The importance of unplugging

If you know me, you probably know that I'm pretty addicted to social media. I'm constantly checking my google reader, Twitter feed, and email and reading my favorite blogs and news websites. But in all honesty, there's nothing that beats face to face interaction. Social media ...

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Paid by “BigLaw” firms, young lawyers turn to public interest work

When I opened the New York Times website yesterday, I was really glad to see that one of the most popular articles was about the surge of young lawyers joining the public interest field. The article centered around the phenomenon of deferred associates spurred by the recent recession. "BigLaw" corporate firms have been affected ...

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Feature Friday: Southern Center for Human Rights

A couple of Fridays a month, I like to feature non-profits and changemakers on my blog to raise awareness of the great work they do, provide a dose of inspiration, and show that positive change is possible. Catch up on my other Feature Friday posts here. This Friday, I would like to feature an incredible ...

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Assorted Links I Liked

I have been traveling lately (more on that later), and so I apologize if my posting has been light! In the meantime, I hope you'll enjoy a few links I liked this week. Was global poverty determined in 1000 BC? (the answer is no, if you're wondering). 5 Reasons People Are Ignoring the Worst Natural ...

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10 tips on building conversation through your blog

It goes without saying that blogging has taught me so much and connected me with so many amazing people. And yet, I am learning something new about blogging every day; I've been following along with Rosetta Thurman's "Blogging for Branding" challenge, and she's ...

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