I was engaged by a law firm as a consultant to help resolve "issues" between the partners.

The partners weren't aligned.
→ Deci...

One thing that frustrates me about the way many barristers and lawyers prepare for mediation...

They prepare extensively for t...

The most dangerous person in a difficult conversation usually isn’t the loudest one.

It’s the person who becomes too certain t...

“I’ve built an entire practice on being responsive.”

I think a lot of barristers and senior lawyers relate to that.

Because re...

You let it in.

Interruptions.
“Quick questions.”
“Urgent.”

Now everything gets your time.

And your work—

waits.

→ You Wo...

Most barristers and lawyers have drafted an email that felt very satisfying to write.

Usually, after someone has been combativ...

Most barristers and senior lawyers know what needs to be done.

The real issue is having the conviction to do it.

To make the un...

Whenever someone finds out I’m a barrister, there’s usually a remark.

Sometimes a lawyer joke.
Sometimes, a story about a lawye...