Blog Posts: Law Blog

In the competitive landscape of business, we often become consumed by working harder and longer than others as some type of badge of success. In the legal profession this comes in the form of billable hours, client demands, and the relentless pursuit of career advancement. Yet, a recent event has caused me to think about an uncomfortable truth about my profession a...

Many times, when a new client walks into my office, they’re avoiding something. Maybe it’s a tough conversation with a business partner, a challenging negotiation with a vendor, or that dreaded discussion about succession planning. Through those interactions I’ve observed a universal truth, which is that the conversations we resist the most are typically the ...

Sometimes inspiration comes from interesting places. I heard this quote, “Figure out who you are and do it on purpose” last night spoken by a character in a movie. The quote is from Dolly Parton, and it struck me. It clearly encourages self-discovery and intentional living generally, but I looked at it in the context of the professional realm and finding your a...

In the high-stakes world of business, happily not all professional interactions are confined to conference rooms or phone calls. Sometimes, the most transformative conversations happen during something as seemingly casual as a walk through your building or your office. I’m talking about the strategic pedestrian encounter. Think of it as a nuanced art form that ca...

A fundamental truth that separates successful ventures from failed ones is that when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges, the only viable path forward is straight through the difficulty. This isn’t just motivational rhetoric. Instead, it’s a practical philosophy that acknowledges that significant business problems don’t disappear on their own and that ...

A good work experience isn’t just a luxury. A good work experience is an absolute necessity. Businesses aren’t just purchasing labor. Instead, they’re investing in human potential, and that investment requires genuine respect, meaningful engagement, and a workplace culture that recognizes the inherent dignity of every single member of their team. The legal a...

Every moment of everyday both digital screens and people are vying for our attention. When you are on the phone or sitting with someone and your phone beeps with a notification about a text or social media post it distracts you and your attention from the person you’re speaking with or sitting across a table from. This happens when we are at work, at home, essent...

The calm person wins - is a truth I’ve observed during my professional career. When emotions run hot and tensions rise, if you maintain your composure, you will inevitably gain the upper hand. You also will make better decisions, see opportunities others miss, and command respect by maintaining your demeanor. I witnessed this principle a few months ago during he...

Let me tell you something about success that many people want to ignore - effort and working hard is not enough. I’ve spent my career practicing law and seen countless businesses rise and fall. Through this view I’ve noticed a peculiar misconception taking hold, the idea that if you put in the effort and hard work it undoubtedly will lead to success. There is m...

After years of practicing law, I’ve learned one immutable truth: compromise isn’t just a strategy, it is what keeps deals and relationships alive. Every day, I watch business owners and leaders who think they can strong-arm their way to success crash and burn because they refuse to bend. The most successful leaders I’ve worked with understand that giving up t...