To Everything There is A Season
I was the managing partner of a law firm for a while. At that time I saw myself as being something like Cassandra, who the… Read More »To Everything There is A Season
The Mentality and Attitudes of Lawyers
Enough Already, You Greedy Billionaire Wannabe!
“Work hard, earn a great living, get whatever you want out of life, have all the stuff you want. But there should be a ceiling on it-enough is enough!”
~ Sandy Duncan
I used to think that I was a fairly sophisticated guy. I got me an education. I was a partner in a law firm. I advised some successful clients. But since I retired, moved to the country, and bought a pick-up truck, I have been rethinking some things and I realize that perhaps I am, and have always been, more of an Okie from Muskogee, or in Canadian terms, a hick from Temiskaming. And I am happy to be one.
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Murray’s Random Thoughts About In-House Counsel
I never worked in-house. Of course, having no experience working in-house is not going to stop me from spouting off about in-house counsel (“IHC”). So,… Read More »Murray’s Random Thoughts About In-House Counsel
Zero is the Loneliest Number
In law firms, more zeros are better than fewer zeros. For example, announcing, “look at me! I just closed a $100,000,000 acquisition” impresses your colleagues… Read More »Zero is the Loneliest Number
It Just Doesn’t Matter
When I had been practicing for about six years, I attended a meeting with two more senior lawyers to pitch a potential client on leaving… Read More »It Just Doesn’t Matter
Greed
Whoever Dies With The Most Stuff Wins –David Mitchell The other day someone asked me why so many lawyers work excessive hours on the road… Read More »Greed
What Does Loyalty Have To Do With It?
“Leadership is a two-way street, loyalty up and loyalty down.” Grace Murray Hopper I thought that it might be fun to test my skills as… Read More »What Does Loyalty Have To Do With It?
Compelled Speech and the Last Bencher Election
I am retired. I did not have a vote in the last Law Society of Ontario (“LSO”) election, at which party politics showed up for… Read More »Compelled Speech and the Last Bencher Election
Desperately Seeking More (Billable Hours) – Abridged Version
One of the values that drove me for a good long time was the importance of working hard and generating many billable hours. I have… Read More »Desperately Seeking More (Billable Hours) – Abridged Version
There Is Enough Work For Everybody
Someone once told me that if your family is poor when you are twelve years old, then no matter how much financial success you have,… Read More »There Is Enough Work For Everybody