As someone who has been practicing law for nine-plus years, I can say that over time I lost the enthusiasm I entered the profession with. The question I began considering is, how do lawyers get inspired? Can the average, hard-working lawyer who isn’t partner in some prestigious firm or the lead in a particular field [...]
Some people are naturally excellent public speakers. They don’t stumble over their words, lose their train of thought, or get overwhelmed with anxiety at the thought of making a mistake in front of everyone. However, for most people, this is not the case. Public speaking routinely ranks as one of the top fears when individuals [...]
With the world of work ever-evolving, platforms like Zoom have taken the professional world by storm. Even in a post-pandemic world, Zoom and similar video conferencing systems will remain prevalent. According to several sources, as many as 65% of companies and organizations will continue to operate at least partially remote, meaning the necessity for video [...]
Social Media & Defamation Imagine logging on to Facebook first thing in the morning and seeing a Facebook friend “blasting” you about an argument you had the night before. In the post, she makes several allegations about your relationship and your propensity to involve yourself in others’ relationships. You know what she posted is untrue, [...]
Have you ever wondered if you can be fired as a result of your ill health? Maybe you’ve heard the term “medically boarded” and wondered what does it mean and if it could affect you? The reality is that no one ever knows what the future holds, especially when it comes to our physical well-being. [...]
Networking. It’s something that we keep hearing that is so important to our careers. Some people love networking, meeting new people, and sharing ideas. But for others, it’s stress-inducing with a lot of potential to become awkward. No matter what your feelings are about networking, there’s no debating its merits. Here are a few ways [...]
Taking Career Risks Risk is always a scary word. We go to great lengths to avoid risk, instead opting to take the path of least resistance and the safer option. But what if, instead of fearing risk, you leaned into risk? What if you rewired your thinking to see career risks as potential career opportunities? [...]
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on a child’s right to education Did you know that Article 28 of the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child requires State Parties to recognise a child’s right to education? Article 28 goes further to require that primary education is compulsory and should be made available [...]
How to Identify Your Top Three Skills Clearly communicating your skills isn’t always easy, but it’s absolutely necessary. It can be a tough question for some people to answer, but below are a few tips that outline how to assess and speak to your skillset. On one hand, there are those confident and assured individuals [...]
Is this working for us? When we think of successfully representing a Plaintiff, we expect at the end of a lawsuit that our clients can look forward to finally getting some long-deserved vindication and depending on the nature of the claim, a payday. Defendants such as banks, insurance companies and bigger corporations usually pay at [...]
