Home Offices and the Practice of Law {3:48 minutes to read} Seven years ago, when I launched Aimee B. Davis Law P.C., I was dubious about whether I’d secure the same sophisticated level of corporate transactional work I was accustomed to handling as an associate (and later, as special counsel) in BIG LAW. One… Continue reading Home Offices and the Practice of Law
Tag: Corporate Law
Let’s Go Work for Facebook!
Let’s Go Work for Facebook! {3:54 minutes to read} In last month’s blog, I mentioned that I regularly attend panel discussions, seminars and business development meetings to meet potential clients, confer with like-minded professionals, and learn new things along the way. I recently attended a presentation at Facebook’s NYC headquarters regarding How Social Media is… Continue reading Let’s Go Work for Facebook!
Words Do Matter
Words Do Matter {3:54 minutes to read} In interpreting legal documents, the words actually matter. A well-trained attorney is best suited to understand and explain to a lay person the implications of the presence or absence of certain words. I often feel like I am speaking another language when discussing financing transactions, even with other… Continue reading Words Do Matter
FEAR! — How To Face It Head-On and Turn It Into a Positive
FEAR! — How To Face It Head-On and Turn It Into a Positive {4:06 minutes to read} In May’s blog post , I discussed the value of taking a few long and slow breaths before embarking on any daunting task. I have an irrational fear of heights. I discovered this 25 years ago whilst climbing to… Continue reading FEAR! — How To Face It Head-On and Turn It Into a Positive
Practical Tools for Overcoming Momentum and Effectuating Actual Change
Practical Tools for Overcoming Momentum and Effectuating Actual Change {3:03 minutes to read} Attention entrepreneurs and service providers: In January’s blog post, I asked whether you’ve set your 2016 business resolutions. This month, I’ve been thinking about practical tools for overcoming momentum and how to effectuate actual change. People tend to get “stuck” from time… Continue reading Practical Tools for Overcoming Momentum and Effectuating Actual Change
What Does Due Diligence Bring to the Table?
What Does Due Diligence Bring to the Table? {3:36 minutes to read} DUE DILIGENCE — words that make nearly every junior corporate associate in “big law” quake! Due diligence is a tedious and time-consuming process. Yet, it is a valuable, important and necessary component in every Merger & Acquisition transaction (M&A). The due diligence process… Continue reading What Does Due Diligence Bring to the Table?
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.
