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The Underlying Problem with Our Family Law System
July 24, 2020Our adversarial family law system is not designed to resolve the emotional and psychological issues engendered by divorce – including custody, support, and non-compliance or “bad behavior” of an ex-partner.
Read More20 Words to Avoid for A Better Life
May 13, 2020I am a lawyer coach who specializes in helping professionals deal with attorney fatigue, lawyer burnout and lawyer depression. Words matter….
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How Lawyers Can Manage Stress and Cortisol Levels During the COVID-19 Crisis
April 23, 2020I have published many articles about stress and wellness for lawyers. It is quite the popular topic because of the fact that stress is one of the legal profession’s worst hazards.
Read MoreHow Lawyers Can Be More Mindful and Embrace Their Spirituality
August 30, 2019Motivational writers and “transformational” leaders talk a lot about “mindfulness” and “spirituality.” Having been a lawyer for over 40 years, I…
Read MoreTop 10 Rules to be a Successful Lawyer
June 21, 2019My latest article published in the ABA Journal: http://www.abajournal.com/voice/article/10-rules-for-being-a-successful-lawyer A third-generation trial attorney, I have spent a majority of my life…
Read MoreStress Free Practice: 12 Steps to Help You Get There
March 24, 2019Stress Free Practice: 12 Tips to Help You Get There https://abovethelaw.com/career-files/stress-free-practice-12-tips-to-help-you-get-there/ Some tips and tricks to help lawyers relax. By JAMES GRAY…
Read MoreYour Health and The Law
February 20, 2019https://abovethelaw.com/career-files/your-health-and-the-law/?fbclid=IwAR1dOMFW6C6DbxVESpAyl-CNVEYBwUt5k1Yo5Qo3vsXhGg7iJRvEoVeM9E0 No, not health law. I am talking here about healthy lawyers. Oftentimes lawyers don’t make their wellness and health a…
Read More6 Suggestions for Becoming A Happy, Healthy Lawyer
February 7, 2019https://familylawyermagazine.com/articles/6-suggestions-for-becoming-a-happy-healthy-lawyer/ The practice of law is inherently stressful. We have to find healthy ways to deal with that stress and maintain…
Read MoreDumbing Down of Lawyers
January 10, 2019Apparently, the pass rate of lawyers who sat for the July 2018 bar exam across the country has plummeted, especially in…
Read More2019 New Year’s Resolutions For Lawyers
January 10, 2019If we were honest with ourselves, we would admit that New Year’s Resolutions are rarely successful. That is because we hope…
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