Many Americans had great hope for a different outcome of the most recent Presidential election. We hoped the country was ready to elect a Black woman and move us one step farther from our racist and …
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Why Does a Super Lawyer Rating Matter?
Over the past few days, I have seen several esteemed colleagues announce their 2024 Super Lawyers ratings. I almost forgot that I was rated a top lawyer in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for the …
How to Use Restrictive Covenants to Enhance the Employment Partnership
DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of restrictive covenants. It is not legal advice. If you require legal counsel, please make an appointment to discuss your unique circumstances with an …
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Why Equity is Such a Difficult Concept
DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of workplace. It is not legal advice. If you require legal counsel, please make an appointment to discuss your unique circumstances with an experienced …
Frequently-Asked Questions About Employment Mediation
DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of employment mediation. It is not legal advice, and there is certainly no guarantee that choosing mediation will generate a specific result. Past …
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The Hidden Value of Leadership Experience: A Call to Serve
In my work as an employment attorney and mediator, employees frequently ask me how important leadership experience is before they seek promotion to management. To many, it seems a management title and …
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Leading Through Traumatic Experiences with Empathy and Resilience
Traumatic experiences never really leave us. They become part of us and influence our responses to situations that remind us of them. Initially, this happens largely without our consent. Over time, …
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How Collaboration Empowers Workplace Success
In business, success is often seen as a result of outpacing others. We compete to show our importance, if not our dominance. Yet few of us licensed professionals invested our time, money, and energy …
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Everyone Has a 9/11 Story; This Is Mine
Twenty-three years later, it still hurts to remember 9/11, but my sadness is minor compared to the families who lost loved ones, two of which I have served as an attorney. I will never forget. Having …
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The Power of Collaboration: Enhancing Client Outcomes
When many people think of licensed professionals, they imagine solo practitioners working in isolation, not collaboration among multiple lawyers across different boutique firms with varying …
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