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What I’ve learned working in family law
I have a plaque in my office with this quote: “Your job is not to judge. Your job is to lift the fallen, to restore the broken, and to heal the […]
Dress code matters, or is a lawyer allowed to wear jeans?
I’m self-conscious about my blog because of two things: a) I don’t have everything figured out and b) I know I don’t have everything figured out. With this in mind, […]
Been dissed? Remain mindful and don’t take it personally!
A couple of weeks ago, I left the courtroom after a contentious hearing only to overhear opposing counsel bloviating, quite loudly, to her client about my litigation strategy. Reeling, I […]
What’s the password? Stay Strong!
I am not a daily affirmation type of person. That said, I’ve taken to making my work computer’s password – which I have to change frequently — an affirmation. My […]
What is success? Get ready to state your goals.
I recently returned from the American Bar Association mid-year conference, where I attended a presentation titled “Lead Like a Rock Star” by keynote speaker and executive coach Kristi Staab. Staab’s […]
Practice ‘active listening’ to best advocate for your clients
I am not sure if others find themselves telling their clients “no” or “you shouldn’t do that” or uttering any other phrase that a client might not want to hear. […]
For more client referrals, develop your personal and professional network
People often ask me where I get new client referrals. The answer is complicated. But I think one thing that helps generate business is having a varied and interesting personal […]
Making a difference with Monumental City Bar Association
Brittany Gause, who moved to Baltimore as an adult in 2015, attributes a lot of her ability to make a difference in a city that is relatively new to her […]
Want to help the homeless? Talk to your dentist.
With temperatures below freezing, we think more and more of the homeless. Recently — in partnership with Jewish Volunteer Connection, the Monumental Bar Association and the Harambee Center (formerly the […]
Second chances
We all know how important first impressions are. But I have to ask: Why aren’t people always provided a second chance? Don’t get me wrong. People should face consequences for their mistakes. However, they […]
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 […]
Chic, practical handbags and briefcases to streamline your life
It’s 30 minutes before the call of the docket and you’re fumbling with your phone, keys, case files and miscellaneous personal items, wishing you had been more practical and purchased […]
