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Law Firms Must Get “Unreasonable” To Win The Talent Wars

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As an adjunct legal professor, I’m fortunate to get to spend time with law students. They are smart, hardworking, and ready to make valuable contributions to the legal profession. And they’re different from lawyers of...more

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3 Key Steps to Creating a Champion’s Mindset

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Every outstanding attorney I work with (and believe me, they are all outstanding attorneys) is challenged by one basic thing: their mindset. That’s the value of a coach; I don’t get bogged down in the story my clients tell...more

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Judge Orders Attorneys Who Failed To Discern The Difference Between "May Not" And "Does Not" To Attend School

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Nearly a dozen years ago, I wrote a lengthy post on the meanings of "shall" and "will".  In that post, I noted that "shall" is sometimes used, particularly in Bylaws, to mean "may".   I did not consider whether "may" could...more

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Statistics on Virginia’s Discipline of Lawyers (Fiscal Year 2021)

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Reporting from the Virginia State Bar’s Office of Bar Counsel indicates general consistency in the overall number of complaints made against lawyers and the corresponding levels of discipline....more

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Court Of Appeal Admonishes Counsel With Coke

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Usually, appellate decisions provide guidance to future litigants on how the law will be interpreted and applied.  A recent published opinion by the Fourth District Court of Appeal, however, provides guidance to lawyers on...more

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Never Neglect Learning

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A few years ago, I read a quote that resonated with me. I happened upon the quote this week and had the same reaction. The quote is “Everyone is born a genius, but the process of living de-geniuses them.” This insightful...more

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Acknowledge and Celebrate Wins

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What constitutes a win depends on you and what you value. It could be your kid making the sports team or you landing a big client. Either way, what do you do to acknowledge these types of victories? Do you take your kid out...more

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Be the Change

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JW Way Fundamental #19: Lead by Example  "The best way to influence others and maintain our culture is by one’s own examples. Walk the talk. Don’t ask others to do what you won’t or can’t. Take responsibility to consistently...more

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Work Life Balance is How You Define it

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JW Way Fundamental #24: Maintain a healthy work life balance - "Stay happier, healthier and more productive by balancing your time between billable hours, marketing, community activities, family, friends,...more

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