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A Remarkable Woman
She spoke only two words of English when she landed on Ellis Island during the height of the Great Depression. She had lost her baby daughter on the long journey over the sea and arrived with her one...
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The Icarus Deception, Seth Godin – A Remarkable Book
Seth Godin, a social commentator coming from the tech world, paints a compelling explanation of the restructuring of our society. Deeming the new economy the “connection economy” he posits that those...
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Whether our discipline is business, finance, law, art, health or simply being our unique presence in the world, much can be gained from interacting with people outside our own discipline. “Cross...
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A Remarkable Client Makes A Difference to his Attorney, and Future Attorneys
A man wrongfully convicted of murder has rewarded the lawyer who helped him get off death row by founding a scholarship in her name. Anthony Graves spent 18 years in jail before Houston attorney...
View ArticleWhy We Shouldn’t Worry (Too Much) About LegalZoom
An attorney at a continuing legal education conference last week asked about LegalZoom – and why the regulators of the legal profession haven’t shut it down for engaging in the unauthorized practice of...
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A Remarkable Perspective….
The following was featured on the Writer’s Almanac on November 15, 2013. A superb example that there is good even in the worst of situations – the “yin and yang” of life: It was on this day in 1940...
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A Remarkable Law Student Takes Charge of His Career – Brett Knight
Brett Knight isn’t your typical law student. Brett is a great example of what we all need to become: a “legal entrepreneur” – someone who, is, busily and wisely, shaping his own career path. Brett is...
View ArticleA Visual Map of the Current (And Future) Legal Marketplace –Where Do You Fit?
This interesting and powerful visual map of the current and future legal marketplace has been making the rounds on LinkedIn the past few days. [1] The one question many are asking when viewing it...
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The Lives Of Others – A Remarkable Movie
The Lives of Others won the 2006 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language picture. Deservedly. A friend recommended it, saying it is one of her all-time favorites and it is now one of mine. Set in...
View ArticleA Collection of the Best Advice Attorneys Ever Received (And Gave) – Part I
“Take 100% responsibility for everything that happens in, to, and for your firm. Even if it’s not always “fair.” Because that’s what it means to own your firm, instead of letting it own you. Taking...
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Thirty Small Steps To A Happier Way of Being
This little gem is complements of C.J. Kruska, my very cool coworker. Love numbers 20 and 22. Attorneys seem to be particularly prone to doing 7, 8, 12 and 15…..!...
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The Legal Profession – Rapid Change Is Our Opportunity For Greatness
Seth Godin’s blog post today perfectly captures the opportunity the restructuring of the legal profession presents. The times are indeed a changin’ as a great artist once said. And change always...
View ArticleNEW YEAR + NEW NORMAL + FREE TV = WHAT IS YOUR LEVEL OF CAREER SATISFACTION?
Last night we had dinner with friends who are in the throes of dealing with the service provider we all love to hate – the cable company. Our friends watch two things – PBS and the local news. The...
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Jason Johnson & Helicopterhead Media – Remarkable “Techie”
Jason isn’t your average tech guy. Yes, he is a whiz at social media, video production, content marketing and web design. But his talent encompasses so much more than that. He is sweet, charming,...
View ArticleWishing You Joyous Holidays….
And all the best in 2014! We are taking time off to be with family and friends, thankful for the bounty of life, of which you are a part. Thank you for your contributions to the Lawpportunity...
View ArticleThe Perspective Series: The Good Things About Being a Solo Practitioner –...
Welcome to the Perspective Series on Lawpportunity! Being a strong believer that attitude spells the difference between misery and satisfaction, I thought 2014 should be full of positive, yet...
View ArticleMarc Jenkins & Cicayda: A Remarkable Legal Services Provider
Marc Jenkins is a great example of the opportunities the restructuring of the legal profession presents. After a successful run as a “traditional” lawyer, Marc followed his entrepreneurial spirit...
View ArticleO.K. Enough Negativity Already! Why Being A Satisfied Lawyer Is a Choice
This last month a stream of negativity has populated my computer screen. A law grad’s anonymous, blistering rant about how he was scammed by his law school and how law school is a horrible...
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Warren Smith and AccessSolicitor.com: A Remarkable Legal Entrepreneur
Warren Smith has the professional pedigree that every law grad desires. After graduating and becoming qualified to be a solicitor, Warren went to work for a prestigious international law firm. After a...
View ArticleDevotion vs. Dollars
Her quick wit and spunk were immediately apparent. I instantly liked her. I knew our discussion would be fun. Even as she told me about her very serious health incident and her long path to recovery...
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