Law Practice Trending Topics

To help with your writing efforts, here’s what people are looking for in Law Practice and Legal Marketing online. Trending topics culled from JD Supra, search analytics, social media conversations, and other sources:

Judges Continue to Be Under Siege; What’s to Be Done? 

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Continuing threats against judges in the United States. Among the questions to consider exploring: How can judges be protected or supported in this time of heightened security concerns? How are local or federal authorities responding to this issue? How is the Trump administration responding to this issue, considering the fact that some of the threats are coming from individuals or entities that are upset over rulings that are not in the Trump administration’s favor? How might the Trump administration itself be adding fuel to the fire? What is social media platforms’ moral responsibility to curb online attacks, misinformation, and deliberate disinformation that exacerbates negative feeling toward judges? What are the threats’ potential impact to the rule of law? What can the United States learn from other countries that have experienced past attacks on judges, or that may still be experiencing continuing threats to their judiciary? And what role can individuals (whether those in the legal profession itself, the country’s education systems, the news media, or otherwise) potentially play in fostering a sense of respect for the judicial system, for legal processes, for factual information, and for judges themselves?

What’s Next for DOJ, Now That Blanche Has Officially Secured Top Slot? 

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The confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general; significance of the Senate’s vote to confirm Blanche; key challenges ahead for the U.S. Department of Justice under Blanche’s tenure, as well as lingering controversies from his time as acting attorney general; how Blanche’s professional record compares to that of prior attorneys general; what Blanche’s past actions may indicate regarding the priorities and approach he will be implementing at DOJ, now that he’s no longer simply acting AG.

How Law Schools Are Grappling With AI 

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How law schools in the United States are restricting students’ use of artificial intelligence or other tech tools; basis for doing so; how these restrictions may be evolving or spreading; how other countries’ law schools are grappling with this matter; whether these restrictions are the best approach (and what might you suggest as an alternative).

Related information:

https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/columbia-law-school-updates-ai-policy-with-new-restrictions#google_vignette

How to Deal With a Vexatious Litigant [Ongoing] 

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Vexatious litigants; how these individuals are legally defined; common characteristics or behaviors of such a person; strategies for vexatious litigants’ targets or their defense counsel; potential court actions in response to a vexatious litigant’s behavior; any noteworthy real-life examples of vexatious litigants and how their endeavors have played out; how artificial intelligence may be impacting vexatious litigants’ actions.

Alternative Dispute Resolution: Trends and Tips [Ongoing] 

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Alternative dispute resolution trends (generally speaking, or in the jurisdiction of your choice); contexts or case types in which ADR proceedings are most commonly used; pros and cons of the ADR process; strategies for success when preparing for, or participating in, an ADR proceeding; any popular misconceptions about ADR proceedings.

How an Expert Witness Can Be an Asset or a Liability [Ongoing] 

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How to maximize the effective use of expert witnesses. Possible points to explore: tips regarding expert witness selection, qualifications, or pre-trial preparation; challenges to expert witnesses; and/or damage control. Consider whether to write a “top five” type of do’s and don’ts piece, or a checklist of steps to take at a given point in the process, or an examination of recent or otherwise significant cases where expert witnesses played a large role, and/or where an expert witness became a problem, and how to anticipate, avoid, or correct for such problems.

Is a Growing Crackdown on Litigation Funding in the Works? 

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Renewed attention to the issue of litigation funding; recent action by state legislators or others; reasons for new restrictions or bans on litigation funding; how the spread of third-party funding has affected litigation trends.

How to Wrangle Technical Information for Jurors [Ongoing] 

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How lawyers can best present scientific or other highly technical information to jurors; pointers on trial preparation, and choice of written or visual materials, use of expert testimony, and other potentially useful elements; additional guidance on what to do or not do to most effectively convey essential points to a lay audience.

How to Build on Midyear Metrics 

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Midyear reality checks and professional development tips, whether for individual lawyers or for firms as a whole. Among the points to consider covering: What individuals and firms should be paying attention to at the half-year mark; how to build on successes, or, conversely, how to carry out a course correction; how to handle difficult conversations about performance; how to get the most out of client check-ins.

AI Cautionary Tales (and Practical Implications) for the Legal Profession 

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Some of the latest or otherwise most interesting examples of AI use gone awry for members of the legal profession; how courts are responding to these types of incidents, in terms of sanctions after the fact, or suggested or required steps as precautions; how to bounce back after one or more AI-related mishaps; what individual professionals or law firms should be doing at this point to help ensure that they are using AI tools wisely and efficiently and with a minimum of risk.

Pointers on Establishing a New or Niche Practice [Ongoing] 

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Issues to keep in mind when deciding whether to change or add practice areas; or, alternatively, considerations when deciding whether to take on a new practice area involving an emerging or highly technical subject; how attorneys can decide if a particular practice area is a good fit for them; how to grow a new practice area, develop expertise, and set oneself apart from other practitioners.

Personal or Professional Lessons From Leisure Pursuits [Ongoing] 

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Analogies between hobbies and the legal profession. Consider whether to write a practical, first-person piece about lessons learned from the pursuit of a hobby and how you have been able to apply those lessons to your law practice, or whether to write a more general piece comparing a sport or other outside interest to the practice of law.

Why AI Should Have Law Firms Reassessing Their SEO Strategies 

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Artificial intelligence’s potential impacts on law firms’ SEO strategies; how online users’ AI-influenced search efforts are impacting firms’ website traffic and SEO results; what to know about evolving user behavior and search results, and how these shifts should have law firms taking a fresh look at their strategies; how law firms can harness AI to boost their visibility, rather than minimizing it.

Former Court Clerks Face Federal Charges Over Alleged Interference With ICE Courthouse Actions 

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The arrest of two state court clerks for allegedly thwarting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement efforts at a Utah courthouse; charges that the court clerks are facing; how the clerks’ case compares to that of a judge in a different jurisdiction who wound up in federal authorities’ crosshairs over allegedly similar behavior; related regional or national trends; what to know about ICE agents’ authority when inside a courthouse; what to know about court personnel’s legal obligations, rights, or protections when interacting with federal agents.

Related information:

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ut/pr/two-former-utah-court-clerks-arrested-and-facing-federal-charges-after-allegedly-helping

How Lawyers and Clients Can Help Each Other Be More Effective [Ongoing] 

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How lawyers and clients can help each other be more effective in their professional relationship. Among the possible points to choose from: how to get a professional relationship off to a good start; common misunderstandings to avoid; how to improve written or oral communication or recover from a miscommunication; how to manage expectations; how to deal with setbacks or changes in strategy during the course of a specific matter or an overall professional relationship. Consider whether to present your guidance as a list of tips, or whether to write a first-person account of a successful or improved client relationship and the factors that helped make it a success.

DHS Shifts Attention to Attorneys in Latest Pushback Against Asylum Claims 

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A May 26 directive by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding purported asylum fraud; what this May 26 release may mean for immigration attorneys as well as for their clients in terms of enforcement actions and potential penalties; any practices attorneys and their clients should be reviewing or strengthening in light of accelerating pressures from DHS and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Related information:

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2026/05/26/dhs-takes-additional-steps-crack-down-asylum-fraud

Florida Supreme Court Adopts New Rules Regarding AI Use 

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New rules adopted last month by the Florida Supreme Court regarding the use of artificial intelligence in legal proceedings; the rules’ effective date and potential penalties for non-compliance; how the Florida rules compare to other states’ rules on AI use within the court system; whether the Florida rules’ inclusion of pro se litigants is a novel development in courts’ approach to AI’s increasing role in legal proceedings.

Related information:

https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/florida-supreme-court-issues-new-ai-rules-for-lawyers

How Lawyers Can Address Pop Culture’s Impact on Jurors [Ongoing] 

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The intersection of pop culture and the courtroom. How can litigators adjust their courtroom strategies in the face of popular fictional or real-life TV shows and podcasts, and their potential resulting impact on jurors – or should they? What effects are popular programs having on prospective jurors, in terms of impressions of the legal system, and possible misconceptions about legal processes, science, methodology, evidence, or prosecutions? Do lawyers need to tailor their courtroom tactics, demeanor, and presentations accordingly?

What New AI Tools Could Mean for Law Firms 

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New legal tech tools being rolled out by Anthropic (and possibly other big tech firms); how significant a development this may be for the legal profession; best practices for vetting new AI tools and using them in real-life situations; what precautions, backup tools, or other safety nets law firms should have in place when expanding AI’s role in their processes.

Related information:

https://www.businessinsider.com/anthropic-expands-legal-ai-tools-claude-cowork-2026-5

A Meditation on Mental Health Awareness Month 

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Mental Health Awareness Month and its significance for your law firm or for the legal profession as a whole. Among possible topic ideas: Your piece could focus on this issue within the context of pro bono programs or other firm initiatives that have dealt with mental health challenges on the part of clients or a broader community, or you could write about mental health issues within the overall legal profession, how law firms can be more supportive of colleagues in need of help, and/or what your firm specifically has undertaken in this regard. How is the legal profession’s attitude evolving regarding its members’ mental health and well-being, what noteworthy progress has been made over the years, and what are the major barriers that remain to real change?

Summertime Living for Lawyers 

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A summertime-themed topic of your choosing, whether practical or lighthearted. Among the possibilities: a look at work-life balance issues for lawyers; tips on disconnecting during a vacation while still managing client expectations (plus: additional challenges for solos or small firms); opportunities for summertime bonding experiences with current or prospective clients; or maybe a look at vacation reads, hobbies, or adventures, or a first-person account of how a vacation can open the door to a personal or professional “aha!” moment and perhaps a significant transition or new venture.

Reflections on the Meaning, and Challenges, of Being of Service 

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Themes that have added resonance for people around the time of Memorial Day. Whether you or a close relative, friend, or mentor served in the military, consider examining the issues of duty, commitment, sacrifice, or service – whether service to one’s country, community, profession, or others – and how related obligations, achievements, or beliefs can carry through to other facets of one’s life.

Alternatively, consider whether to write a practical piece on how someone may be able to transition from a military role to a role in the legal profession, with attention to any through-lines and transferable skills that connect the two spheres, or, alternatively, consider whether to write a piece on how law firms can be more inclusive regarding hiring veterans or how law firms and individual attorneys can best manage and plan for service in the U.S. National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve while also maintaining a career in the law.

TikTok Tips for Lawyers [Ongoing] 

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How using TikTok can benefit law firms or individual lawyers; how to best leverage the platform’s features for maximum impact; potential pitfalls to avoid, involving ethics rules, advertising regulations, or otherwise; pros and cons of using TikTok as compared to other social media; success stories based on your own use of TikTok.

Insights on Summer Associate Programs 

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Summer associate programs, from the angle of your choice, whether memories of your own experience as a summer associate and some of the most valuable things you learned, or summer associate program trends within your firm or within the profession as a whole; or tips for summer associates on how to put their best foot forward while getting the most out of their position.

How Lawyers Can Gain the Most Benefit From Being on LinkedIn [Ongoing] 

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How lawyers can make the best use of LinkedIn as they begin or continue their legal practice; tips on writing compelling profiles, building networks, reaching potential clients, choosing what to post, establishing oneself as a thought leader, publishing new, reused, or adapted content, and more. What do even some experienced LinkedIn users overlook regarding timing, tone, etiquette, or other finer points of being on LinkedIn?

How to Excel at Public Speaking [Ongoing] 

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How attorneys can improve their performance as public speakers. Consider touching on any of the following: organization and preparation tips; importance of tailoring a presentation to one’s audience; value of practice or feedback prior to a real-life speaking engagement; do’s and don’ts regarding the use of notes, outlines, or visual aids; the challenges of using humor in a public speech; and more.

Navigating Generation Gaps at Work 

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Potential generational clashes or misunderstandings in the legal profession and how to address them. Possible points of friction: communication styles, tech expertise, work styles, work-life balance, expectations, or misconceptions. How have generation gap issues been prevented or resolved at your current firm or at other points in your career? What would you like to see the legal profession do better in this regard?

AI on the Bench: Takeaways From Survey of Judges 

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A new survey on federal judges’ use of artificial intelligence; what stands out to you about the survey results; how the legal profession can facilitate training on, and adoption of, AI tools; what other questions you would like to see answered about judges’ attitude toward, and experience with, artificial intelligence.

Related information:

https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2026/03/northwestern-study-finds-a-significant-number-of-federal-judges-are-already-using-ai-tools

https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/ai-use-by-federal-judges-is-broad-but-infrequent-new-study-shows

Cyberthreats Against Law Firms: What to Know and What to Do 

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How cyberthreats against law firms are evolving; main sources of cyberthreats these days; types of cyberattacks that law firms most commonly experience; how threat actors’ tactics are changing and, possibly, also intensifying; obligations on the part of law firms and their leaders to protect clients’ data from cyberthreats; a refresher on best practices (or, alternatively or additionally, a rundown of current, hot-button cyberthreats and risk management focused on those specific threats). Also consider whether to write about specific data security challenges for smaller law firms or for law firms operating outside of the United States.

Insights on Mentoring Relationships [Ongoing] 

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Becoming or finding a mentor within the legal profession; benefits of the mentor relationship, for either or both individuals; how to head off common misunderstandings or misplaced expectations; how to maximize the potential value and ultimate success of the mentor experience; additional challenges, concerns, or priorities for women or minorities. Alternatively or in addition, consider whether to present a selection of do’s and don’ts, or whether to describe your personal experience in a current or past mentor relationship.