It was a whole lot of fun in the sun in Ocean City. I am still recovering from an overdose of Thrasher’s fries, shaved ice (extra grape syrup please), Fischer’s popcorn and Old Bay at the Hooper’s crab fest.

Like Michael, (see “The beach and the Bar Association (and The Daily Record Happy Hour”), I consider MSBA’s annual meeting to be my unofficial start to summer. I look forward to the easy networking, informative sessions, vendor freebies and of course the cabanas. I reconnected with old colleagues and made new friends. While I spent most of my time at the Montgomery County Cabana, hosted by Heather Collier and Andrew Schwartz, every single bar association that hosted a cabana was very welcoming and friendly, and well-stocked. Read the rest of this entry »

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Every now and then old dogs and even newer old dogs can learn a few tricks. We all are in the practice of law, meaning no one knows it all. 

Carolyn Elefant posted an article titled “Solos Know Strategies Associates Need To Learn,” which contains 5 great tips all associates, even big law associates, can use to succeed at their firms.

I had a couple of solo practitioners as mentors when I first joined the Bar and realized early on that solos had the same skills all lawyers learn and possess, but they implement them differently and have a few tricks up their sleeves.

Tip 1: Read the rest of this entry »

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Clerking was one of the best experiences of my life.

I met some wonderful people, particularly five girls who have become friends for life — SundtLC, ThompsonLC, RowanLC, DebeliusLC, and DuganLC, also known as Casey Weinberg, Aindrea Conroy, Laura Gagliuso, Maureen Renehan, and Lindsey Binstock.

We may not talk every day or see each other all the time because work separates us, but we have the mutual memories of a great clerking class and some funny trips to bond us. I have and will continue to urge every law school student and graduate to try to get a clerkship because great things happen and you meet so many people that you will stay in touch with.

So in celebration of the wedding of the former SundtLC this past weekend, I say congrats to you and Keith.  I had a wonderful time in Baltimore and wish you two the best.

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I can hopefully emerge from my absence as a better blogger. I’ve had a horrible time managing blogging and dealing with two pretty difficult cases. They would provide so much material for the blog but I think it would be wiser to wait until they are over before I give you the full dish. But this is what this blog is all about.

The issues we young lawyers have trying to deal with life and the strains of work, caseloads and whatever else comes our way. So here is what I’ve been up to [besides ethically plotting revenge on opposing counsel ;-D ] Read the rest of this entry »

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Those were the words of a frantic mother in despair. The problem: a missing child who happens to be a litigation associate with billable hour requirements.

My mother’s solution: Call every number she has associated with me, brave the Internet and attempt a G-chat and e-mail search. She even sent a message to my tech-savvy little sister to have her get in touch with me. My sister lives in Paris and is on a 6-hour time difference, but that would not thwart a mother in need of her child.

When my mom finally reached me, I asked her what she needed. Read the rest of this entry »

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This is the third in a three-part series on fashion for women lawyers.

In Parts I (click here) and II (here), I told you the story of growing into a well-dressed lawyer with the help of my mother the fashion buyer and the inspiration of TV personalities like Sex and the City’s Miranda Hobbes.

Below are some take-away tips I’ve learned from my Mom and others along the way: Read the rest of this entry »

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