The Narcissist
There was once a law firm which had a particular department which experienced some turn-over in its associates. Lots of turn-over, actually. The department in… Read More »The Narcissist
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Selling The Extended Team
Back when I was practicing law, I was responsible for bringing in business to feed myself and a nest full of hungry associates and law… Read More »Selling The Extended Team
How Not to Screw Up Offering Shares to Employees
Here is a warning for Canadian business owners and their lawyers. Your plan to motivate and reward your employees may backfire if the messaging is… Read More »How Not to Screw Up Offering Shares to Employees
Shotguns
Lawyers use shotgun provisions in shareholders agreements way more than they should. Good lawyers recognize when the shotgun is not favourable to their clients. Shotgun… Read More »Shotguns
Translations From Lawyer Talk Part Nine: Talking to the Newbies
Beginner lawyers need to understand Partner Talk (“PT”), which is the language that law firm partners use. Here to help the newbies are some translations… Read More »Translations From Lawyer Talk Part Nine: Talking to the Newbies
What If?
Many of us think that the legal profession is broken, because too many lawyers are stressed out and miserable. Law firms are throwing money at… Read More »What If?
Okay, Boomer
Many years ago I hired a young lawyer who was not really named Tom. Tom had a few years of experience at one of the… Read More »Okay, Boomer
Knowing Your Audience
My father used to tell a story about when he was a young man with a young family. Unlike many people of his age at… Read More »Knowing Your Audience
Docketing For Dummies
I never met a lawyer who loved to docket their time, but I have met a number of lawyers (myself included) who were very good… Read More »Docketing For Dummies