me, because I always tell people to think before they post, tweet, or email. However, I am not entirely sure I agree with it. After all, if we required everything we say or write to be true, helpful, inspiring, necessary and kind, […]