Being a lawyer means being the boss
Being a lawyer means being the boss. When I was in law school I remember always hearing the comment that, law school teaches you the law but it does not teach you how to be a lawyer. I still hear that comment from time to time, and obviously there is truth to the statement. I mean for better or for worse there is no class on billing hours.
A field guide to millennials
Today's business owner needs to understand how to market to them, how to employ them and how to work with them.
The J.D. liability
Every once in a while, you’ll apply for a job you know you will absolutely love and someone will look at your resume and ask, “why do we need to hire a lawyer?"
How to make the donuts and the billable hours
Attorneys in the midst of an onslaught of work should not forget about the next case or the next client.
Got MBE status?
The market potential for a Minority Business Enterprise is hard to ignore.
Boys shouldn’t be boys on work emails
Good judgment and professional communication is not simply something to be mentioned at the orientation meeting when an employee comes on board.
Did business etiquette take a summer vacation?
A few simple tips can help take the friction out of the ubiquitous presence of cell phones, plus why business owners should consider looking at their smoking policies.
Labor Day provides some perspective on the profession
Why lawyers should implement a more “generalist-minded” approach in working to understand a client’s needs.
The top 3 characteristics to look for in your next hire
Heart, hustle and humility are what sets great talent apart from the rest.
Deciding where to hang your shingle
Choosing where you want to open your law practice often influences other big decisions that come with being a solo practitioner.
My deer friends
One has to mark territory; if not, well, maybe I didn’t look serious about protecting it.
On staying organized
Do you take time every day to organize yourself, or is it a challenge for you, too?