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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.
Read More »When it comes to pro bono work, no more excuses
An open letter to Judge Julie
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.
Read More »The job never ends: A Christmas story
'We just found a family that has nothing, not even a tree. Can you help?'
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Read More »My year in review
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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Read More »When winning may feel like losing
A few words on work-life balance. And Facebook. And mouse skulls.
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Read More »Surviving the dog days of summer
What techniques do you use when you are trying to get away?
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Read More »Babe Ruth, milestone birthdays, and a thousand little dots
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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Read More »Balancing ‘Gung Hay Fat Choy’
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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Read More »Does Dallas Dance hate me?
Being at the mercy of the school system’s academic calendar cannot be fully understood until you have lived it.
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Read More »Can you spare a (billable) hour?
Before heading off for your holiday vacations, consider donating the equivalent of one billable hour to a legal charitable organizations
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