About Those Soul-Sucking Jobs
I once represented a doctor who wanted to stop being a doctor. He absolutely hated it. He was a nervous type, and he just could… Read More »About Those Soul-Sucking Jobs
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Seeing Around Corners
One of the best compliments that I ever received when I was practicing law was that I had the ability to ‘see around corners,’ meaning… Read More »Seeing Around Corners
A Long Night’s Journey Into Day
I used to be the type of lawyer who woke up early and headed into the office. On my commute, my head would be full… Read More »A Long Night’s Journey Into Day
David and Goliath in the Legal Profession
In my early years of practice, I received a phone call from a friend who practiced union side labour law. He had a question about… Read More »David and Goliath in the Legal Profession
What Have You Done For Me Lately?
In the summer of 1976, I worked for the largest law firm in Montreal, which was Ogilvy, Cope, Porteous, Montgomery, Renault, Clark & Kirkpatrick, as… Read More »What Have You Done For Me Lately?
Ten Things I Liked About Being a Lawyer
Since I retired, I have been writing articles about the legal profession “from the safety of retirement”. It occurred to me recently that many of… Read More »Ten Things I Liked About Being a Lawyer
Finding Your Path (Or Stumbling Along in the Legal Profession)
There is a well-known quote which has been attributed to various people to the effect that “if you are not a socialist at age 20,… Read More »Finding Your Path (Or Stumbling Along in the Legal Profession)
Working To Be Relevant
I first met Lauren when he was a partner in a large Buffalo law firm which had a significant cross-border practice with an office in… Read More »Working To Be Relevant
Has the Legal Profession ‘Souled’ Out?
Back in the day, the practice of law was considered to be a profession first, and a business second. Over the years, there was a… Read More »Has the Legal Profession ‘Souled’ Out?
Getting Out Of Your Own Way To Succeed in Law and Life
I once had a partner who I will call Marvin. Marvin was a capable lawyer who had a specialty in a particular area of litigation. … Read More »Getting Out Of Your Own Way To Succeed in Law and Life