The feelings associated with leaving the practice of law can run the gamut from exhilarating to terrifying. This article is for those that fall on the latter end of the spectrum. When you spend your entire legal career networking, learning, and fine-tuning your craft, the idea of leaving it all behind can leave you […]
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5 Reasons You Need a Vacation
Did you take a vacation last year? If you are like 42% of other Americans, the answer is “No.” This is absolutely mind-boggling given all the ways that a vacation is beneficial to one’s life. Let’s look at five ways that vacations are helpful: 1. Relax and Recharge: Yes, I know, it can be stressful […]
SMART Goal Setting for the Transitioning Attorney
You have had it with the corporate law firm! You are sick of billable hours, kissing ass, and being treated as a disposable product. You have decided that the time is right for you to go out on your own. Now that you’ve made the decision, what do you do next? Successfully transitioning from a […]
Do you need a financial planner?
When I was a new attorney, I met a financial planner at a party. He was telling me about Self Employed Pensions (SEP) and how I really should start one. I remember thinking to myself , “buddy, I’m more worried about paying off my student loans then having you sell me a SEP.” How I […]