In June 2009 I was interviewed by Lawyers USA Online about the value of Twitter in regard to law firm marketing.  At the time, I had only been on Twitter for about 2 months so I was speaking as a true rookie.  I told the interviewer that I thought it was too early to tell if Twitter was a waste of time for lawyers as some legal marketing experts apparently felt.  I also said, “The education...

I’ve taught and written about the increased risks of ethics violations and legal malpractice when attorneys’ lives are out of control (this goes for legal staff too).  We fool ourselves into thinking that we’re better lawyers and legal assistants when we remain in a 90 mph non-stop mode…worse, some attorneys think you’re not a real lawyer unless you are working 80...

Problems at work with a co-worker or supervisor? Are your workplace gripes fair and legitimate ones? How long have you had this complaint? Does your employer offer good guidance regarding how to handle conflicts in the workplace and what to do if you need help? Would you be described more as a whiner by your co-workers or a person who proactively seeks fair resolutions? What have you done to help...

Four of my top stress management tips are outlined below ( tops because they are repeatedly tried and proven by me and many others). They help me — and hopefully will help you — manage the chaos of our 90 mph lives.  Of course, these tips are by no means intended as all inclusive.  They are shared with my readers, however, as a fairly quick-reading starter list for helping us retake...