Like many other law firms, mine is buzzing in regards to the tragic death last week of Los Angeles Skadden associate Lisa Johnstone. I thought this post from Above the Law to be a very well balanced discussion, and I don’t want to discuss Miss Johnstone directly as I did not know her, and
I’m living vicariously through your Facebook posts
I think the Hippies were on to something
In 1967, Time Magazine ran an article, “The Hippies: The Philosophy of a Subculture,” where they laid out the Hippie code:
Do your own thing, wherever you have to do it and whenever you want. Drop out. Leave society as you have known it. Leave it utterly. Blow the mind of every straight person you
Finding Your Joy and Purpose
Don’t forget your passport for LMA … Passport to PRIZES
One of the benefits of being on the LMA 2011 Conference Committee is I have access to some pretty nifty lists, like the Passport to Prizes list from many of our incredible sponsors and exhibitors. When it comes to LMA and swag there are only THREE key things to remember:
- Visit the Exhibit Hall
The new words are here! The new words are here!!!
Grammar geeks unite, or take up arms! The new words are here!!! Making this year’s cut via the Oxford English Dictionary are Twitter and texting favorites:
- OMG
- LOL
- FYI
And there are new meanings to old favorites, such as heart. As in: 
Foodies rejoice, Taquitos and California Rolls are not only yummy, but legitimate words
You’re so vain, you probably think this post is about you
I’ve had a few incidents (yes a few, so I am not referencing a specific “you” here) where I have received calls from people not too happy with one of my blog posts (shock). With each call, I couldn’t get the person to see past the fact that I wasn’t writing about him
Musings from a Legal Marketer on the State of the Union
As I sat last night watching the State of the Union (SOTU) address, that legal marketer in me kept popping out and wanting to play. So here are a few of my musings:
- Define your target audience in advance. Know your target audience. Speak to your target audience. Don’t worry about everyone else. It was
Can you sum it all up in six words??
Ross Fishman threw out a challenge to lawyers and legal marketers alike: Can you write your story in six words?
Well, you know I love a challenge (especially if it’s fun!).
Here by accident. Stayed by choice.
I fell into my legal marketing career by accident 13 years ago. The profession was expanding beyond the-managing-partners-secretary-threw-a-great-party-so-they-made-her-the-marketing-manager.
I See Happy Lawyers
Last night the Sports Dude and I attended the Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic holiday concert and couldn’t help but notice all the smiling and happy lawyers in the room.
Yes, we’ve all heard the negative stories about how there are no jobs for recent law school grads, high suicide rates, and a high