Another episode of Mad Men, and another lesson for the lawyers in our midst. On his way to Acapulco for some much deserved R&R, our protagonist, Don Draper, stops off in Los Angeles for a 24-hour layover. When his colleague, Harry Crane, Head of Media, suggests that he spend some time at
Every moment is a “once in a lifetime” moment
I wrote a great post this morning and swore I saved it before logging off my home computer. Unfortunately, I did not, which is perfect, because today’s post is all about THIS moment. Not the one I had at 8:00 a.m.
I live such a busy and full life that sometimes the end of the
Mad Men, Lawyers and Client Relations
No one likes to think that they are a type, or so a psychologist told Don Draper last night in the latest episode of Mad Men. But, we’re all a type:
- We all have personal and professional experiences that influence every decision we make, every day;
- We all receive and digest information differently;
- We
Just a few things that bother me …
No trash in my office trash can.
I’m serious. I got a memo from the office of the building and everything. Office trash cans are for recycles only. Trash (including paper plates, cups, napkins, orange rinds, gum, etc.) needs to be taken to the communal trash cans in the kitchen. And, it’s not just an
Mad Men, Lawyers and Legal Marketing
Like most of my Facebook friends, I sent the kids to bed at a decent hour last night and engrossed myself in the season premier of Mad Men. For those who missed it and have it DVR’d — this isn’t so much a SPOILER ALERT, but a discussion of a truism that popped up
What are you no longer doing??
I just got off an interesting survey call with BTI. I was pretty candid with my answers, so I’ll either throw the bell-curve off, or make for some interesting “comments.” At the end of the call I was asked if there was a question that they hadn’t asked? I thought for a few moments
I’m back … Did you miss me??
What Innovative Things Are You Doing There?
I was asked today by a colleague and friend, “What innovative things are you doing there?” (at my firm). My first reaction was to feel a little shame … and guilt. We’re not rolling out any new software, or launching any new programs. I have a proposal in to redo our website with some forward
Another day, another Florida Bar Advertising Decision
Attorneys and legal marketers in Florida routinely face one of the most comprehensive and detailed sets of state restrictions on attorney advertising. Pre-publication review of advertisements, an outright ban on testimonial advertising, and rules that interpret Facebook “friend” requests as unlawful solicitation are but a few examples of the constitutionally-overbroad reach of the Florida
The Genie is Out of the Bottle in Respect to Social Networking
Over the weekend I received a couple notices from friends who are leaving Facebook and other social networking sites for “real” relationships. They’re asking that people “write” them — snail mail … not even e-mail — if they want to keep in touch.
Buh-bye.
Look, I have a hard enough time MAILING my two bills