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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.

Legal Aid: One Hour of Sharing Associates’ Campaign

Monica Geyen December 22, 2011

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

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Remember Your Chocolate Tea

Monica Geyen May 18, 2011

A blogger remembers why she went to law school

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Special “War Time” Rules

Monica Geyen April 25, 2011

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

Monica Geyen February 3, 2011

Should lawyers work for free?

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The Importance of Mentoring for Young Attorneys

Monica Geyen November 18, 2010

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

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Taking the ‘Work’ Out of Networking

Monica Geyen September 22, 2010

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

Monica Geyen August 24, 2010

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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