What The Firm

Surprise - I am back! After taking a few months off to welcome the new addition to my family, I’m back with a new episode for you.  Today I’m talking about why you should delegate small things (or seemingly small things) and how doing so can bring you just a bit of peace in a stressed-out world.  There’s also an exciting announcement about my future law plans too!   I was on the Parent Tell Podcast recently talking about all things postpartum. If you’re interested in what that experience was like - please check it out! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/postpartum-part-1/id1539221609?i=1000510205413   https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/postpartum-part-2/id1539221609?i=1000511167191 Links and resources: Sign up for #WTFInsider emails here (and get a freebie!): CLICK HERE  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthefirm/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wtfirm Shoot me an email at whatthefirm@gmail.com   Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any new What The Firm episodes.    And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!  Show music:  Werq by Kevin MacLeod

What the Firm - Episode 09- Ol’ Yeller   Join me today as I discuss a common issue in legal workspaces that really shouldn’t be so common - yelling.  While I hope this is a trend that is dying off - especially as we are still mostly working from home - I dive into why I think this form of emotional expression in legal workspaces has been tolerated for so long, my experiences with it and why I think it’s counter-productive.    Links and resources: Sign up for #WTFInsider emails here (and get a freebie!): CLICK HERE  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthefirm/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wtfirm Shoot me an email at whatthefirm@gmail.com   Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any new What The Firm episodes.    And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!  Show music:  Werq by Kevin MacLeod

What the Firm - Episode 08- Bills, bills, bills    Join me today as I discuss one thing that most lawyers hate - the billable hour.  I dive into the history of charging legal fees and why I think the profession is due for an update.  I also discuss some important things to consider when you’re interviewing or just beginning at a new firm so you can set yourself up to meet expectations.   Links and resources: Articles about the history of the billable hour::  https://www.verasage.com/verasage-institute/blog/the_modern_father_of_the_billable_hour_and_timesheet http://businessoflawblog.com/2015/06/history-origin-billable-hour/ Sign up for #WTFInsider emails here (and get a freebie!): CLICK HERE  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthefirm/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wtfirm Shoot me an email at whatthefirm@gmail.com   Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any new What The Firm episodes.    And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!    Show music:  Werq by Kevin MacLeod 

What the Firm - Episode 07- Flip the Switch Join me today as I share how important it is for attorneys, law students, and professionals of all kinds to remember how to flip the switch to fun for themselves, and ways to make time to do  just that. Though many people are still working from home due to the pandemic, you should be still taking breaks as needed. Since working from home can feel like living at work, creating space and time for you have fun is all the more important  Links and resources: The Weathlyesque Podcast: https://wealthyesque.podbean.com/  Her Atlas: Life's Simple Pleasures 30 day Challenge Jessica’s Spotify: Jessica Nicole Sign up for #WTFInsider emails here (and get a freebie!): CLICK HERE  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthefirm/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wtfirm Shoot me an email at whatthefirm@gmail.com   Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any new What The Firm episodes.    And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!  Show music:  Werq by Kevin MacLeod

Join me today as I share 5 questions you should be asking in interviews before you accept a new job that will help you discern a firm or company’s culture.  The culture of a workplace can have a huge impact on your experience, so it’s crucial that you know what sort of environment you’re signing up for. I share tips on how to get substantive answers to tough questions to help you determine if this new firm/company is right for you.  Links and resources: Sign up for #WTFInsider emails here (and get a freebie!): CLICK HERE  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthefirm/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wtfirm Shoot me an email at whatthefirm@gmail.com   Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any new What The Firm episodes.    And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!    Show music:  Werq by Kevin MacLeod 

What the Firm - Episode 05 -Are you a goldiLAWks? Because same.   Join me today as I talk about the stigma of millennials as job hoppers, debunk common myths and talk about the reasons we switch companies or firms.  It’s important to find a workplace where you feel supported in your career advancement, are compensated fairly and can gain new skills, and its okay to leave a job that isn’t aligned with what you want for the long term.  Links and resources: Articles about job hopping:  https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/281663#:~:text=4%20Truths%20You%20Need%20to%20Know%20About%20Millennial,package%20doesn%E2%80%99t%20interest%20them.%20...%20More%20items… https://www.gallup.com/workplace/267743/why-millennials-job-hopping.aspx https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahlandrum/2017/06/02/millennials-and-job-hopping-whats-really-happening-and-what-it-means/#2b3efd083fbf Sign up for #WTFInsider emails here (and get a freebie!): CLICK HERE  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthefirm/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wtfirm Shoot me an email at whatthefirm@gmail.com   Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any new What The Firm episodes.    And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!  Show music:  Werq by Kevin MacLeod

What the Firm - Episode 04 -Parents fighting at the dinner table:  How to deal with conflicting bosses or Partners    Today, I discuss how to deal with conflicting messages received on how to complete assignments and what to do when two partners or bosses are giving you mixed messages on prioritization. I share my opinion on how to handle disagreements above your pay grade, and how to make sure you’re CYAing yourself.  Links and resources: Sign up for #WTFInsider emails here (and get a freebie!): CLICK HERE  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthefirm/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wtfirm Shoot me an email at whatthefirm@gmail.com   Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any new What The Firm episodes.    And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!  Show music:  Werq by Kevin MacLeod

Okay, but why:  “Struggle through it” : This is the first in a series entitled: “okay, but why?” where I will address common practices in the legal field and question their validity.  Join me today as we tackle our first listener email (YAY!): assignments given without structure or guidance, and how this might stem from the Socratic method used in law schools.  I give my take on it, what could be improved in law schools and how to deal with a brand new assignment that you’re not familiar with.    Links and resources: Sign up for #WTFInsider emails here (and get a freebie!): CLICK HERE  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthefirm/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wtfirm Shoot me an email at whatthefirm@gmail.com Articles about the socratic method:  https://abovethelaw.com/2014/06/former-law-prof-says-the-socratic-method-is-a-shty-method-of-teaching/?rf=1 https://abovethelaw.com/2013/05/socratic-method-linked-to-female-underachievement-in-law-school/?rf=1 https://www.ozy.com/the-new-and-the-next/is-it-time-to-end-the-socratic-insanity-in-law-schools/96401/   Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any new What The Firm episodes.    And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!    Show music:  Werq by Kevin MacLeod 

Multiple Deadline Hell:  We’ve all been there. When you’ve agreed to take on too many projects, or have assignments dumped on you, and write out your to-do list - and then proceed to scream or cry.  Today I share how I deal with that overwhelming feeling by breaking up your big assignments and scheduling out your days.   Links and resources: Sign up for #WTFInsider emails here (and get a freebie!): CLICK HERE  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthefirm/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wtfirm Shoot me an email at whatthefirm@gmail.com Kara Lowentheil, former attorney, feminist rockstar, and general badass host of Unf*ck Your Brain: Episode 6: http s://unfuckyourbrain.com/get-sht-done/   Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any new What The Firm episodes.    And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!    Show music:  Werq by Kevin MacLeod 

Welcome to the very first episode of the What The Firm Podcast!  Today I will give an overview of my background working in law both as an assistant and as an attorney.  I’ll explain my vision for the future of this show and the community I hope to build.  I hope you are as pumped as I am to have a space to talk about what working in law is truly like.  Links and resources: Sign up for #WTFInsider emails here (and get a freebie!): CLICK HERE  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthefirm/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wtfirm  Shoot me an email at whatthefirm@gmail.com   Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any new What The Firm episodes.    And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!  Show music:  Werq by Kevin MacLeod