Reason No. 2,341 that I hate being a lawyer: when a friend or family member asks for my legal advice.


The Seven Habits of Highly (In)effective Partners
The “habits” of basically every partner I work for constitute the polar freaking opposite of the habits associated with highly effective people.

All Missile, No Warhead: Use Cliches Like a Lawyer
Helpful cliches to be used liberally whenever anyone shows up to a meeting unprepared and gets called upon to speak unexpectedly

Are You Working For Losers?
Surprisingly, with two new female partners, I’ve been winning.

Avoid the Agony of a Law School Reunion
Q: My law school reunion is coming up (it’s our tenth) and I’m on the fence about going. I’ve been moderately successful in practice but am now actively trying to dump practicing law entirely, with limited success. While I loath having to be around a bunch of lawyers at an “old-fashioned cocktail reception” and reunion…

Law Firm 10 Has a Question for You
I’ve been struggling with something for awhile now (actually, since 1/3 of the way through my first stint as a summer associate in Big Law), and I was hoping the universe might be able to offer some guidance. See, I want to be a positive person who radiates enthusiastic energy and gives off good vibes…

Do I Need to Upgrade My Image to Make Partner?
What you drive or what you wear should not impact whether you make partner at the firm.

Is It Okay for a Lawyer to Marry Another Lawyer?
If you love to argue, then you would love to marry another lawyer.

Wanted: Photo of Law Firm 10
The question is asked: Is LF10 a “10”?

Should I Quit Law and Follow My (Real) Dreams?
Law Firm 10 dishes out advice to a tax attorney who is lost at sea.
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