Before I speak with my clients, I remind myself that I need to be emphatic to their situation, as well as reminding myself I need to educate them (not talk down to them) on what the law is able to do and how we cannot control everything.

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Being a student of the law has unquestionably made me a better parent.

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We need a break from the constant contact with lawyer brains and to see situations from other points of view.

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I have learned many lessons about using -- or rather, not using -- email in my practice.

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I’m making resolutions not to keep up practices that make my life harder and more stressful. What are your not-to-do resolutions for this year?

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The key to LinkedIn is leveraging it to stay on people’s minds when the time comes for them to hire an attorney or to refer you work.

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Thinking back on it, I got some good advice as a teenager that applies equally to the intrepid, not so young, not so new attorney.

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As I write this, I’m waiting for AAA to arrive. I left the office and discovered I had a nail in my tire. That was only the beginning of the problem — I then found out I couldn’t get any ...

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Plus, what to do when someone crosses the line.

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Just don't forget that as a mentee, it is your responsibility also to invest in the relationship.

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