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On staying organized
One of my biggest challenges at work is just staying organized. Since I am still in the newbie phase at my new job, I am still in the process of developing some semblance of an organizational system. I...
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Deciding where to hang your shingle
Don’t worry. I’m not going to start this post off with the old “Location, location, location” cliché. I’m just going to try to give you an idea of what to expect after you make that initial decision to...
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Networking is not a job search activity
When you are looking for a new job, what’s the first piece of advice you get? Go network. Talk to everyone you trust to see who they know and how they could help you get an interview with someone who...
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Labor Day provides some perspective on the profession
I never really knew the exact origin of Labor Day. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, although the actual founder of Labor Day is debated, it is agreed the holiday’s origin is the result of the...
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How to make the donuts and the billable hours
From the 1980s to the late 1990s, before “America ran on Dunkin’,” Dunkin’ Donuts’ marketing campaign featured Michael Vale as a “Fred the Baker,” working all hours of the day and night and using the...
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The J.D. liability
As I’ve said in the past, I don’t practice law. I have no interest in practicing law. However, as I’ve also alluded to in past posts, having a J.D. is a valuable thing in my chosen profession. But the...
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Rules of professional gift-giving
With the holiday season underway, many people are busy packing the stores to find gifts for everyone on their list. Did you know that you can advance (or hurt) your career by having the wrong people on...
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A Barrister’s Carol
Act I [Attorneys are attending a Lexis Nexis presentation in the conference room of a prestigious law firm in Baltimore City.] Lexis Representative: Thank you all for attending this presentation, be...
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Pressing pause
All the way back in my initial blog post, I spoke of standing at a career crossroads and how it can be one of the most paralyzing feelings one could ever face. Without completely repeating myself, I...
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A Barrister’s Carol (Act 2 of 2)
Act 2 of 2 (A Barrister’s Carol Act 1 of 2) The following evening, Gill is still at his desk reviewing a survey and comparing the related title documents. He convinced himself that Roger’s appearance...
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