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Please join us in celebrating Gary Welch and his 30th anniversary with Johnston Allison Hord! Gary's practice serves as a vital asset to the firm and we are excited to see him continue to grow in the years to come. Follow the link below to learn more about Gary and his work with JAH. https://lnkd.in/egBgZMGM #litigation #constructionlaw #workanniversary #jahlaw

Join our team in celebrating and congratulating Elizabeth A. Green, Esq. for being recognized in the 31st edition of Best Lawyers in America for her outstanding work in Trusts and Estates. Congratulations, Elizabeth! 👏 🎉 . . #BrezaLaw #TrustsAndEstates #BestLawyersInAmerica #LegalExcellence #LawFirmLife #LegalCommunity #LawyerLife #MarylandAttorney #EstatePlanning

Join our team in celebrating and congratulating Elizabeth A. Green, Esq. for being recognized in the 31st edition of Best Lawyers in America for her outstanding work in Trusts and Estates. Congratulations, Elizabeth! 👏 🎉 . . #BrezaLaw #TrustsAndEstates #BestLawyersInAmerica #LegalExcellence #LawFirmLife #LegalCommunity #LawyerLife #MarylandAttorney #EstatePlanning

In many ways, I don't even recognize myself. I've changed so much in one year. Here are the things I've learned after one year as a law firm owner: 1. The most important resource I have is my network. They've shown up for me in ways I couldn't have foreseen before launch. 2. Technology has saved my sanity. Having a solid tech stack is key. I have so much automated, triggered, templated, and tasked that much of my practice is on auto-pilot. I've never had the luxury of so much tech and I LOVE IT! 3. The clients will come. My biggest fear before launch was around having enough work to support my practice. Between referrals, implementing solid marketing practices, and investing in marketing support, the work is coming. 4. Be a sponge. Have the humility to listen more than you talk. I learn from friends, from listening to podcasts, by engaging the right vendors, and working closely with clients to ease the process. 5. Comparisons aren't fair. Set aside the competitive instincts. You can't compare your year one to another firm's year 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 or beyond. I'm unique. My firm is unique. My path is my own. It's evolving and comparisons don't help prioritize my goals. As the post-it note on my computer reminds me: keep going. #lawfirm #lawfirmowner #triallawyers #personalinjury #womeninlaw

Join us this Black History Month as we celebrate Black excellence! Thompson Coburn is pleased to spotlight the achievements and contributions of trailblazing Black attorneys and professional staff. Today's Q&A spotlights Dremain Moore, a Chicago associate in the business litigation group. Drew represents clients in litigation matters involving products liability, breach of contract, trademark infringement, and insurance coverage claims. Q: What advice would you give to those who are just joining our firm as they look to advance their careers? A: The legal industry and law firms continue to work on making the attorney career path more accessible to attorneys from diverse or nontraditional backgrounds. But while the industry plays catch-up, there is nothing preventing you from building your network of mentors and role models who can help you get to the next level. A mentor can give you a benchmark to plot your course on mastering your craft, developing your client base, and keeping perspective so as to build your maturity and your fulfillment in your practice. TC has a particularly strong focus on mentorship, where we match new and incoming attorneys with multiple mentors who assist with the transition into practice and into our firm. If your firm does not have an equivalent program, do not be afraid to reach out to your local bar association program or directly to an attorney you admire on your own. Q: How have your background and influences brought you to this position? A: I started my career in Black Entertainment Television’s legal department, researching IP rights and negotiating license agreements and contracts. I have grown to more fully appreciate how my colleagues - from the head of our department to my immediate supervisor and more senior colleagues – served as formal and informal mentors, providing numerous professional development opportunities and role models. I also played rugby during my time as an undergraduate at George Washington University (Wingman, #11, to be precise), where I learned the value of teamwork and healthy competition. Now, as a business litigator, I have increasingly found that success depends on being passionate about getting the job done right, treating colleagues and opponents with respect, and taking ownership. Click here to read more about Drew: https://bit.ly/4buoURb #BHM #blackhistorymonth #businesslitigation #chicagoattorneys

In June, Eugene Meyer announced that he would be retiring as president and CEO of the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies—aka The Federalist Society or FedSoc, the nation’s largest organization of conservative and libertarian lawyers and law students. FedSoc retained CarterBaldwin Executive Search to spearhead the search for Meyer’s successor. And now, according to three sources connected to the Society, that search has been narrowed to five finalists. I profile them in my latest story for Original Jurisdiction. https://bit.ly/47Y0FtA #law #lawyer #lawyers #attorney #attorneys #legalcareer #legalcareers #FederalistSociety #politics #nonprofit #nonprofits #NGO #conservative #libertarian #conservatism #libertarianism #textualism #originalism

Aretha Franklin was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Sadly, when she passed in 2018, her estate was thrown into a lengthy legal battle. With competing wills, disagreeing family members, and millions in attorney’s fees, this tragic story provides lessons on how to organize your estate and protect your loved ones. Join Comerica Wealth Management’s Lisa Featherngill, Andrea Bruce and Steven Zamenski as they discuss the need for a valid will and the disastrous results that can follow if you don’t have one. You can read more about Aretha’s estate here: https://bit.ly/3WHlhmf #ComericaWealthManagement #Comerica #ArethaFranklin #EstatePlanning #WealthPlanning

Leesburg, VA partner, James Beglis has repeatedly been named to the "Super Lawyers" list, an accolade reserved for less than 5% of the lawyers in the state and which based on peer nominations and independent research. Visit https://bit.ly/3DITvM6 to learn more about James and our Leesburg team. #WhitbeckBennett #WBLaw #FamilyLaw #VirginiaLawyers #FamilyLawFirm

Thank you so much, Blair, for your kind words and thoughtful review. It's always our goal at Scharff Nyland Chambers LLP to go the extra mile for our clients and provide the best possible support during what can be challenging times. Your acknowledgment of Annette’s professionalism and caring nature means a lot to us. 🩷 To learn more about Annette, visit https://lnkd.in/gZdbkutp . #SNCFamilyLaw #ScharffNylandChambersLLP #FamilyLaw

We are proud to announce the selection of one of our attorneys, Elizabeth Nicholson, to the 2024 South Carolina Rising Stars list. This is an exclusive list recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in South Carolina. You can read more about the selection process in this blog post: https://lnkd.in/ehsEMZ-h #charlestonlawyers #charlestonlawfirm