Emily T. Acosta’s Post

“Judges are long-term consumers of lengthy texts.” “To present an argument to such people, counsel must make the words easy to read and remember. The fonts recommended in our Handbook and Typography for Lawyers promote the goals of reading, understanding, and remembering.” Great advice from Judge Easterbrook here, and he uses bullet points to drive his point home. Great find, Judge James Smith! #LegalWriting #Typography #BulletpointJudges #FederalCourts

The lesson here applies to us entrepreneurs and our "bread and butter" - pitch decks and executive summaries. Of course they should be visually appealing but there are no extra points for graphic design. The goal is to make them easily readable and memorable. You have a great story - just tell it.

An interesting read about something I frequently encounter both as an attorney and out in the world: fonts, and fonts that are hard to read or aesthetically displeasing. I am always so curious about why certain lawyers use particular fonts. What font do YOU use? Is it because that's one you like or one that you find easiest to read, or is is the font attorneys you work with use most often? What fonts do you dislike or find especially difficult to read? As for me, my favorite font is Palatino (fun fact: it is the font all the American Girl books were printed in, and there's whole a book dedicated to it available on Amazon) and the font I use most often for work is Times New Roman. Let's start some #font conversation, #LinkedIn friends!

For my Civil Procedure tribe: the importance of complying with rules and procedure is brought front and center in this spicy 🌶️ (and short) Easterbeook Hall of Fame Opinion.

Your copy-and-paste is showing! Avoid the subtly misaligned font sizes and colors that result from copying + pasting rich-formatted text from different sources and platforms, thus exposing your editing process for all the world to see. It's a common oversight, yet entirely preventable.

The choice of font in legal documents may seem like a trivial detail, yet it carries significant implications for readability, professionalism, and even the interpretation of text. Legal practitioners navigate a complex landscape where precision is paramount; thus, the selection of an appropriate typeface can enhance clarity and ensure compliance ... Read the full post: - https://lnkd.in/dtuicYJK Written By George Petropoulos at Inoriseo. - #LawFirmSEOInsights

The choice of font in legal documents may seem like a trivial detail, yet it carries significant implications for readability, professionalism, and even the interpretation of text. Legal practitioners navigate a complex landscape where precision is paramount; thus, the selection of an appropriate typeface can enhance clarity and ensure compliance ... Read the full post: - https://lnkd.in/dHh45PSR Written By George Petropoulos at Inoriseo. - #LawFirmSEOInsights

Is a bold font, without breaks in the spelling of the letter - flexible with overlapping bars. Ideal for enhancing and highlighting the most special title.

This is really interesting! The way society perceives written materials is not just in the information of the work, but how the work is presented as well. Think about businesses using certain fonts to represent themselves. The Badaboom font might get heads looking at you, but if you sell something like wealth management services, you might get some raised eyebrows too. Conversely, if you look at the book Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, it is a comic book about a very real experience through war and political turmoil in Iran. In the end, it's about your audience and your goals. Who do I want reading this, and what do I want them to take from it?

In the intricate interplay of legal language and contractual clarity, selecting a suitable typeface emerges as a significant yet often overlooked aspect of document design. The best font for a contract is not merely a matter of aesthetic appeal but rather a critical component that can influence readability, comprehension, and ultimately, enforceab... Read the full post: - https://lnkd.in/dZX6itCP Written By George Petropoulos at Inoriseo. - #LawFirmSEOInsights