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Reflections on an all-female mediation session
I had the best experience during a mediation recently – an all-female, eight-hour phone mediation. Now, you would think that the eight-hour phone part sounds daunting, but it was actually […]
Ask for what you need to accomplish your goals
When I started out as a young family law attorney, I felt as if the world was spinning around me and I could barely hang on. It took years before […]
Charm City Dreamers: For those who call Baltimore home
As a young professional living in Baltimore, I am often asked where I went to school. If you have lived in Baltimore for any amount of time, you know that […]
Applying for a job? Here are a few tips.
I have a Careers page on my website because I try to remain open-minded about hiring the right staff members even if it feels like the wrong time. It seems […]
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 […]
Grab a cup of coffee and you might just change a life
When we think about networking as young professionals, we tend to think about “grabbing a cup of coffee.” Even those of us who are not coffee drinkers often rely on […]
Is confidence more important than competence?
“The Confidence Code,” written by journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, holds itself out to be a handbook for women living in a professional world where bald self-assurance outweighs competence […]
Uniting alumni of the foster care system to help others
“Connect. Thrive. Grow” is the mantra of the Fostering Change Network, an organization that takes the importance of networking and the value of experience and unites individuals with that experience […]
A plea to young attorneys: Remember law school’s lessons
“‘I beseech ye in the bowels of Christ, think that ye may be mistaken.’ I should like to have that written over the portals of every church, every school, and […]
Confession: I am only human
You may have noticed that my blog posting has been infrequent lately. Turns out I am only human. I am at my best when I have a routine and am […]
The importance of collecting clients’ correct names and pronouns
In my last blog post I provided a list of definitions to help you engage in respectful communications with all parties in your cases. Beyond familiarity with the correct terms, […]
Give without being asked
While this column often tries to emphasize the importance of charitable work not only to help your community but your career as a young professional, this week I want to […]
