In World War II, fighter pilots spoke of the danger of target fixation. During bombing runs, pilots could become so focused on their targets that they’d dive, drop a bomb on the target, and yet remain so intent on hitting the target that they’d fail to pull up in time. They’d end up hitting their [...]
One reflection exercise I suggest to disenchanted lawyers is to contemplate what they’d be doing if not practicing law. The reason is not to identify the lawyer’s next career, but instead to get in touch with what might be preferable and why, and then to consider whether that quality could exist in a legal practice. [...]
EXTENDED to December 15 – when I set the original expiration date, I didn’t notice 12/10 was a Sunday. But, only 2 spaces remain at this reduced fee, so don’t wait!Â
As regular readers of my blog know, I don’t generally use it for promotions. However, I’m announcing a time-limited opportunity to be coached at 20% off my standard [...]
One common thread in the work/life balance conversation is the extent to which the issue can and should be cast as a female issue or a mother’s issue. So perhaps it’s no surprise that a female shareholder has now sued her law firm for sex discrimination.
Alyson J. Kirleis, a labor & employment litigator, began work at [...]
December 06, 2006 
