Tattoos, Technology, Tolerance and TMI
Interesting breakdown on Gen Y/Millennials found here, from The Jury Expert. Quick excerpt: Case themes a. Millennials led very structured and protected early lives. Themes of how investors/plaintiffs/trainees were not protected, trained or supported may resonate with...U.S. Dist. Judge on “Writing for Judges” – Focus on Summary Judgment Motions
For the unaware, the ABA has numerous divisions focusing on a variety of topics. Rainmakers, Young Lawyers, Women Lawyers, etc. Each division provides its own variety of services. Of particular note is the Litigation division that publishes a brief podcast titled...Shu Ha Ri – Martial Arts Theoretical Framework as Applied to Learning/Practicing Law Part II
Note: This is Part 2 in a series on the traditional Japanese educational (master/apprentice) framework, Shu Ha Ri, and it’s correlation with the study/practice of law. Part I can be found here. Ha Wikipedia describes it as “detach”,...Shu Ha Ri – Martial Arts Theoretical Framework as Applied to Learning/Practicing Law
Last week in a post about “flow” and the zen concept of mushin, I had a bit of a discussion in the comments with a reader in regards to a seemingly growing trend in executive/work coaching/consulting advice that a person engaging in a type of process...Behind the Curtain: The 1st 30 Days of a New Legal Blogger
What follows is a raw data dump of my first month of blogging, sans details and analysis. If you want details, analysis, breakdowns, graphs, charts, etc, then you’ll need to download the (free) PDF version of the report at the end of this post. I’m pretty...Adopting SWOT Analysis Method for Determining Initial Litigation Position
A problem often facing new lawyers involved in litigation is a lack of planning and organization at the outset of a case. When presented with a new legal problem, it is useful to organize one position and develop a strategic plan before diving into the deeper...Site News: Syndication from LexisNexis, 30 Day Report
A bit of site news today. I’m happy to announce that LexisNexis has decided to syndicate some of the content on An Associate’s Mind. Specifically, the LexisHub for New Attorneys will be hosting our content. It’s designed to exist as a community...Lessons for Lawyers from the Great Conversation: Quintus Sertorius II
And in fact Sertorius is said to have been of a temper unassailable either by fear or pleasure, in adversity and dangers undaunted, and noways puffed up with prosperity. In straightforward fighting, no commander in his time was more bold and daring, and in whatever...Postcards from the Bar: Cornell Law Grad 1965
In this edition of Postcards from the bar Exam we have Victor Rubino, the President of Practicing Law Institute (PLI). PLI is a non-profit continuing legal education organization chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York. They offer seminars...Sidebar
