Civil litigation - mostly commercial disputes, employment, some civil rights. Mostly defense, some plaintiff-side. Currently sitting in my PJs doing doc review on a Sunday because discovery deadlines wait for no man...

congrats! I sometimes am exhausted and stressed and frustrated, but I’m so happy that at least I’m at a firm with coworkers who are genuinely nice people, good lawyers, and committed to mentoring me. it’s the best feeling, and I’m glad you have it too!

omgomg! I was out last night so I’m catching up this morning and SHE IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TINY PIE!!!! happy for you and the Pie fam!!

Ah, like a corporate representative in civil litigation. Thanks!

Hm. Well he’s certainly testifying. But then again I only do civil litigation, so clearly I might be missing something. Thanks!

Why was he allowed to be in the room the whole time? During every case I’ve tried, witnesses can’t listen to other witnesses’ testimony until they are finished with their own testimony, unless they are a party to the case or an expert witness.

Yep. All my colleagues and I (we’re lawyers) were like BRO RLY???? Hysterical.

The attorney-client relationship is usually established through a written agreement, but not always. If all indications are that the client sought and relied upon legal advice from the attorney, in contemplation that the information would remain privileged, then courts will take that as a pretty good sign that a…

It’s interesting, because it really hinges on what the client thought the relationship was, not on any official confirmation (though an official confirmation can obviously be evidence of what the client thought). So even without official paperwork, if there was a reason for the client to believe there was a…

The privilege doesn’t arise with the transfer of money. In most cases, it arises when the client, under the presumption that an attorney-client relationship exists, conveys information to his attorney for the purpose of requesting legal advice.

omg this is AMAZING

stopppp it’s too much excellence I can’t handle it!

oh yeah those chalky pastels can be sort of streaky. I love it, though!!

ugh the WORST. whatever you’re going to have a great time and you probably won’t see him :)

mini-pie has good taste!

yaaaas

hi! my work is crazy also and I’m also heavier than I’ve been ever and also moping about being single. so basically — commiseration. <3

lots of teal-ish shades today! loving it!

oooh sparkly!

love that color!