A Man Would Ask for More {3:42 minutes to read} Recently, a client was negotiating an employment agreement with a large bank. In discussing whether she should demand a higher commission, the client hesitated, wavering on whether she should accept our advice to push for a better rate. Ultimately, the client (who was familiar with… Continue reading A Man Would Ask for More
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Is Legalese Making It Hard to Understand Your Options in a Negotiation?
Is Legalese Making It Hard to Understand Your Options in a Negotiation? {3:48 minutes to read} A lawyer’s success depends on the value of the legal services she provides to her clients. As a solo practitioner, I take this statement seriously, and I spend a lot of time thinking about how to ensure I achieve… Continue reading Is Legalese Making It Hard to Understand Your Options in a Negotiation?
Are You a “Rezooming” Attorney?
Are You a “Rezooming” Attorney? {3:48 minutes to read} An interview: by Aimee B. Davis, of Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton, Principal of Hamilton Law & Mediation The legal blogging community is gaining momentum. Not only do I blog about my personal experiences as a solo attorney, I’m also an avid reader of other blogs relating to… Continue reading Are You a “Rezooming” Attorney?
Have You or Would You Consider Making an Impact Investment?
Have You or Would You Consider Making an Impact Investment? {3:48 minutes to read} Last week, a client asked me if I found being a solo practitioner rewarding. Without taking a breath, I honestly replied with a resounding “YES!” No disrespect intended towards my roots in Big Law! I appreciate that I am able to… Continue reading Have You or Would You Consider Making an Impact Investment?
Are You Looking to Use Crowdfunding? Consult with Your Lawyer First.
Are You Looking to Use Crowdfunding? Consult with Your Lawyer First. {3:30 minutes to read} “Crowdfunding” is a popular term bandied about these days. Love it or hate it, it’s a term with lots of different meanings to a corporate lawyer.Businesses’ use of these relatively new online investments and financing vehicles is often fraught with… Continue reading Are You Looking to Use Crowdfunding? Consult with Your Lawyer First.
Are You Leveraging Your Network?
Are You Leveraging Your Network? {3:54 minutes to read} At a recent networking event, several successful and highly-educated women told me that women habitually fail to effectively capitalize on their professional network.In 2015, the importance of networking has become ingrained in our professional psyches. But, if you diligently attend monthly business development meetings and the… Continue reading Are You Leveraging Your Network?
Shifting the Risk of an Unanticipated Sales Tax Liability
Shifting the Risk of an Unanticipated Sales Tax Liability {3:55 minutes to read} Since the inception of sales over the Internet, retailers and other Shifting the Risk of an Unanticipated Sales Tax Liability by Aimee Davisonline distributors of goods and services have faced the question of whether to collect sales tax on their transactions. Divergent… Continue reading Shifting the Risk of an Unanticipated Sales Tax Liability
The Battle of the Forms
The Battle of the Forms I recently waited a month and a half for comments from opposing counsel to a draft contract. It was finally returned to me in a different form, restating everything that was in the original draft and proposing certain changes to the deal. I call this creating an unnecessary “battle of… Continue reading The Battle of the Forms
The Importance of Listening to Clients
The Importance of Listening to Clients As a solo practitioner, I have a greater personal investment than when I worked for someone else. All of the clients I work with are MY clients. There’s no longer the buffer of a large law firm in the middle of my client interactions. I’m not looking to impress… Continue reading The Importance of Listening to Clients
A New Perspective on Business Law
A New Perspective on Business Law Becoming a business owner helped me become more sensitive to the expense side of transactions. This experience continues to inform and change the way I negotiate contracts and represent clients in general. One of my first transactions as a solo corporate and transactional attorney proved to be an excellent… Continue reading A New Perspective on Business Law
