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This page highlights selected articles and commentary by Kristi Paulson published by external legal and professional publications. These pieces reflect ongoing thought leadership in mediation, arbitration, ethics, communication, and professional practice.

Kristi Paulson – Publications

Selected externally published articles and commentary.

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AI and Spreadsheets

Minnesota Bench & Bar
January/February 2026

Five things AI is not

Minnesota Bench & Bar
August 2025

Inside ADR's Minnesota Rules Reset - Pt 1.

Minnesota Bench & Bar
Jan/Feb 2023

Understanding the Code of Ethics - Pt 2

Minnesota Bench & Bar
March 2023

The Three C's of Legal Technology and Ethics

Minnesota Bench & Bar
August 2022

The Remote Lawyer's Survival Guide

Minnesota Bench & Bar
May/June 2020

Jury Trials in the Covid-19 Era

Minnesota Bench & Bar
February 2021

Legally Speaking . . . by Kristi Paulson

Kristi Paulson is a regular contributor and monthly columnist for Minnesota Lawyer, writing on communication, ethics, and dispute resolution.”

The Mental Clutter Lawyers Carry

Minnesota Lawyer
May 18, 2026

The Language of De-Escalation: Why It Matters

Minnesota Lawyer
February 8, 2026

The Grinch That Stole Communication Skills

Minnesota Lawyer
December 8, 2025

In Many Legal Settings, the Eyes Have It

Minnesota Lawyer
November 10, 2025

Goblins, Ghosts and Gray Areas

Minnesota Lawyer
October 13, 2025

How To Keep the Goalposts from Moving

Minnesota Lawyer
September 8, 2025

Minnesota Lawyers Mutual — The View

April Showers bring Muddy Paws...and the Power of the Pause

Minnesota Lawyers Mutual
The View
April 28, 2026

Weathering the Storm: Navigating Difficult Conversations in Law

Minnesota Lawyers Mutual
The View
April 30, 2025

Two cheerful snowmen in colorful hats and scarves, symbolizing lawyers and mediators keeping things cool in negotiations.
FaLaLa and Law: Effective Client Communication for the Holiday Season

Minnesota Lawyers Mutual
The View
December 19, 2024