Blog Posts: Law Blog

The most expensive problems my clients face aren’t complex or sophisticated contract disputes. They’re conversations that never happened. The partner who should have been confronted about their underperformance three years ago. The vendor relationship that just limped along, burning money, because nobody wanted the discomfort of renegotiating the contract terms...

John Wooden, the legendary UCLA basketball coach, once observed that “It’s the things that you learn after you know it all that count.” This profound insight strikes at the heart of a dangerous trap that ensnares countless professionals and business leaders: the illusion of complete knowledge. In offices and boardrooms across America, executives often reach a...

There’s an old saying that “strangers are just friends you haven’t met yet,” and after decades of practicing law, I can tell you this isn’t just feel-good philosophy, it is sound business strategy. Every interaction you have, whether it’s with the barista at your morning coffee shop, a potential client or professional referral source at a networking eve...

In the relentless hustle of modern business including my world, legal practice, there’s a dangerous trap that snares even the most ambitious professionals: confusing motion with progress. You know the type—the executive who fills every minute with meetings yet struggles to point to tangible results, or attorney who brags about working or billing 80 hours a week...

In the world of business , I’ve seen countless entrepreneurs and executives make decisions that were technically legal but strategically disastrous. The phrase “just because you can doesn’t mean you should” isn’t just philosophical wisdom—it’s practical business advice that can save your company from costly mistakes, damaged relationships, and long-te...

Every decision carries an invisible weight that most professionals never fully grasp until it’s too late. When you agree to take on that additional client project, you’re simultaneously declining other opportunities such as developing your team’s skills or investing in better systems. When you commit to attending every networking event in town, you’re forgo...

I never know where I will find ideas or take inspiration from for my blog posts. Inspiration for this one came from an unlikely source, Taylor Swift. More specifically it was from something she said on her recent appearance on the New Heights podcast with Jason Kelce and her fiancé Travis Kelce. She was speaking to how she ignores most about what is written about ...

In the world of business, knowing how to ask for help can make or break your professional relationships. Whether you’re seeking an introduction to a key client, requesting a deadline extension, or hoping for mentorship from a senior colleague, the way you frame your request determines whether you’ll be seen as a strategic professional or someone scrambling to s...

In the world of modern business, there’s a dangerous misconception that continues to undermine effective leadership and sustainable success. Too many executives, managers, and even seasoned professionals operate under the flawed assumption that displaying kindness equals showing weakness. This antiquated mindset not only damages workplace culture but also represe...

In the fast-paced world of business and law, we’re conditioned to focus relentlessly on outcomes. Quarterly earnings, case verdicts, deal closures, and client acquisitions dominate metrics and conversations. Yet the most successful professionals I’ve encountered share a counter-intuitive trait: they’ve learned to embrace the process rather than focus only on ...