Every day is a good day not to drive drunk or while impaired by alcohol (or by anything else), but the holidays (broadly defined) that for some are an occasion to drink, possibly to excess or in inappropriate connection to…
In my last post, I dragged out the negative side of pro bono work. I think it needed to be said. But the “stink” side of pro bono work is only part of the story. In the last year, I…
A valued friend is about to take on a major pro bono leadership role in Baltimore City, and it’s my hope that she will continue to speak to me after I note that a) pro bono often stinks, b) we…
This post is dedicated to my deceased friend and law school classmate Nancy Sara Yellin of blessed memory (1969-1997), whom a drunk driver killed with depraved indifference in South Florida, along with three of her family members in the same…
Today’s tone will be a little earthier and more personal than I am normally willing to indulge here. If coarse analogies offend, please go read this vulgarity-free light reading instead. Lawyers far more skilled and dedicated than I have taken…