If I Could Choose Again, Would I Still Wait To Have Children?
Focused on a demanding career as an attorney and married to a man who refused to become the “default parent,” Kate McGuinness waited too long to have a biological child. So she adopted a son, ended her...
View ArticleHelp Some Law Students Out! Take a Survey on Women in the Law
I had a great conversation today with the brains behind a fantastic project: a mobile app for women in the legal profession. Think of a one-stop shop for all your networking needs, conferences and...
View ArticleOne Key to Success: Have a Bias Towards Action
What’s one of the most common clichés about lawyers? Okay, other than being rude and mean. It’s that they’re risk-averse. Unfortunately, in the rapidly shifting world in which we all suddenly find...
View ArticlePlease, I Beg You, Get a Website!
Okay, if you’re a solo practitioner, or really any kind of hire-able lawyer who doesn’t currently have at least a basic website — please, I beg you, GET ONE. How in the world am I supposed to refer you...
View ArticleOn Fear and Fearlessness
Lately this quote has been making the rounds: “What would you do if you weren’t afraid to fail?” But I’m not sure that’s the right question to be asking. Sure, as a mental exercise it might be...
View ArticleWhat I Learned About the Future of Law from Buying a Logo
I’ll just go ahead and warn you — some of you aren’t going to like this post. But I think you should read it, and think about it. Here’s the story: Act One: I Try the Old-Fashioned Route A few weeks...
View Article“Lean In” to What?
I’ll withhold judgment on Sheryl Sandberg’s book until I actually read it, but the impending publication seems to have reignited an old debate: How much should we collectively worry about the dismal...
View ArticleAre Lawyers Destined to Either be Miserable or Broke?
I was talking to the inimitable J. Kim Wright of Cutting Edge Law the other day when she pointed out a funny juxtaposition between two articles I’d seen but not thought about together: Law firm...
View ArticleWhat Happened at Catapult?
Lots of people have been asking how the Catapult conference was…and it was awesome! We had such a great time, and apparently lots of other people did, too. (Or they’re just lying to us, but hopefully...
View ArticleCatapult Conference Recap: Press & Buzz
Thanks to all of the fantastic people who came out to the Catapult conference! And special thanks to those attendees who shared their thoughts after the event. Posts About Catapult If you weren’t able...
View ArticleShould You Drop Out of Law School?
As the school year winds down, a whispered question is floating in on the wind: “Should I drop out of law school?” It’s coming from a few different directions: Rising 2Ls who aren’t happy with their...
View ArticleWhat (Some Of) the Rest of the World Looks Like: Georgia
As you might have noticed, posting slowed down markedly here the last few weeks. That’s because I was on a trip to Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia! Some people have asked for a report, so here you go. One...
View ArticleWhat (Some Of) the Rest of the World Looks Like: Armenia, Part One
When you tell people you’re vacationing in Armenia, you tend to get one of three reactions: “What?” “Where?” or “Why?” As it turns out, Armenia is a beautiful, fascinating country, one you might like...
View ArticleTales From a Canadian Attorney: My Crooked Path to – and Through – Law School
Everyone has a story about how they ended up going to law school, and they’re often similar, but different. Since we frequently get emails from Canadian readers (hello!), we’re thrilled to have a...
View Article2014: The Year of the Hustle
It’s January, so we must reflect and resolve, right? Well, I’ve never been one for resolutions (just do it, don’t talk about it), but the beginning of a new year is a good time to examine recent...
View ArticleFYI: A Helpful Webinar for Depressed Lawyers
Today, we’re pleased to welcome Dan Lukasik, founder of Lawyers with Depression, to the blog to talk about a very important topic: depression in the legal profession. Dan’s hosting a helpful webinar...
View ArticleThe Art of the Hustle
You might recall that I recently (apropos of nothing) declared 2014 The Year of the Hustle. I got a number of thoughtful responses to that piece, saying essentially, “Yeah, this is all well and good as...
View ArticleSubject to Interpretation: Leopard-Print Heels Welcome, Not Required
Do Supreme Court Justices worry about their wardrobe choices? The answer may surprise you. we’re pleased to welcome back guest poster Juliana Siconolfi to share her thoughts about high-powered women...
View ArticleLawDrinks Happy Hour!
Welcome to 2015! To kick off the year in style, we’re hosting a San Francisco #LawDrinks happy hour for lawyers, ex-lawyers, law students, potential law students, and anyone else who wants to hang out...
View ArticleWhy I Do What I Do: Susan Cartier Liebel on Motivation and Joy
When I started The Girl’s Guide to Law School, one of the first people to take me under her wing was Susan Cartier Liebel, founder of Solo Practice University. Honestly, I was pretty shocked. I had...
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