Could Someone Please Pay Me Off Already?
I have been railing against the establishment in the legal profession for going on four years already. You would think that by now I would… Read More »Could Someone Please Pay Me Off Already?
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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
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
What is the Left Hand Doing?
Ogilvy, Cope, Porteous, Montgomery, Renault, Clarke & Kirkpatrick was the first law firm that I worked for. It is now known as Norton Rose Fulbright. … Read More »What is the Left Hand Doing?
To All the Law Students Who I have Loved (or Just Liked a Bit)
I write a lot about work/life balance, mental health, and the pursuit of things other than money in the legal profession. My wife (and lawyer)… Read More »To All the Law Students Who I have Loved (or Just Liked a Bit)
My Journey To the Land of Setting Expectations
Back in the good old days, I used to bill by the hour, just like every other lawyer. I had a simple retainer agreement with… Read More »My Journey To the Land of Setting Expectations
Gratitude and The Appreciation Deficit
“I am happy because I’m grateful. I choose to be grateful. That gratitude allows me to be happy.” ~ Will Arnett The other day I… Read More »Gratitude and The Appreciation Deficit
Be Wrong, Confidently!
I came across a lawyer the other day who makes mistakes in his communications with clients and the other side. None of the errors will… Read More »Be Wrong, Confidently!
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