As we enter the holiday season, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the big impact of small businesses. Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities. They create jobs, foster connections, and offer unique products and services that reflect local character. By supporting the small businesses around us, we: In recognition of Small Business Saturday…
When I decided to go to law school, I knew I wanted to focus on supporting the arts and find joy in my work. DePaul University College of Law turned out to be the perfect place to explore this passion, offering a range of internships in art, museum, and cultural heritage law. Over the summers…
We all yearn for the summer months each year – when the days are longer, the sun shines brighter, and life moves a little more slowly. It’s the season when we look forward to the crisp crunch of cucumbers and the juicy sweetness of tomatoes. Vegetables bring a delightful burst of life to our meals…
This week I came full circle on the 26 years since my first job out of law school at Legal Aid of North Carolina. With support from the late local chief district court judge Russell Sherrill, I had started a collaborative program to represent poor children with disabilities access health care, education, and safe homes. This is…
With summertime fun upon us, ‘tis the season of signing “waiver forms” for camps, sports, and vacation activities. But do you know what you are signing or asking your customer to sign? Will the waiver hold up in court or is it not worth the paper it was written on? A well-drafted waiver form is…
Our co-founders were on the podcast – The Prosperous Empath – talking about their origin story, their firm values, and how they use lawyering as a force of good. The Prosperous Empath is on a mission to bring back empathy into the world of business. You can be nice and caring but still amass wealth.…
We are excited to announce that we have converted to a benefit limited liability company! Our bottom-line is not driven solely by profit but also by supporting our families, our clients, and our community. We focus on purpose-driven businesses and the “missing middle” of underserved businesses and non-profits, as well as taking steps to improve…
We hosted a fun evening of crafting and networking for Kits to Heart in February. Everyone knows someone that has been touched by cancer. Kits to Heart provides thoughtfully designed, curated cancer care kits for patients and caregivers throughout the United States. Many of the items are decorated and personal so that the recipients know that there…
Recently, a client who happens to be a lawyer herself sent a thank you note that captured my heart. She wrote: “I am indebted to you in particular for reaffirming my belief in the ability for us attorneys to finesse the process to accomplish what needed to be done!” I was pleased to receive the…