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JW Way Fundamental #15: Treasure, Protect, and Promote our Reputation  "We're all caretakers and beneficiaries of the firm's image and reputation at all times and all situations. Consider how your actions affect our collective reputation, and act in a way that brings honor to the firm. Remember, you are always an ambassador of our firm."  Over the past 3...

JW Way Fundamental #18: Speak Constructively  "Address issues in a candid, direct, kind and respectful manner with those involved or affected. Be courageous enough to say what you believe should be said. Ask questions, share ideas, raise issues, and be open to responses. Make constructive suggestions in a way that helps make progress. When possible, speak in p...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (07/10/2019) – Beth Cohn, a shareholder at the Phoenix law firm of Jaburg Wilk, recently received the 2019 Henry Tom Outstanding Tax Attorney Award by the State Bar of Arizona Tax Law Section.  The award is given to the tax attorney who made significant contributions to the field of tax law and demonstrated extraordinary leadership, initiative and...

JW Way Fundamental #14: Work Smart "Be organized and plan work for maximium efficiency. Have tools necessary before starting your work. Be thoughtful about your schedule and have a game plan for calls, taks, the workday. Establish priorities and work on them first."   When researching about this topic, there were four areas that the experts suggested to ...

JW Way Fundamental #22: Practice Blameless Problem Solving  "Blame has no place in our firm. Fix errors by focusing on solutions, not assessing blame. Learn from mistakes and use that knowledge to improve our processes. Mistakes are a critical component of learning."  I believe maturity, both intellectual and emotional, is key to successfully practicing blame...

JW Way Fundamental #22: Practice Blameless Problem Solving  "Blame has no place in our firm. Fix errors by focusing on solutions, not assessing blame. Learn from mistakes and use that knowledge to improve our processes. Mistakes are critical component of learning."  It is natural to feel defensive when something goes wrong.  In many organizations, b...

JW Way Fundamental #11: Demonstrate Respect "Treat others with courtesy and dignity. Show respect by listening fully and actively, paying attention to your words and attitude. Give your undivided attention without interruptions." "R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me."  Of course, that is a quote from a great Aretha Franklin song, but for our purposes,...

JW Way Fundamental #12:  Make a Difference "Play an active roll in supporting our community and those less fortunate by contributing time, money, and expertise to enrich the lives of others and improve our community. We can and do make a difference."  Making a difference means to go out, help somebody, and make a positive change in their life.  I vi...

As the week of July 4th is near, a huge number of Americans will take the roads and even the air to get out of town. Whether you are doing so or not, make sure to plan time away from your work. Vacation is important. It provides a break from your routine. This allows you to re-charge and connect with friends and family. Yes, this means you should try to not check y...

On June 24, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Iancu v. Brunetti and struck down a provision in the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. § 1052(a)) prohibiting the registration of “immoral” and “scandalous” trademarks, holding that it violates the First Amendment. Following this decision, are the doors to the United States Patent and ...