Law Practice Management

I am reminded of reading a recent obituary in the New York Times about Brooks Thomas, a former CEO of Harper & Row, the distinguished national publishing house.  Thomas, a Pennsylvania native, had been with an elite New York City Law Firm.  He left to become general counsel and then CEO of the company. “I felt if I stayed in a law firm I’d spend my whole life knowing more and more about less and less,” he was quoted saying. [Read more…]

The Helping Hand of Lawyer Assistance Programs

Lawyer Assistance Program professionals understand that life’s circumstances can cause emotional stress, depression, loss of self-esteem and a feeling of being out of control. Whether related to employment, family or other personal problems, substance abuse or other health problems, help is only a phone call away. Confidential professional and peer assistance is available. All that is required to begin the assistance process is a confidential, no-obligation, toll-free telephone call to a qualified care professional at the Lawyers’ Confidential Helpline. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and holidays. [Read more…]