If only his ideas weren’t considered rebellious

The ABA Journal has recognized contract-drafting expert Ken Adams as a “Legal Rebel,” a lawyer dedicated to remaking the profession. Ken’s mission is to reform the way lawyers draft contracts. He’d like to see useless words, phrases, and clauses eliminated, and the remaining provisions translated into readable English. If your practice involves drafting contracts, then you should own a well-worn copy of Ken’s book, A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting, and you should read his blog regularly.

So congratulations, Ken! And congratulations to the ABA Journal, for having the good sense to recognize Ken’s work.