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If my daughter thinks I'm doing something right, that is good enough for me.

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It’s important to get involved in some organizations, but which ones?

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The operating room nurses knew who we were immediately. They’d already stopped by the room to get a crane.

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Thanksgiving is a classic reminder for us to take a break to reflect on what we are thankful for. But what about the next day?

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While “I don’t have time” may sound like a valid excuse, “it isn’t a priority” will at least make you think twice about whether you are prioritizing things correctly. ...

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Generation J.D. made it through the whole week without once mentioning the Olympics. So much for that trend. ...

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I was flattered to hear that my blogging had been used as an example — thankfully a “how to,” not a “how not to” example — during a presentation at the Professional Development Consortium’s Summer Conference that addressed ...

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You’ve probably seen the ABA summary of Anne-Marie Slaughter’s Atlantic article, “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All.” Slaughter raises a lot of good points related to the classic work-life balance struggle.  Points that deserve a great deal of debate. ...

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When did it get to be summer? I, for one, am still in denial.  It can’t possibly be later than March or so. But our summer associates have started, the kids are almost done with school for the year and ...

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I just finished putting together my materials for the MSBA Annual Meeting. I will be speaking Thursday morning during the conference about how lawyers can use social media effectively and without getting themselves into trouble. My presentation will be part ...

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