Taking the Oath

Taking the Oath

  I’ve taken an Oath before, when I first swore in as an attorney. This week, I took a second one: I do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Alabama; I will maintain the...
The Best Social Networking Site For Lawyers

The Best Social Networking Site For Lawyers

  This past week I spent significant time at what I believe to be the best social networking site for lawyers. While I was there saw a former law school professor who I hadn’t seen in a couple of years. I spoke with two judges. Just as importantly, I spoke...
How to Succeed as a New Lawyer

How to Succeed as a New Lawyer

  This past week I attended a rather lengthy CLE geared to new/young lawyers. The presenters were all either judges or lawyers who had been practicing 20+ years. While each presenter lectured on their specific topic, they also took a brief amount of time to...
The Inverse of Informative

The Inverse of Informative

Compare: I’ll be arriving at John F Kennedy airport on Friday evening; please meet the British Airways Concorde flight. Arr JFK Fri pm, pls mt BA Cncrd flt At first blush, I imagine many will lament the latter as a denigration of speech by young people immersed in...