Can Your Team Save You?

I recently had a one-on-one conversation with a senior managing partner of a national law firm. He and his paralegal teamed up 29 years ago! He is not the only one. I have three mentors in the legal field that started working with their paralegal more than 20 years ago. These lawyer/paralegal teams are built on cooperation, trust and mutual respect. No lawyer is perfect, and everyone knows that a…

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How Important Are Vacations?

On your next vacation you can relax, take a deep breath and recharge.  We all get caught up working our files, giving clients our best service, and closing the deal.  However, as people say, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy (or Jill a dull girl). Recently, I had the opportunity to fly to Halifax, N.S. for a law school friend’s wedding.  Since I was going to…

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Work And Your Smart Phone – What If The Emails Stop?

Some people get excited when they hear the “ding” or feel the “buzz” of a new email coming through on their work smart phone. Others bemoan working outside of regular business hours. However, always keep this in mind: What if the emails stop? These days, professionals need to stay connected. Most companies or law firms provide smart phones to their professional employees so they are never far from work. On…

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Just One Interview Tip… #2

You walk into the boardroom and look across the table.  They are already waiting for your interview to start.  You take a breath and introduce yourself.  You quickly notice that you are not the only person in the room who seems a little bit nervous.  In a minute, the room seems to relax and you take a sip of water.  Some smiles come out and a few jokes are heard. …

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The Importance of Mentorship

In your opinion, how important is mentorship? I know from working in finance, law firms, a recruitment agency and now with my own small start-up, that great mentors are an important part of any career, company and business.  Take a moment to think about your career, and you may come to the same conclusion.  Most people will say that effective mentorship can give you advice and support when you need…

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