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Lawyers With ADD: A Problem or an Advantage?

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In my work as a psychologist, most lawyers and law students who talk to me about their attention deficit disorder, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, are typically under a fair amount of stress due to their symptoms. This can be a great strength if that hyper-focus in directed at important work-related tasks.

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How to Balance Being a Mom and a Rockstar Paralegal

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To meet the requirements for my bachelor’s degree, I had to complete an internship at a law firm. Luckily, I was able to find one and I quickly became like a sponge absorbing the inner workings of how a law firm operates. This one’s for you, Paralegal Mom! Ever since I was a little girl, I remember having a mind of my own.

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The Power of Paralegal Mentors – An Interview with Ashley Stasiewich

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In this interview with Ashley Stasiewich, a former paralegal turned full-time paralegal instructor at McEwen University in Canada, you’ll gain insight into the importance of mentorship and the impact paralegal mentors can have on aspiring paralegals. She has two bachelor’s degrees and a master’s degree in education.

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Reflections on ReInvent Law Silicon Valley @ 10 Years – Part 1

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Today, March 8, 2023, marks 10 years since Daniel Martin Katz , Renee Knake Jefferson and a group of colleagues and students from Michigan State University School of Law hosted ReInvent Law Silicon Valley at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif. This wasn’t just “another legal tech event.”

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How to Choose a Guardian for Your Children?

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As with anything so personal, how you prioritize the factors is unique to your own values. An important consideration is whether your children have a relationship with your nominated guardian (NG) and how they connect. How to Choose a Guardian for Your Children? There are many things for you to consider in making this nomination.

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Path To Well-Being In Law Podcast: Episode 9 – Chief Justice Paul Reiber

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He is the immediate past president of the Conference of Chief Justices, 2018-2019 Chairman of the Board of the National Center for State Courts, and involved in several other efforts devoted to access to justice and the rule of law. Once again, I’m joined by my friend, Bree Buchanan. How are you today, Bree?

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Australian Federal Court dismisses the novel duty of care previously found in Sharma: what does it mean for future climate litigation in Australia?

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The Court found that the relationship relied on between the youth plaintiffs and the Minister lacked the closeness and directness that the common law demands before finding an applicant is entitled to a legal remedy against a party whose conduct has caused or may cause them harm. Background on the claim.