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Introducing Emily Adams

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to post on MFAN’s blog! The attorneys at MFAN substantially impacted the way I thought about practicing law, and because of them, I am in the process of building a solo law firm—even though solo practice never crossed my mind in law school. Law school, although...

Attorney Happiness and Freelance Practice

A Johns Hopkins University study found that lawyers suffer a depression rate 3.6 times higher than the rate of employed persons generally.  This should prompt all attorneys to ask themselves: “Are you happy?”  To find some answers, a 2014 study entitled “What Makes Lawyers Happy?” used theory-driven...

Introducing Esmond Kim

In September 2014, after seven years of practice, I started my own law firm, E.Y.K. LAW, L.L.C., where I practice consumer bankruptcy (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13), probate, and estate planning.  I could not be more excited to work for myself because I want to do outstanding legal work for my clients.  I am...

Enjoy This Spring — With Freelance Help

We have all made it through another winter.  We have been feeling some balmy spring breezes. And we are all craving some time outside. So, what are good uses of our spring time? And what can you delegate to a freelancer to help make that happen?     Five spring time ideas: Go to the Eloise Butler...

Maximizing Law Firm Efficiency: How Freelance Attorneys Can Help

The reality of law firm practice is that sometimes, it’s really busy, and sometimes, you are wishing the phone would ring. If only you could even out your workload you would find some peace of mind and produce higher quality work. I am sure you have experienced this moment: You are busily trying to finalize...

Go Ahead, Turn Me Down

I love rejection.   Well no, I hate rejection as much as the next person, but I love it when people get in touch to tell me they’re rejecting me.  And so I want to encourage you all to do it—early and often. A friend once told me years ago that it was the “maybes,” not the “nos,” who made scheduling dinner...

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