Understanding Domestic Violence and Your Options for Safety
Exploring domestic violence, assault and protection orders. Learn about the support resources available to survivors.
Committed Intimate Relationships: The New Age Common Law Marriage
Many states have done away with common law marriage, however, a handful have implemented Committed Intimate Relationships as a means to classify unmarried couples who straddle the fine line between cohabitation and marriage.
The Mediation Revolution: Redefining Divorce for the Modern Age
Utilizing mediation in Divorce is a powerful and often underused tool, that benefits couples looking to part ways amicably, and with dignity.
A Boss B*tches Guide to Investing and Growing Wealth: A Book Review
Ladies, it’s time to invest in your financial independence! As a successful businesswoman, I know how important it is to have control over your finances.
Essential Self-Care Guide for Women in Law School
In the whirlwind of lectures, case studies, internships, and exams, the importance of self-care can be overlooked. Yet, it stands as a crucial pillar for success, not just academically, but holistically.
5 Tips To Avoid A Bad Employee While Growing Your Practice
Building a successful law practice takes more than just acquiring clients. You also need to put together a great team of employees who can help you provide the best possible service. Unfortunately, hiring the wrong people can be a costly mistake that can set your business back.
7 Savvy Trial Tips to Look Like a Pro in the Court Room
It takes more than a fancy suit, a law degree and a laptop to really become a trial attorney aka … Continue Reading 7 Savvy Trial Tips to Look Like a Pro in the Court Room
Legal Work During a Pandemic: Options After Layoffs
As many businesses (and the economy) are enduring their second shutdown of 2020, the legal market is shaky at best. Thomas Reuters indicated that many law firms are wrestling with “how to move forward, promote sustainability and continue to serve their clients.” The vast response has been to halt hiring and wait out the storm. Which means a lot of new(er) attorneys are jobless in an economy that doesn’t even offer service based work.
LGBTQ Rights ARE Human Rights.
“An employer who fires an individual for being homosexual or transgender fires that person for traits or actions it would not have questioned in members of a different sex.”
Gettin’ Sweaty: A Networking Program Designed for All You Lady Bosses.
Networking is more important now than ever. Studies show that over 80% of jobs are never publicly posted, which means that the majority of positions are filled by word-of-mouth. SweatWork Network was born out of pure determination and a true understanding of what it means to be an overworked woman in a fast paced career.
Hunting for Attention: a guide to networking
My first year of law school I was told that “If you’re not in the top ⅓ of your class, you might as well drop out. Spoiler alert: I certainly was not in the top ⅓ but once I accepted the fact that I wouldn’t be getting an offer from a big firm based on my grades – I turned to the next best option: Networking.
Be the Boss of Your Life: A Book Review
My goal of reading two books a month went out the window as the pandemic took hold. It’s officially May, and I’ve read maybe two books…Sigh. When it came time to select a book to review, I was determined to select something that would be beneficial and practical instead of purely theoretical. So, I chose a book by one of my favorite authors and financial idols, to kick this portion of Legally Savage into high-gear.
Trials & Tribulations: Bar Edition
Rejection is simply re-direction. Whether you’re thinking ahead to bar prep, waiting for results to post, or just failed — It’s important to remember that perspective is everything.