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In a year with such political divisiveness and, frankly, so much hate, the importance of the rule of law, access to justice, and pro bono cannot be overlooked.

The lenses in which I see the world and my career differs from five years ago or ten. I guess that is part of becoming an experienced lawyer.

'We just found a family that has nothing, not even a tree. Can you help?'

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At the end of each year, as I fill out the last time sheet for 2015 and close down my office for a couple of days, I always think about the past year. Did I meet my goals? Was I ...

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A few words on work-life balance. And Facebook. And mouse skulls.

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What techniques do you use when you are trying to get away?

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It's easy to look at your latest legal victory and pat yourself on the back. But building a practice is more than your last victory. It’s building a reputation. It’s building a list of long-term clients by helping them with their latest issues (or looking around corners and navigating them before they have any problems).

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How trying to celebrate the Chinese New Year became my latest attempt at finding work/life balance -- and a comedy of errors.

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Being at the mercy of the school system’s academic calendar cannot be fully understood until you have lived it.

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Before heading off for your holiday vacations, consider donating the equivalent of one billable hour to a legal charitable organizations

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