How Mindfulness And My Inner Lawyer-Mom Helped Me Face My Own Anger
Lawyers often seek out mindfulness practices because they want more peace and calm in their lives -- but it can also help you make peace with your anger.
Disruption, Diversity, And Wellness In Modern Law
Today’s lawyers and leaders need to unpack their biases, so that they may find a path to understanding causes without assigning blame to others.
Plugging The Profit Leaks: How Your Firm Can Stop Burning Money
Join the webinar on September 25th and learn some quick wins you can implement right away.
Don’t Phone In Your Mental Health, Call 9-8-8 Instead
I think the cultural competency training will go something like 'Now, are we talking deadass? Or *deadass*?'
With Americans Even More Depressed Than Normal, We Enter A Dangerous Time For Relationships
All of our brains are currently marinating in a thick sauce of despair.
Ways To Stay Motivated In Your Career During The Holidays
The last four weeks of the calendar year tend to move at a more rapid pace, often taking us for a wild ride.
When It Comes To COVID Vaccines, It Is Better To Educate Than To Mandate
Thoughts on some of the reasons (scientific and otherwise) why people don’t want to get the COVID vaccine.
How 8am LawPay Takes The Sting Out Of Legal Billing
Getting paid can be an arduous task. You should make it as easy on yourself and your clients as possible.
Managing Career And Life Challenges During The Holiday Season
Don’t let the glitz and glam of an Instagram picture, a feel-good LinkedIn post for 'viral' likes, or another person’s 'perfect' holiday table setting dictate your own season.
1Ls: Yes, You Can Take A Day Off
Ask yourself: Am I studying to keep up with an imaginary ideal student who I think is in a cave studying without distraction 24/7?
Grief And Loss: Why Pet Bereavement Is Very Real And Should Be Respected In The Workplace
The loss of a pet is one of the most deeply life-altering events, yet seldom acknowledged in the workplace. It's time for that to change.
The Importance Of Child Care
Affordable, quality child care was already a rarity before COVID-19, and it now seems even closer to extinction.
Why Law Firms Are Moving Beyond The Billable Hour
Explore 5 expert-backed reasons law firms are rethinking the billable hour and how legal billing software is leading the way.
When A Bullied Child Becomes A Bully
I was bullied and fat shamed in school. I ended up doing the exact same thing to my freshman college roommate.
The Gift, The Anchor, The Rock
Working through cancer in a supportive environment can provide you with the distraction you need to keep going.
The Intersection Of Resilience And Failure
I was recently asked how I was able (finally) to pass the Texas Bar Exam while also struggling with cocaine addiction and alcohol use disorder (alcoholism). Here is my answer.
A Good Night’s Rest Is The Answer
Many lawyers balk at the idea of taking a break. Stop that!
The No. 1 Career Lesson We Can Learn From Simone Biles
Standing up for yourself and your mental health is the ultimate sign of bravery.