THE DARK SIDE OF WORKING FROM HOME Working from home during the pandemic undoubtedly provides us with new opportunities for the more efficient practice of law, from arguing virtual motions in our bunny slippers to objecting at a deposition on a Zoom screen. On the other hand, the tautological work-from-home (“WHF”) agenda may also lead… Read more »
When you are dealing with a vulnerable client, prepare for a difficult battle with the defense. It seems that the vast majority of defense lawyers believe that all is fair in love and war (and litigation). Like a pack of wolves, they sense weak pray and strike with full force, expecting a quick surrender. Since… Read more »
“Your LSAT score makes or breaks your application.” “You need over 155 to get into law school.” “You’ll never get in with that score.” That’s what was said to me when I decided to apply to law school with a 145. Although the advice was well-intentioned, I knew I was more than an LSAT score…. Read more »
7 Productivity Habits of Successful Lawyers, Law Students, and Other Professionals Many lawyers, law students, legal coaches, and other professionals believe there often are just too few hours in the day or week to get everything they need to get done, done. Yet, as I’ve learned time and time again, that problem can be solved… Read more »
It took years of so much struggle and hardship to bring me to this point, and I know it was never easy getting here yet I overcame. From the panic attacks during the all-night study sessions for that exam I thought I would absolutely fail to the nights downtown with friends celebrating being young and… Read more »
We are the Martin Sisters, Michael & Morgan. As two sisters, born five years apart, both with a passion and talent for athletics, we dreamed of being professional tennis players on the tennis circuit. Separately, injuries short circuited those plans. It was a heartbreaking loss after thousands of hours of training and dreaming. But we… Read more »
The legal field can be very addicting. Remember to put yourself on the top of your to-do list. My why: I’m just out here trying to be the best mom I can be — setting an example for my kids. And trying to fight injustice. What’s new: I started teaching tort law at the People’s… Read more »
I believe my story is important for many to hear because it shows aspiring lawyers that financial wealth is not required to start a law practice and be successful. I graduated from law school and passed the California State Bar in 2008. I remember feeling ecstatic and like every opportunity was available to me. That… Read more »
Have you ever had a dream or goal yet had no idea how to accomplish it? I did. Ever since I was 5 years old, I told my family I was going to go to Harvard Law School and then become President. It got a lot of laughs and reactions of “That’s so cute.” There… Read more »
I have started The Erica Rose Law Firm PLLC, which I feel combines all of my knowledge, experience, passion, and expertise. I represent and advocate for single parents as well as others going through family law issues such a divorce and child custody. I also am practicing entertainment and media law and guiding individuals in… Read more »
An artist manager and an artist agent are two distinct roles in the music industry that carry separate responsibilities and duties. However, their roles are divided by a fairly thin line, leading into an occasional encroachment on each other’s roles. This article will delve into the respective roles of artist managers and artist agents, and… Read more »
I am a current law student at the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University College of Law. I grew up on the south side of St. Petersburg, and I saw that there were a lot of inequities in education and policy, and even how we’re handled in the criminal justice system. Ive found a profession that… Read more »
