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As we come off what may have been a rather tame Independence Day celebration for many, I hope that you found a way to recharge and relax with your loved ones. You have probably had to juggle the phased court ...
Read More »A summer like no other
Tips for taking care of yourself in a pandemic
Reminder to take care of yourself during the ongoing pandemic. It’s good to be back contributing to the Generation J.D. Blog. I hope to write a post soon about my transition to a new firm last year while also completing ...
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Read More »It’s summertime — and the living should be easy
As the summer continues, many of our law practices may start to wind down a bit, or we may find fewer opportunities to network during the vacation season. Over the years I’ve realized it’s important to embrace these slower cycles ...
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Read More »The importance of mentoring
When we consider the various ways we are compensated as attorneys, we often focus on the obvious items as most valuable – such as salary, medical benefits and so on. I think the availability and use of a mentor is ...
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Read More »The importance of self-care and routines
As springtime causes allergies – and as fluky spring weather brings on colds — I wanted to focus on the importance of self-care and routines. While we often discuss business development strategies and trade networking tips, we don’t talk much ...
Read More »The power of grief and loss
It’s been a rocky start to 2019 for me: On Jan. 8, 2019, my father succumbed to lung cancer at the tender age of 58. He had been receiving home hospice care since August 2018, so the end was expected. ...
Read More »Reflections of a first-year associate, 12 months in
It’s hard to believe that we are now in 2019, and I’ve now been an attorney for a little over a year! Happy New Year to all. I wanted to touch on my journey over the past 12 months as ...
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Read More »Give yourself a break this holiday
In contrast to my last post about holiday marketing and taking advantage of the various holiday social gatherings to help boost client referrals and re-connect with your referral sources, this time of year is also an important time to take ...
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Read More »The holidays approach; plan wisely
It’s hard to believe that the Thanksgiving holiday is less than two weeks away. Since my next post won’t be until afterwards, I’d like to highlight the importance of the holiday season when it comes to marketing. One of the ...
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Read More »The value in volunteerism and pro bono work
Engaging in volunteer opportunities and pro bono activities has really helped shape my career.
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