A burst of laughter in the office
I was in the second year of running the firm on my own. It was a weekday afternoon. Maybe around three’ish. Don’t remember the day. There was a stillness in …
The “Tell me when I go wrong” speech
If you worked with me, whether you are a lawyer, pupil, intern, paralegal, or clerk, at some point, you will hear the following speech from me. You wouldn’t have heard …
Why I Named My Firm That Way
In my now 22+ year career at the Bar, I worked in only two law firms; my father’s and now ours. I was at his firm for 16+ years before …
Taking Chances
A second year law student once asked me in an email interview, If you did not want to hire me, what could I do to change your mind? That question …