The Life and Career of Warren Brown: Attorney Entrepreneur Turned Baker Restaurateur A butcher, a baker, a candlestick maker... Although Warren Brown's B.A. in History from Brown University and J.D. and Master's Degree in Public Health from The George Washington University launched his legal career as a litigator in style, securing him a job in 1999 with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, DC, prosecuting civil cases in... (1708 views)
Amanda Silvester Williams: President, Government and Politics Legal Society, Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School Third-year Brigham Young University law student Amanda Silvester Williams has reached an exciting point in her life. Quickly approaching graduation, Williams currently serves as President of the Government and Politics Legal Society (GPLS), President of the National Resources Law Society, one of two Lead Dean's Fellows for the Academic Success Program, Student/Alumni... (15 views)
Mark LeHocky, Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Holdings, Inc., Oakland, CA Mark LeHocky made a career-altering decision when he decided to apply to law school just weeks before the application deadline. (136 views)
The Life and Career of Cristina Velez: Freelance Legal Researcher; Adjunct Professor, Florida State University; Tallahassee, FL Cristina Velez broke all boundaries and became a lawyer. Leaving New York City behind, she discovered a perfect balance between her artistic life and her legal career in Tallahassee, FL. (522 views)
What is the appropriate way to dress for a legal interview? I have thought a lot about this question over the years, and I really believe I have the answer. The answer is simple: ''Dress as you want to be seen.'' While this may seem overly simplistic, I believe that with some further elaboration, my meaning will become clearer. (3917 views)
Mr. Challenger challenges the myth of retiring at 65. Statisticians will tell you that 1 million people over the age of 55 have landed jobs since August 2005 and that makes them the fastest growing segment of workers in the country. (23 views)
Handling kids anxieties and other problems efficiently Let us suppose, to be supposing, that you are the parents of three children who attend Mesquite Elementary School in Palmdale, Calif. In December 2001 you receive a letter from the school. It asks your support in a study of children in the first, third and fifth grades. (5 views)
Wild about Brazil ''Look! A brown capuchin monkey,'' Regina, the tour guide, pointed up in the tree. Sure enough, there was the monkey pulling the flower off a bromeliad and eating the tender stems. Ripe nuts from the rubber trees were popping open and dropping to the ground, providing a buffet for the birds. (40 views)
Safeguard Your Financial Life 1. Shred old documents . One of the best ways you can protect yourself against potential fraud or identity theft is to eliminate your own paper trail. A basic desktop shredder will work for a few sheets at a time, but for large quantities you may want to contact a commercial shredder who will also handle household needs. I was able to locate a document disposal service in... (5 views)
The University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, MN Statistics show that graduates of the University of Minnesota Law School are well-equipped to enter the work force. Within just a few months of receiving their diplomas, 98 percent of last year's graduates passed the Bar Examination, more than 99 percent landed jobs, and the average starting salary for their jobs was about $75,000 annually. Such a high success rate can be... (84 views)
Susan Gainen: Co-Director, University of Minnesota Law School Career and Professional Development Center, Minneapolis, MN To say that Susan Gainen really enjoys her job as Co-Director of Minnesota Law School's Career and Professional Development Center would be an understatement. Having held her current position for 15 years, Gainen is continually fascinated and inspired by the different paths that law students and alumni take to arrive at their careers. (105 views)
Damon Thayer and Mahmoud Fadlallah: University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, MN Both Damon Thayer and Mahmoud Fadlallah think being involved in student organizations is important to the overall law school experience. (263 views)
Cindy Lopez: Founder of NJParalegal.com and Paralegal with the Law Firm of Charles M. Byrnes, Toms River, NJ In 2000, Cindy Lopez had been working as a paralegal in the New Jersey area for six years and was an active member of her college's paralegal alumni association. She realized that there was a need for more communication among paralegals in her area, as well as a need for paralegals to have a stronger voice in the legal community. (630 views)
Backdating stirs up controversy Companies consistently backdate stock option grants, which may cost shareholders hundreds of millions of dollars, according to the findings of a recent study. (5 views)
Your Divorce is a good business for Divorce Attorneys Between holiday-themed fights and New Year's resolutions to move on, January and February constitute a rush in the divorce industry. But now that the holiday rush is behind us, divorces are still quite prevalent. And coming up next month is what's referred to as the ''April effect.'' (76 views)
The diverse career of Wallace: Actor, Author and Attorney In December 2006, attorney George Wallace will reach a milestone: he will have spent 25 years in the practice of law. Currently he is a partner in the firm of Wallace & Schwartz in Pasadena, CA. Wallace & Schwartz is a two-attorney firm with a mixed litigation practice emphasizing professional liability defense (mostly on behalf of veterinarians), insurance coverage... (105 views)
Pontiac's G6 convertible has a lot going for it, but there are compromises I left my house and headed for work in a Pontiac G6 GT convertible - top down, blue sky, ball cap, sunglasses, 75 degrees and rising. (246 views)
The Two different types of legal writing Attorneys use legal writing as the means by which they express their analyses of issues, and as a way to persuade others on behalf of their clients. Legal documents must be clear and concise, and they must remain consistent with the standards of the legal profession. (2635 views)
Resume writing tips While Barbara Chalsma is gone, other resume experts will be filling in for her. This week, Stephen E. Seckler, a recruiter with BCG Attorney Search, gives his resume writing tips. (32 views)
The Case of illegal recruitment of Hurrican Katrina evacuees as football players Is this a case of good-hearted folks lending a helping hand to some children in need or opportunistic football coaches out to steal a championship? (440 views)
How to politely turn down a job offer Not too long ago, I was forwarded the following email, which probably circulated among tens of thousands of attorneys. I will quote it in full below, since it is so instructive: (4037 views)
Nonprofit matches jobs, special-needs workers Some people make widgets, but Mark Berger likes to say he is in the business of creating taxpayers. (69 views)
Can someone be convicted for mere possession of porn materials Unless the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes, Morton R. Berger will spend the rest of his life in an Arizona prison. Maybe he deserves it. Then again, maybe not. These are the facts. (1330 views)
Who needs a chauffeur? Mercedes' plush S550, with options, almost drives itself For those commuters too busy to drive as they check sports scores, trade stocks or watch a movie on their phone, Blackberry or DVD screen, Mercedes-Benz has an upgraded cruise control that keeps electronic eyes on the road. (447 views)
Spots at Yosemite's High Sierra Camps don't come easy There's a California lottery you've probably never heard of. And what's surprising is that those who win get to pay money instead of receive it - and they're thrilled! (1546 views)
How to Waste Money So, it's time once again for me to file my taxes. Confused? Don't be. I'm a late filer, which means I'm taking advantage of the Oct. 15 deadline for 2005 federal and state returns. (16 views)
The nitty gritty's of drafting a proper Resume and advice on how to avoid the 5 dangerous mistakes When it comes to crafting their resumes, there are five main mistakes people make on a regular basis that keep them from landing the interviews that lead to the dream jobs. In hopes of saving you from these resume blunders, I'm going to let you in on exactly what the infamous mistakes are and give you some tips on how to avoid making them. (184 views)
Lissa Treadway: President, Nevada Paralegal Association, Las Vegas, NV Lissa Treadway, a senior paralegal at Shea & Carlyon, Ltd., is also the brand-new president of the Nevada Paralegal Association. What's on her agenda for the coming year? Getting the association's scholarship program off the ground, increasing membership, educating the bar about what a paralegal is and does, and starting up a mentoring program. (262 views)