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Arizona Association of Defense Counsel Annual Meeting & Fall Kickoff Reception  What: Associate 101:  How to Manage a Case Load and Make Partners HappyWho is the associate’s client? What questions should they ask when given an assignment? Why should an associate never bring a problem to a partner without a proposed solution? And more insight on...

“Today is the youngest you’ll ever be, so live like it” encapsulates a powerful reminder to embrace the present moment and make the most of your life. In a world that often encourages you to plan for the future or dwell on the past, this statement encourages a shift in perspective towards living in the now. Each passing day brings you closer to the future, an...

This has been a hard and happy week. I dropped my third child off at college. All three drop-offs were happy and sad occasions – happy for our child’s next step on their adventure and sad knowing they are gone from our house. This one was the hardest one yet and I still have one more to go in a few years. Maybe it’s because it was my only daughter. Maybe it�...

Phoenix, AZ (August 18, 2023) -- Jaburg Wilk is pleased to announce that 15 of their lawyers have been included in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America and an additional 8 attorneys have been included in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch.  Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded a...

In the context of work and your career, the phrase “every adventure requires a first step” takes on profound significance. Just as in any grand expedition or personal endeavor, professional growth and success requires an initial leap into the unknown. This notion emphasizes the importance of taking proactive steps to advance your career, even if those steps see...

A relationship with a narcissist involves a toxic cycle of emotional abuse and destruction.  It is not uncommon for a victim to be entirely unaware of the negative toll a narcissist takes on their mental health and self-esteem until the damage is already done.  While certainly not all individuals displaying these traits are diagnosable with a personality disorder...

The age-old advice, “Do what you love, not for money,” encapsulates a profound wisdom that urges each of us to prioritize passion and purpose over material gain. While financial stability is undeniably important, dedicating one’s life solely to chasing a paycheck can lead to a hollow existence devoid of genuine fulfillment. Pursuing one’s passions in work, ...

I heard the basketball player Chris Paul say “everything you want is on the other side of hard” during an interview on a podcast. The phrase struck me and stuck with me. It encapsulates the idea that success and achievement often require effort, perseverance, and overcoming challenges. In life, we all have dreams, aspirations, and goals that we desire to achiev...

On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) became effective.  It impacts employers with fifteen or more employees and provides protections that are distinct from, and in addition to, benefits provided to FMLA eligible employees.  The new law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers unless doing so would cause th...

The question of whether medical records could be used in a divorce case was settled – so long as the issues of parenting time and legal decision-making were in dispute, all medical records relevant to these issues were to be exchanged and could be used in a family law case. The same was true of medical records pertaining to a spousal maintenance claim – medical...