The View From the Bottom of the Pyramid
Throughout my years as a partner, managing partner, practice group leader and supervising lawyer, I used to speak to young lawyers who told me what… Read More »The View From the Bottom of the Pyramid
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The Difference Between a Rut and A Grave
When asked about my complaints about the legal profession, I am forced to admit that back before I escaped the profession and became happy, I… Read More »The Difference Between a Rut and A Grave
Paperwork, Practitioners and Panties
Some years ago I went off on a cruise and took the opportunity to have some renovations done at my house while I was away.… Read More »Paperwork, Practitioners and Panties
If You’re So Smart, Why Ain’t You Rich?
My father used to ask, “If you’re so smart, why ain’t you rich?” There are probably a million things that are wrong with that question,… Read More »If You’re So Smart, Why Ain’t You Rich?
Things I Used to Think Were True
I said and thought a lot of stuff while I was practicing law. I believed every single bit of it. Over time I figured out… Read More »Things I Used to Think Were True
Let’s play Jeopardy: I’ll take ‘Expert in Ottawa’ for $300
When I practised law in Mississauga, Ont., our fees were cheap compared to the Toronto firms, and kind of expensive compared to firms in places… Read More »Let’s play Jeopardy: I’ll take ‘Expert in Ottawa’ for $300
Who You Gonna Call?
My father told me about a dad who told his son to jump from a roof top, and that he would catch him. The son… Read More »Who You Gonna Call?
Be Sure You See the Candy First!
From time to time I hear stories about Big Law offering Big Money to attract first year lawyers to sign away their souls in Toronto,… Read More »Be Sure You See the Candy First!
Resigning as a Shareholder
I had only been a lawyer for a few months when I had my first shareholders dispute to deal with. My boss told me to… Read More »Resigning as a Shareholder