Stephanie Schantz

Guilty as charged! I use “I hope you are well” over and over and over again. But, gone are the days when generic and uninspiring… Read More »“I hope you are well.”

Legal professionals are often required to speak without preparation, whether in courtrooms, negotiations, with colleagues, or in client meetings. Spontaneous speaking in Legal English can… Read More »Spontaneous Speaking – 6 Steps

Writing Numbers Correctly in English: British vs. American Style and Legal Importance In the world of English writing, numbers play a crucial role, whether it’s… Read More »Get Your Numbers Right!

As a non-native English-speaking lawyer, delivering presentations in a language that is not your mother tongue can be a daunting task. However, with careful preparation… Read More »Rehearsals Make It Right

What is the best way I can learn legal idioms? Legal idioms or “phrasal verbs” consist of a verb + an adverb such as hand down… Read More »Top Secret to Learning Legal Idioms

Many lawyers ask how they can write better and faster in legal English. Keep these tips in mind when writing an email to writing a… Read More »7 Tips for Better Legal Writing

Common problems for email salutations: “Miss, Mrs., Ms.” and other salutations When I read emails from international lawyers, here are the common problems I see.… Read More »Successful Salutations

5 Steps to Successful Meetings in English Conducting a meeting in English can be intimidating. But if you are like most international lawyers, the path… Read More »5 Steps to Successful Meetings in English