A blog for newly minted lawyers
Whereas, Heretofore and Other Archaic Terms
One of the funniest things about our profession is the tendency to overcomplicate very simple concepts with legalese. Some would argue that this is intentional, as a means to exclude laymen from understanding ordinary documents. I don’t think the motives are that sinister. I think that, for the most part, the tendency to overcomplicate things…
What companies need in their in-house counsel
I’ve worked in-house at private equity companies and real estate developers. Over the course of my experience, I have observed that the following attributes in an in-house counsel greatly enhance the overall performance of an organization. 1. They closely align themselves with their company’s business goals, while understanding their role as risk managers. This is…
Keeping your cool
We all get stressed – whether it’s due to impending deadlines, the realization that you messed something up, or unfavorable outcomes in a transaction or litigation. We all know that feeling of deep discomfort in the pit of your stomach when something isn’t going the way we planned, and for most of us, this triggers…
Drafting for Beginners
This is not coding. I still remember one of my first experiences drafting a bespoke agreement from scratch, with no form to work off of. It was an agreement in connection with acquiring units in a local co-op association, and the two shareholders on the matter “threw me to the wind” to see what kind…
About Me
Hi, I’m Laura. I graduated from law school in 2012 and have a passion for mentoring and training younger lawyers. My practice centers around commercial real estate, but I also have experience in corporate law, litigation management, employment law, and technology. The purpose of this blog is to provide helpful tips and information to attorneys just starting out.
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