Negotiate Your Next Tech Contract Like a Pro
The Top 5 CLE New York Attorneys are Watching Right Now
How bad do you want it?
Of all the reasons there are for not achieving a goal, the biggest reason, it seems, is not wanting it enough.
According to research, when you are excited about a goal, the structure of your brain literally changes to help you achieve it. Your brain causes you to see obstacles as less potent, making them less likely to stop you.
Desire is the most important factor in goal achievement.
But not the only one.…
Stories of Recovery: We are all in this together
Editor’s note: TLAP offers confidential assistance for lawyers, law students, and judges with substance use or mental health issues. Call or text TLAP at 1-800-343-8527 (TLAP) or find more information at tlaphelps.org.
Every Friday, I drove thirty minutes to the liquor store to purchase my week’s libations: a handle (1.75-liter bottle) of Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whiskey, a handle of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, a handle of Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and four…
University of Houston receives $1 million for new John M. O’Quinn Law Building
The University of Houston received a $1 million gift from alumnus Danny M. Sheena, of Sheena Law Firm, to support construction of the new John M. O’Quinn Law Building.
In recognition of the gift, the planned moot courtroom and dividable classroom space will be named the Danny M. Sheena Courtroom; Danny M. Sheena Classroom; and Megan D. Sheena Classroom, named for Sheena’s daughter Megan, a current student at the University of Houston Law Center.…
Today Is The Launch Of My 6th Book! An Inspiring Workbook For Seasoned Professionals
Retirement or a THIRD ACT—What Will You Choose? is now available on Amazon!
In this inspiring, action-oriented workbook, award-winning author and coach Paula Black provides a road map for professionals looking to create a fulfilling THIRD ACT rather than settle for traditional retirement.
This empowering workbook is a practical guide for professionals on how to find joy and meaning in their lives. Join Paula Black and her colleagues, and learn how to create your own…
Glazed Over Eyes Don’t Count As Impressions
This post was originally published by CMO-Whisperer.com.
I admit it — I’m teetering on the edge of stir crazy. Some days it doesn’t take much to push me over the edge. But— and I’m about to insult some very good seventh grade writers — an avalanche of middle-school-level headlines attempting to capture my attention have set me on edge.
And before my journalist friends climb up on a high horse to proclaim they always…
Why You Should Maintain Soft Communication and Consistent Touchpoints with Your Professional Network
Jim Lundy: Embracing the New Reality
In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Jim Lundy discuss:
Why you want to grow your own book of business.
Balancing business development, marketing, client service, and the billable hour.
Changes to the legal community because of the current pandemic.
Giving and assisting with sincerity.
Key Takeaways:
The best way for a lawyer to be their own boss was to develop their own practice
Treat your business development as important as the billable hour.
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Empowering the Paperless Office
I spoke with Curt Meltzer, the former chief information officer for various large law firms and an evangelist for Litera, a software company that provides document lifecycle and deal management solutions to the legal profession. We discussed why law firms are embracing the paperless office, how they are leveraging technology for digital transformation, and the impact of the remote working environment on software adoption.…