Finding Fulfillment Without Leaving the Office [LGE066]
Release Date: 06/25/2019
Lawyers Gone Ethical
Law school does not necessarily mean a lifetime of practicing law. In this episode, millennial lawyer turned media personality Nicole Abboud joins us to talk about all the wonderful things you can do with a law degree if you find that practicing law is not for you.
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Megan catches up with Avvo founder Mark Britton on his latest endeavors since departing Avvo last year.
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Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, including gratitude for lawyers.
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Jayne Reardon of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is a foremost authority on the regulatory reform efforts going on around the country. In this episode, she joins Megan to talk about the changing national landscape.
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As sitting in a hotel ballroom watching a PowerPoint presentation and earning CLE becomes less enticing, enter the "unconference" -- innovative and collaborative events where you gain far more than CLE credit.
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At Clio Con 2019, Megan sat down with co-founder and CEO Jack Newton for a chat.
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Outsourcing administrative work is a great place to start, but what about outsourcing client work that is bogging you down? In this episode, Megan is joined by one of the co-founders of LAWCLERK to talk ethics of handing substantive legal work to outsourced attorney help. (Spoiler alert - it's ethical!)
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Reaching out for real help in the running of your firm is tough, especially for a die hard true solo. One year ago, Megan started building a team. Check in with her now to see how the first year has gone.
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ADD and ADHD afflict a higher percentage of lawyers than the general population, yet it is not widely discussed. Marshall Lichty is on a mission to change that.
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Road warrior lawyers need to have their ducks in a row to ensure that we don't sacrifice ethical conduct for travel convenience.
info_outlineWe talk a lot about lawyer wellness, including getting out of the office and disconnecting from professional life, but we can address wellness issues from inside the office too. In this episode, we explore ideas for nourishing your professional soul.
- Mentor and be mentored (check out Megan's article in Bar Association of San Francisco's Bulletin)
- Work on the business of your firm
- Teach
- Serve on non-profit boards
Share your ideas for how to nourish your professional soul.
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