One of the greatest misconceptions about success is that the most competent person is usually the one speaking the most. In my experience, the opposite is often true. After more than twenty-five years as both a lawyer and professor, I have noticed th…
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After practicing law and teaching for more than twenty-five years, one lesson has become impossible to ignore: most people do not get themselves into trouble because they are dishonest, malicious, or incompetent. More often, they get themselves into…
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Many people think of social media as a place to share moments, opinions, and experiences. Investigators, employers, admissions committees, licensing boards, and opposing attorneys often see something very different. They see evidence. Every post cont…
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We live in an age of unlimited information. Within seconds, we can search the internet, read research studies, watch lectures from leading universities, analyze data, and access more information than previous generations could have accumulated in a l…
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Few experiences are more uncomfortable than discovering that we were wrong. Whether the issue is a disagreement with a colleague, a university investigation, a business decision, or an argument with a family member, most of us instinctively defend ou…
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Imagine that two people witness the same conversation. One leaves believing the discussion was supportive and constructive. The other walks away convinced it was critical and dismissive. Neither person is lying. Neither is necessarily acting in bad f…
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One of the most fascinating aspects of human psychology is that intelligent people often make their biggest mistakes not when they first err, but when they refuse to stop digging. Almost everyone has experienced this phenomenon. A small mistake becom…
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Few experiences are more unsettling than being falsely accused. Whether the allegation involves workplace misconduct, academic dishonesty, professional misconduct, or criminal behavior, the emotional impact is often immediate. People feel shocked, an…
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One of the first questions people ask when they contact a lawyer is surprisingly simple. “Do I have enough evidence?” It is an important question, but it is not always the right one. A better question is this: Can my evidence actually pro…
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When people imagine the evidence that wins lawsuits, they often think of dramatic moments—a witness who suddenly admits the truth, a hidden recording that changes everything, or a document so compelling that it ends the dispute immediately. Those m…
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