Speaking in court can be nerve-wracking. To this day, I sometimes struggle to find the words that I want to use, or I find myself overexplaining and rambling. Whether it’s closing arguments or tying relevant case law to the facts of my case, these lapses in courtroom communication can make me feel completely unprepared, even […]

Trial prep demands sustained focus over long periods of time. The expectation is simple: stay organized, stay sharp, and push through until everything is ready. In practice, this involves moving between preparing witnesses to testify, exhibit review, and surprise case developments without any clear stopping points for any one task. What starts as a focused

Most productivity advice assumes one thing: That focus is a matter of discipline. If you can just organize better, plan better, and try harder, you’ll perform at a higher level. In legal practice — especially in trial work — that assumption breaks down quickly for neurodivergent lawyers. Even when you can see it breaking down