Are You an Awakened Lawyer?

When we talk about “awakened lawyers,” we don’t only mean lawyers who are conscious of what they think, feel, say and do.

5 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self After Law School Graduation

Here's what I wish a mentor had taught me when I was fresh out of law school; I hope the next generation of family lawyers will find this advice useful.

Does Your Self-Image Generate Satisfaction or Stress

Examining the words that define your goals will unearth the root cause of your stress – and new paths to satisfaction and happiness.

9 New Year’s Resolutions to Make for Resilience in 2022

Nine New Year’s resolutions to help divorce lawyers rise above the challenges of practicing law and thrive in 2022.

Beating Burnout: Authority Magazine Interview on the 5 Things You Should Do If You Are Experiencing Work Burnout

Millions of Americans are returning back to work after being home during the pandemic. While this has been exciting for many, some are feeling burned out by their work. What do you do if you are feeling burned out by your work?

Preventing Compassion Fatigue: When Lawyers Care Too Much

Burnout and compassion fatigue are human responses to overwhelming emotional trauma and constant stress.

Lawyers’ thoughts and actions should promote peaceful resolution

As I look at the world today, I believe that lawyers must go outside the box and find new solutions for problems that have eluded solutions by logical or rational thinking.

The Underlying Problem with Our Family Law System

Our adversarial family law system is not designed to resolve the emotional and psychological issues engendered by divorce – including custody, support, and non-compliance or “bad behavior” of an ex-partner.
Spiritual and relationship expert, teacher, counselor, advisor, speaker, and writer James Gray Robinson

Why Men Lose Interest

Authority issues, childhood trauma, and emotional immaturity…

How to Be a Successful Attorney in 2020

We can either focus on what we are losing during this brief interlude, or we can take the time to realize where we are on the path to success. Practicing law can be stressful even in the best of times. Adding a pandemic to the mix can make it seem impossible.

Lawyers, addiction and COVID-19: ‘Changing the landscape for everyone’

Human beings are hardwired for interaction. We are, by definition,…

How Lawyers Can Manage Stress and Cortisol Levels During the COVID-19 Crisis

I have published many articles about stress and wellness for lawyers. It is quite the popular topic because of the fact that stress is one of the legal profession’s worst hazards.

10 Commandments for Divorce

Oftentimes maturity is tested through the trauma of divorce. The 10 Commandments for Divorce will help you be the adult in the room and guide you from start to finish.

6 Reasons Why Women are More Likely to File for Divorce Than Men

Statistics show that women initiate divorce in up to 80% of cases. As a divorce lawyer, here are my 6 insights into why women are more likely to file for divorce than men.

Does Divorce Make You a Failure?

Do you think that divorce makes you a failure? Consider that in life, what many see as a failure is actually just a sign that it's time to do something else.