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Monica Geyen - who has written 7 posts on JDs Rising.

Monica Geyen is an associate in the Minneapolis office of Zelle Hofmann Voelbel & Mason LLP. She is a former law clerk for former Chief Justice Eric Magnuson. Monica got married in October 2009 to her husband Chad, who is finishing up his masters in marriage and family counseling. They are active members of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis who strive to stay grounded in their faith. Monica enjoys writing and is particularly interested in exploring the human side of the legal profession.

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Legal Aid: One Hour of Sharing Associates’ Campaign

Thursday, December 22, 2011

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Associates' Campaign to benefit The Fund for the Legal Aid Society is in full swing

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Remember Your Chocolate Tea

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

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Remember Your Chocolate Tea

A blogger remembers why she went to law school

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Special “War Time” Rules

Monday, April 25, 2011

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Special “War Time” Rules

Work life balance is nice and all, but what about when you're in court?

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The Pro Bono Predicament: A Debate With Myself

Thursday, February 3, 2011

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The Pro Bono Predicament: A Debate With Myself

Should lawyers work for free?

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The Importance of Mentoring for Young Attorneys

Thursday, November 18, 2010

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The Importance of Mentoring for Young Attorneys

You're never too young to start mentoring "new" attorneys.

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Taking the ‘Work’ Out of Networking

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

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Taking the ‘Work’ Out of Networking

Networking doesn't come naturally to everyone, but it doesn't have to be a chore.

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Work-Life Balance: From Theory to Practice

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

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Work-Life Balance: From Theory to Practice

How often have you heard the term "work-life balance" and wondered what exactly that meant and how it could be done? For me, the answer is: a lot.

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