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Recent Articles from Sybil Dunlop
In defense of the law firm holiday card
Is it time to nix this holiday tradition?
Finding the joy of practice
The law profession affords frequent opportunities to celebrate moments of great reward.
Leaving parenting leave behind
Returning to work on new terms after maternity leave.
Stress may not be all bad
It's time to rethink how we think about stress.
Getting out of the billable-hour desert
Think of the billable hour as simply a measure of time at work and let go of the fact that it can’t capture intangibles.
On newbie’s list: Nearly everything
New attorneys may have many worries when first starting out.
Mindfulness, multitasking don’t mix
It’s hard to take vacation from a legal practice, but it is also hard to focus on one aspect of your practice without worrying about case developments in the other areas.
Social networking: Increasing your presence while having fun
This past year I have found myself relying on social networking in ways that are increasing my presence in our online legal community. I’m having fun, and it’s not too hard.
Keys to balance: Friends and mentors
Two key influences that help ensure a healthy balance between your work and personal life: friends and mentors.
Coming soon: One of life’s biggest changes
Excitement, anxiety with baby on the way
Helping others make the right decision about law school
As attorneys, we may be the first people that young people turn to when considering whether to attend law school. What to say in such a situation?
For lawyers, big firms aren’t always the right size
If any good has come out of the economic crash of 2008, perhaps it has encouraged law students to explore more diverse legal career options.
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