Are You a Gambler? Let’s face it, we are a profession of risk takers. We roll the dice when we take a case, and we may even use this language when warning our clients that juries are unpredictable. While March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, this issue should be on our radar every month of the year. Gambling is normative behavior in most adults, but not everyone. Gambling Disorder is … [Read more...]
March 5 is a Day of Unplugging – Why is This Good for Our Profession?
https://www.nationaldayofunplugging.com/ We all know technology in the practice of law has numerous benefits. It allows for prompt client communication, readily available research databases, video conferencing, and the flexibility to work nearly anywhere. Additionally, today’s marketing revolves around a healthy website and social media presence. The internet is one of the first places many … [Read more...]
A Seat at the Table: Eating Disorders Awareness Week
This year’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week theme is Everybody Has a Seat at the Table. Does your relationship with food take precedence over other relationships? Do you hide if you eat, how you eat, or what you eat? Are you dismissing or excusing physical changes and discomfort that may be related to if, how, and what you eat? We all should take eating disorders very seriously as … [Read more...]