Gladly Suffering Fools
Back in the day, before I became as warm, compassionate, empathic, and all-around loveable as I am today, I had something of a reputation as… Read More »Gladly Suffering Fools
Law Students and Young Lawyers
A Sucker’s Game
Imagine the following scenario: Jordan is a third year Associate with a mid-sized firm in Calgary who has a billable hour target that is somewhat… Read More »A Sucker’s Game
Believe in Yourself or Perish!
I have something important to say. It is so important that I will say it three different ways in the hope that those of you… Read More »Believe in Yourself or Perish!
Understanding Crazy
According to the fictional Professor Kingsfield in the movie “The Paper Chase,” law students “come in … (to law school) … with a skull full… Read More »Understanding Crazy
The Business Development Question
I speak to a number of newly called lawyers looking to secure a job as an associate. I tell these applicants that they should be… Read More »The Business Development Question
You Need a Shrink
For years I delegated work to Mindy, who was very competent, productive, generous, and warm. I never knew when I walked into Mindy’s office to… Read More »You Need a Shrink
Keep it Simple, Start With the Statute, Stupid
You may be familiar with the “KISS Principle” attributed to one Kelly Johnson, a renowned aeronautical engineer at Lockheed Martin. It turns out that the… Read More »Keep it Simple, Start With the Statute, Stupid
I’ll Tell You What He Didn’t Do
Those of you who read my stuff from time to time know that when I retired, I moved to the country, bought a pick-up truck,… Read More »I’ll Tell You What He Didn’t Do
Career Quiz for Law Students and Young Lawyers
So you went to Law School and participated in the legal clinic at the Fasken Building at University of Toronto or won a scholarship from… Read More »Career Quiz for Law Students and Young Lawyers
Living in Different Worlds
I believe that lawyers should not compete based on price. I tell this to my mentees, and sometimes the response is, “that is easy for… Read More »Living in Different Worlds