Practice Tips

Is hiring an expert necessary in every case? Many criminal cases do not call for hiring an expert. That being said, there is no hard and fast rule that certain types of cases will never […]

About Me Before I start to give you advice about representing trans and non-binary clients, let me introduce you to myself. My name is Connor Barusch (he/they). I am a visibly trans person. I am […]

So Here We Are… We are now into month five of pandemic life.  Working from home. Some of us working from home with kids. We waded our way through the deluge of information in the […]

Can Public Defenders Be Racist? Yes. A few years ago, a woman of color was in a space with two white women. One of the white women told the other white woman a story in […]

How do I become a good lawyer? Be confident in your abilities. Seek out training. Find a mentor. Observe other attorneys. Stay organized. Provide client centered representation. Maintain work-life balance. Think outside the box. Know […]

Why is it important to understand juvenile brain development? It goes without saying that it is important to understand if you represent juveniles. But it is also important if you represent adults. Before we talk […]