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Category: Write to Counsel

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February 8, 2024 NWSidebar

Lessons in Advocacy From Held v. Montana

This column focuses on how effective advocacy by plaintiffs’ counsel surmounted the usual obstacles and resulted in a ruling in the plaintiffs’ favor.

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December 15, 2023 NWSidebar

Writing Tips from the Bench: To Be Persuasive Keep It Simple

Justice Mary Yu of the Washington Supreme Court recently spoke with Write to Counsel columnist and University of Washington School of Law Professor Ben Halasz about legal writing.

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July 12, 2023 NWSidebar

From Brief to Business

How mastering brief writing techniques is essential for successfully drafting transactional documents.

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June 12, 2023 NWSidebar

When Precedent Lacks Power, Make the Judge Want to Decide in Your Favor

A Write to Counsel column on how to create excellent digital presentations for legal professionals.

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April 5, 2023 NWSidebar

Like and Subscribe

The right blog post, tweet, or newsletter can bring in new clients, expand the community’s knowledge of a particular issue, or—in rare cases—spark change.

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February 9, 2023 NWSidebar

The Underground Scholars Initiative Language Guide

Use the Underground Scholars Initiative Language Guide as a tool to help reduce bias in your legal writing.

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