Let the Games Begin
An important element of a law firm’s culture is the manner in which it designates ‘client lawyer’ status, or ‘client origination credits’ (“OCs”). By way… Read More »Let the Games Begin
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Be Careful What You Wish For
Those of my era may remember the comic book character known as “Richie Rich.” Nice little kid, but being brought up by wealthy parents, he… Read More »Be Careful What You Wish For
Clowns To the Left of Me, Jokers to the Right
Last week I was at the Barnstable County Fair in Cape Cod. At the midway, there was a game called “Dunk the Clown.” Let me… Read More »Clowns To the Left of Me, Jokers to the Right
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
Show Me the Money
“Youth is always impatient, even though, ironically, youth alone has time for patience.” Lucilla Andrews In my new pastime as a cynical commentator on aspects… Read More »Show Me the Money
How Strong Are Your Roots?
The image that accompanies this post is of a massive tree in the forest behind my house which came down in a storm, bringing down… Read More »How Strong Are Your Roots?
A Sweeter World?
I was speaking to a university student the other day who I will call Lara. Lara told me that she occasionally has a super nice… Read More »A Sweeter World?
How Quickly My Good Idea Becomes Your Great Idea
Now and then I will tell a story about something that I did back in the day when my wife Maureen and I practiced at… Read More »How Quickly My Good Idea Becomes Your Great Idea
Is Someone Out to Get You?
“Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they aren’t after you.” Joseph Heller In some law firms there are politics among the Partners. Someone wants… Read More »Is Someone Out to Get You?
A New Year’s Resolution For Grape Popsicles
I like orange popsicles. The cherry flavoured ones are also okay. The grape flavour is terrible. This is one of the few topics upon which… Read More »A New Year’s Resolution For Grape Popsicles