Adapt or Perish
Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature’s inexorable imperative.” – H. G. Wells I can mount a persuasive argument that I had a successful… Read More »Adapt or Perish
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Know Your Snack Bracket
One of my best clients was a very large privately owned corporation. I had a great relationship with Steve, the majority shareholder/CEO. Our firm was… Read More »Know Your Snack Bracket
You’re Still Not Fired!
Let me tell you about annual reviews for Associates in law firms. Let’s start with the word “annual” which suggests that the review will take… Read More »You’re Still Not Fired!
Huh, Really?
A short while ago I was contacted by a junior Associate who I will call Jennifer. Jennifer was looking to move to a well-established Vancouver… Read More »Huh, Really?
Breaking Up Is (Not) Hard to Do
Rob was one of my favourite clients. He had intellectually challenging work, treated my whole team respectfully, gave me reasonable deadlines, and promptly paid all… Read More »Breaking Up Is (Not) Hard to Do
Different Types of Smart
At my high school, athletics were valued above academics. I am pretty sure that we had the only ‘Reach for the Top’ team (an academic… Read More »Different Types of Smart
Don’t Be Just One More Corporate Lawyer
I went to high school so long ago that personal computers were not yet a thing. All of the students were required to take typing,… Read More »Don’t Be Just One More Corporate Lawyer
The View From Under The Bus
So, here is the situation. I am closing a deal with a senior partner from one of Canada’s largest law firms. Let’s call him “Big… Read More »The View From Under The Bus
Hey, Young Folks – Are You Buying What the Law Firms Are Selling?
It is an incontrovertible fact that young lawyers destined for private practice arrive at law firms without much clue as to how to practice law.… Read More »Hey, Young Folks – Are You Buying What the Law Firms Are Selling?
The Me Generation
I am on a fifty-five day segment of a one hundred and eleven day geriatric world cruise. That is not the official title – the… Read More »The Me Generation