Life in the Law

advice for law firm interns
Do I Have To? Advice for Law Firm Interns on How Not to Annoy the Senior Lawyer

Susan Cohodes | Advice for law firm law firm interns and new lawyers. Because everybody deserves respect.

Susan Cohodes - October 29, 2024
seasons of a legal career
Game Time: Seasons of a Legal Career

Susan Cohodes | For as long as I can remember, I’ve organized my life around a calendar with two sections: football season and waiting for football season.

Susan Cohodes - September 17, 2024
How to Hug a Porcupine
Book Review: How to Hug a Porcupine

Book Review | "How to Hug a Porcupine" is full of practical tips for dealing with prickly people.

Susan Cohodes - August 13, 2024
less than a full-time lawyer
The Most Important Thing About Being a Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer

Susan Cohodes | I am ready to be friends with my new role as less than a full-time lawyer.

Susan Cohodes - June 26, 2024
semi-retired lawyer
Semi-Retired: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Susan Cohodes | Three months into semi-retirement, I still find it difficuilt to give less than full-time attention to my part-time legal work.

Susan Cohodes - April 25, 2024
ungrateful clients
An Antidote to Ungrateful Clients: Rediscovering the Satisfaction and Joy of Helping Others

Susan Cohodes | Thanks to Henry, I am once again able to feel the sense of satisfaction I experienced when I first started helping clients.

Susan Cohodes - March 1, 2024
full-time lawyer mom
The Key to Having It All as a Full-Time Lawyer Mom

Susan Cohodes | As a member of the generation of female attorneys who wrestled with whether we could “have it all,” I now wonder if anyone paid the price for my trying.

Susan Cohodes - January 30, 2024
farewell to full time law practice
The Countdown Begins: Farewell to Full-Time Law Practice

Susan Cohodes | Who am I if not a lawyer? The question has followed me throughout my career.

Susan Cohodes - November 14, 2023
what to wear
What to Wear? Pantless in Seattle

Susan Cohodes | It's a question that has followed me throughout my career.

Susan Cohodes - October 5, 2023
client prep
Client Prep Sure Seems Trickier With Online Appearances

Susan Cohodes | To retire, or not? My vigorous debate with myself about leaving law practice.

Susan Cohodes - September 7, 2023
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