The Dangers of Yes
Finding the right work/life balance is difficult. For the third year in a row, September kicked off soccer season in my house. In the fall, I am affectionately known as “Coach Daddy” in my house....
View ArticleElection Day is Here
After what seems like an endless election cycle, today is the day. By the end of the day, we will know who the next POTUS is going to be. The primaries, debates, speeches, and ads have all led up to...
View ArticleFinding the Good Inside (Especially When It’s Hard)
Coming off a hot, sometimes angry summer – and following an election season that could be charitably described as “testy” – it’s a good time to ponder compassion and empathy and how we can maximize...
View ArticleMaking and Keeping Friends – Even When You Have a Busy Job
Aristotle said, “In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge. They keep the young out of mischief; they comfort and aid the old in their weakness, and they incite those in...
View ArticleLast Minute Gift Ideas
Rumor has it lawyers sometimes wait until the very last minute to meet a deadline. If this is you and you handle your personal life like your law practice, the internet is full of last minute give...
View ArticlePaternity-Leave Stigma
Paternity leave remains the unicorn of parental leave. Although recent statistics show that nine out of ten U.S. fathers took some time off work for the birth or adoption of a child, those same...
View ArticleMillenials in the Work Place
In 2017, the stigma of being a young lawyer and a “millennial” often go hand in hand. Being a millennial myself, I work endlessly to defy the general perception associated with my defined generational...
View ArticleStress-Reducing Practices
“Just breathe!” When you are stressed and someone utters those two words, if you are anything like me, your stress levels spike. “Just breathe?” If only I had time to “just breathe.” Oh, and don’t get...
View ArticleThe Center Line
It takes courage to be a lawyer. Each day, we take on the problems of others and make them our burdens. Each day, we make decisions that could be outcome determinative for our clients. Each day, we...
View ArticleHurricane Harvey – How You Can Help
Current events make timely an inquiry into the role of lawyers in fostering democratic values, promoting social welfare, and ensuring that all citizens are treated equally under the law. Like other...
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