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Language is the Key

Contrary to popular belief, it is not the thought that counts - it's the way you express that thought. I'll go one step further and assert that what you say and how you say it are the crucial factors in communication. While language skills are important tools in nearly every industry of work, i think they are particularly meaningful in the practice of law. When written, the language used can create obligations and liabilities. When spoken, it will determine how effectively you argue and advocate your position at conference or in court. From my experience on the bench, lawyers swing from one side of the pendulum to the other, i.e., they either soft soap their words and hold back on their