I had the privilege of presenting to the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel’s Florida Fellows this fall on a very fun topic: Counsel for the Toons: A Litigator’s Perspective on “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” I had a great time exploring nuanced probate litigation topics like lost or destroyed wills and the slayer statute …
There is an epidemic spreading among my lawyer colleagues and clients. One that has reached all areas of practice and even in-house counsel. It’s consistently saying “yes” to all speaking engagements, writing engagements, local bar appointments, and new client matters. It’s never doing an honest assessment of whether you are at capacity or on the …
A common theme among coaching clients and colleagues, especially solo practitioners, is a lack of deep connection. A deep connection is one in which you can be completely vulnerable without judgment. It’s a safe space to share ideas, successes, and even anxieties. With increased virtual firms and remote work, we’ve all experienced greater distance and …
As I continue to grow my business, I feel conflicting emotions. The most obvious is fear. Fear of failure. Fear of judgment. Fear of the unknown. Negative emotions have a tendency to stand louder than the positive ones. They’re based in history, society’s views, and the pressures imposed by our parents and family members. Fear …
There’s been a consistent theme in my coaching meetings and calls with lawyer colleagues these past couple of weeks: overwhelm. Everyone enjoyed their time away during the holidays and came back to clogged inboxes, lengthy to-do lists, and pressure to perform, perfectly and immediately. It got me thinking about the new year and why it’s …
Probate, trust, and guardianship matters rival divorce as the most emotionally draining cases in the legal system. A family member is declining or has recently passed and the client comes to you as an attorney for guidance. The introductory phone call involves tears, anger, frustration, or overwhelming grief. Lawyers absorb a lot of the stress …
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I joined my own business coach, Kelsea Koenreich, earlier this week for a discussion on designing life on your terms. It was an awesome chat and you can find it here but I wanted to hit the highlights on my blog. The first thing that has to happen is reflection. You have to look at …
Over the holidays, I really consider the people and things I’m most grateful for in my life. Often the focus is outside of work and on your friends and family members, hobbies, and extracurriculars. It’s helpful to consider what you are grateful for in work too. The things that bring you joy or make your …
When I started practicing law, I worked for a family friend and great lawyer, Hutch Brock. Brock Law was a personal injury firm and I started as a law clerk before I graduated and passed the bar to become an associate attorney. Hutch’s firm was shockingly tech savvy. Way before it was cool to be …
