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On representing your friends and family
I was approached recently by two friends of mine who are co-owners of a small business. They had been served with process in a breach of contract action in district court. My friends wanted to consult with me about the ...
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Read More »On being married to a lawyer
In my first blog post, I mentioned that I met a “pretty cool girl” immediately after our first-semester finals at Maryland Law who later became my wife, now of nearly eight years. We were but one of many law school ...
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Read More »Networking outside the box
Bar association and legal events are not the only places you can get involved and expand your network.
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Read More »Turn off your mind and sleep better
While you should definitely take time off to enjoy life and stop thinking about work, it's just as important to turn off your mind and enjoy a good night's sleep.
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Read More »Work hard. Relax. Recharge. Repeat.
It’s good to be back to Generation J.D. after taking some time off from blogging. This month started off with a bang for me, as I was preparing for a three-day jury trial in Anne Arundel County. Although I am ...
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Read More »We need to talk…
Mental health is a huge issue facing our legal community. I want to move beyond talking about this to really understanding the impact and finding resources for those afflicted.
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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 »Time for a reality check
I had the opportunity with the Maryland State Bar Association Young Lawyers Section to volunteer last month at a Baltimore soup kitchen that provides meals and shelter to homeless women. It was a day after some of the protests and ...
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Read More »In defense of lunchtime
There are plenty of reasons for an attorney not to eat a proper lunch -- I know I don't have a problem making a list. But how about some reasons in favor of the midday meal?
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