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A Story Of Lawyers: A Fun Children’s Book Series About the Legal Profession

December 12, 2017

Alison Lindy Higgins

Jacqueline Buyze, Esq. is an attorney and the author of the children’s book series “A Story of Lawyers™” which educates children about the work that we do as lawyers. With […]

Good Reads

“Legal Asylum: A Comedy” – A Hilarious Satire of the Cutthroat World of Law Schools

April 20, 2017

Jill Switzer

Legal Asylum: A Comedy is a very funny book. Written by Stanford Law Professor Paul Goldstein, it’s a hilarious takedown of the lengths to which a law school will go […]

Good Reads

The Anxious Lawyer: An 8-Week Guide
to a Joyful and Satisfying Law Practice Through Mindfulness and Meditation

July 19, 2016

Jill Switzer

Don’t shrug off this book just because of the subtitle. The authors, both lawyers, know all too well our perfectionist/pessimistic mindset. The stress and anxiety that you and I feel […]

Good Reads

Good Reads: Just Mercy
A Story of Justice and Redemption

June 9, 2016

Jill Switzer

One has only to read newspaper headlines to know that there are people in prison (some women, but mostly men) who shouldn’t be there, who should never have been there. […]

Good Reads

Sisters In Law: How Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World

January 1, 2016

Jill Switzer

Do you know what FWOTSC stands for? What about SWOTSC? Those are the acronyms that Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg dubbed themselves, respectively, as they joined the United […]

Fun & Games

Which Television Lawyer Are You?

November 1, 2015

Alison Lindy Higgins

Do you have a favorite television lawyer? Do you find yourself criticizing the authenticity of television’s portrayal of our field? Do you ever wish you could be more like one […]

Fashion

Bartaile: Handbags Designed for Chic, Professional Women

October 1, 2015

Alison Lindy Higgins

Bartaile is a modern travel brand designed for – and inspired by – people going places… places like the office or the gym. Or London. Or the top. Bartaile believes in a […]

Good Reads

She-Hulk: Super-Hero and Solo Attorney!

October 1, 2015

Heather Antoine

Every lawyer – litigator or transactional attorney – believes he or she has a bit of superhero inside. We want to believe that we can help our clients, protect them, […]

Fitness & Health

Men’s Five Shaving Essentials

August 1, 2015

James Nguyen

All you need for an excellent shave is a razor and some shaving cream right? Wrong. This is a common misconception that all too many people buy into. This belief […]

Fashion

A Guide to Men’s Jewelry

July 31, 2015

Dan Trepanier

When it comes to man jewelry, generally, less is more. A couple tastefully selected pieces that compliment each other (not a “matching set”) can be all you need to polish […]

Fashion

Classic Menswear Patterns: Herringbone

July 31, 2015

Dan Trepanier

Men’s fashion is deeply connected to history. Men are creatures of habit and, as such, menswear has evolved very slowly and gradually over the past hundred years or so. The best-dressed men […]

Food & Drink

Rules Of Etiquette For Your Next Business Lunch

July 1, 2015

Alison Lindy Higgins

As a professional, you will likely attend a business lunch at some point in your career – and most will frequently. While there is no handbook with hard rules or guidelines […]

Food & Drink

Can Drinking Coffee Really
Improve Your Writing?

July 1, 2015

Michael Christian

Forgive me, but I’m laughing so hard I can hardly write this. I just saw the results of a Dunkin’ Donuts survey of 4,700 U.S. professionals and learned that writers […]

Personal Finance

Everything You Ever Wanted
To Know About Prenups

June 1, 2015

Kelly Rickert

Spring is in the air!!! Allergies and engagements abound! For those romantics out there proposing in the beautiful Springtime, don’t forget to schedule your appointments for prenups ASAP. You could […]

Fun & Games

“Who Said That?” – Take the Quiz

June 1, 2015

Alison Lindy Higgins

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Fashion

A Discourse on American Men’s Style:
An Interview with Bruce Boyer

June 1, 2015

Dan Trepanier

Bruce Boyer has seen a lot of men’s fashion come and go. That’s why he sticks to his classic American “Ivy Style”. With more than 40 years of experience as a men’s […]

Fashion

An Overview of Tailored Denim

June 1, 2015

Dan Trepanier

Jeans and denim are not the same thing. Jeans are a style of pant that can be made from just about any fabric. Denim is a specific type of fabric, specifically; […]

Fashion

Top 10 Men’s Style Mistakes

June 1, 2015

James Nguyen

There are many guides on what to wear, but with this guide on the top men’s style mistakes, you will avoid making a fashion faux pas that will undermine your […]

Fashion

Technologies That Are Changing Menswear

May 1, 2015

Dan Trepanier

Technology is gradually changing everything we do, and everything we wear. Right now there are technological advancements happening that are changing every aspect of the menswear industry. Websites that offer […]

Fitness & Health

How to Stop Wasting Money on Weight Loss Programs and Still See Results

May 1, 2015

David Ning

Losing weight is a common goal for many of us. For others, the goal is to get healthy, eat better, or have more energy throughout the day. As someone who […]

Fitness & Health

Book Review: “THE PALEO MANIFESTO”

May 1, 2015

Michael Christian

Don’t worry, I’m not going to drop any names, but I was at a little soirée on Madison Avenue recently, hosted by a celebrity physician, and to my surprise the […]

Fashion

Must-Have Accessories for the
Fashionable Female Attorney

April 1, 2015

Alison Lindy Higgins

As you may already know, and I have discussed this at length in the past, dressing for the fashionable female professional can be difficult. I have always had a hard […]

Fitness & Health

SoulCycle: A Fitness Cult or Expensive Trend?

March 1, 2015

Alison Lindy Higgins

Indoor cycling is the newest obsession in fitness trends. Men and women all over are flocking to indoor cycle studios for their daily workout and SoulCycle is amongst the leading favorites, steadily […]

Fashion

THE COLLATERAL CONSEQUENCES
OF WEARING BLACK

March 1, 2015

Michael Christian

Wearing black is more than a fashion statement. In fact, black sport coats and suits can help, and in some cases significantly hurt, your professional image. This article explains when […]

Fun & Games

Dating Site Quiz: Real or Fake?

February 1, 2015

Alison Lindy Higgins

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Fashion

How To Tell If Your Birkin Bag Is Real

January 1, 2015

Fashion Blawger

How To Tell If Your Birkin Bag Is Real: I am not an expert in deciphering if a Birkin is real or not and that is why I will only […]

Fashion

Fashion Law And The Modeling World

January 1, 2015

Fashion Blawger

Fashion Law and The Modeling World We naturally think of models when we think of the fashion industry. Many people consider modeling as glamorous and low-stress jobs. The truth is […]

Fashion

Are You Ready for A Male Makeover?

January 1, 2015

Michael Christian

One of my clients is a corporate attorney who likes modeling his wardrobe on outfits worn by Matt Damon and Tom Cruise. You might think that this is a mistake […]

Fitness & Health

5 Ways to Avoid Failing Your New Year Resolutions

January 1, 2015

Gregg Ghelfi

5 Ways to Avoid Failing Your New Year Resolutions You stare at the mirror and a gut stares back. You step on the scale and see a great number – […]

Fashion

JACK GERMAIN: The Perfectly Chic
All-American Handbag

December 1, 2014

Alison Lindy Higgins

At the age of 25, Jack Germain, a graduate of New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in Accessories Design, launched her namesake handbag collection from her […]

Fashion

Does Your Style Break
Fashion Rules or Existing Laws?

December 1, 2014

Fashion Blawger

I’ve been thinking a lot about the arbitrary fashion rules that plague many (from no white after Labor Day to not mixing prints). Since I’ve often seen lists of silly, […]

Fashion

Holiday Shopping Guide:
How To Tell If A Pearl Is Real

December 1, 2014

Fashion Blawger

Can you distinguish imitation pearls from genuine pearls? I recently posted Chanel pearls on my Instagram account, which reminded me that given the high price and popularity, Chanel “pearls” are […]

Fashion

Looking After Your Luxury Watch

December 1, 2014

James Nguyen

Luxury watches are the ultimate status symbol for any man and there are few feelings that can equal the unadulterated thrill of strapping on a Rolex, Breitling, TAG Heuer or […]

Fashion

Men’s Shoe Guide: Derbys vs Oxfords

December 1, 2014

James Nguyen

As the modern office gets less formal when it comes to men’s clothing, does it really matter if you struggle to tell the difference between the two styles of men’s […]

Good Reads

Is Print Advertising Dead For Attorneys?

November 1, 2014

Nic Mayne

The following is an excerpt from Market Me: How Marketing Is Changing and Why You Should Too, available now with an exclusive 25% discount at marketmebook.com. You’ve likely heard the […]

Fitness & Health

How Much Exercise Do You
Need To Burn Off That Latte?

November 1, 2014

Gregg Ghelfi

How long do you have to exercise to burn off that latte? You cannot out run a double cheese burger, large fries and a large soda. In a previous blog, […]

Good Reads

Raindance II:
A Blueprint for Growing Your Practice

November 1, 2014

Gary Mitchell

Raindance II: Blueprint for Growing Your Practice Gary Mitchell is the Principal at On Trac Coach, a firm that exclusively works with lawyers and legal professionals helping them to grow […]

Fashion

Splurge or Save: 5 Beauty
Products You Can’t Live Without

November 1, 2014

Alison Lindy Higgins

Splurge or Save: 5 Beauty Products You Can’t Live Without Professional women are busy and sampling beauty products is not always high up on the priority list. Having a quick […]

Fitness & Health

Tips To Stay In Shape While Traveling

November 1, 2014

Dana Rhoden

Tips To Stay In Shape While Traveling The daily grind of billable hours, lack of sleep, a busy work schedule and stacked up stress is detrimental to our well being. […]

Toxic Relationships: What They Are & How Not to Feel Crazy

Relationship Management

Toxic Relationships:
What They Are and How Not to Feel Crazy

November 1, 2014

Debbie Martinez

Toxic Relationships: What They Are & How Not to Feel Crazy We all have them, the relationships that leave us feeling drained, frustrated and off balance. They come in the […]

Fashion

Men’s Essential 20 Piece Wardrobe

November 1, 2014

James Nguyen

Men’s Essential 20 Piece Wardrobe The modern gentleman’s wardrobe is built on a foundation of a few high quality, highly flexible items. I have compiled a list of 20 items […]

Fashion

How To Dress For Power

October 1, 2014

Michael Christian

HOW TO DRESS FOR POWER When I was in law school people thought I was crazy. I always wore a jacket and tie and often a suit. Even for exams, […]

Fashion

How to Wear The 5 Must-Have Fall Styles for Women

October 1, 2014

Alison Lindy Higgins

How to Wear The 5 Must-Have Fall Styles for Women Professional women, myself included, have a hard time walking the fashion fine line between professional and stylish. It’s too easy […]

Good Reads

The Promise of Biometrics
And The Future of Privacy

October 1, 2014

Deborah Gonzalez

The headlines are full of recent data breaches and hacked accounts, such as Target in 2013 (40 million records) and Home Depot in 2014 (52 million records). Citibank launched a […]

Fitness & Health

5 Fast Food Meals of Death

October 1, 2014

Gregg Ghelfi

5 Fast Food Meals of Death As a lawyer time is rarely on your side. Deadlines loom and clients want an answer yesterday. The only case they can think of […]

Lifestyle

The One Fatal Sentence In Any
Large Consumer Purchase Transaction

October 1, 2014

Steve Lehto

Are you about to buy a new car, truck, RV or boat? If you see one particular sentence in any of the documents they put in front of you, drop […]

Lifestyle

Is Amazon Prime Worth It?

October 1, 2014

David Ning

Is Amazon Prime Worth It? We’ve been Amazon Prime members for the last few years, and for the most part, it’s made financial sense for us. I love watching movies […]

Fashion

How To Build A Designer
Wardrobe On The Cheap

October 1, 2014

Michael Christian

I know a salesman in Manhattan who acts like an undercover agent. He’s just about the opposite of what you expect from a person who’s supposed to be selling you […]

Food & Drink

Sly Fox Brewing:
Craft-Beer In-a-Can Pioneer

October 1, 2014

James Nguyen

Sly Fox Brewing: Craft-Beer In-a-Can Pioneer In this month’s installment of Legal Ink’s Craft Beer Showcase, we are joined by Brian O’Reilly. Brian is the Brewmaster of Sly Fox Brewing Company, […]

Lifestyle

Navigating Online Dating
For The Busy Attorney

October 1, 2014

Debbie Martinez

Navigating Online Dating For The Busy Attorney Being a preoccupied, stretched to the limit professional while trying to have some semblance of a love life can be a daunting task. […]