The best takeout meals on a plane

There are things in life that you will never want to put in your mouth: your foot, dirt, electrical cables, and airplane food, for example. The latter, airline food, is something some people no longer have to worry about – many flights no longer serve full meals and instead deliver a bag of pretzels and a shot glass-sized soda. Still, […]

BigLaw and millennials: peas in a pod

Almost every day, we see another article on millennials; they are examined, prodded and prodded to determine exactly what they are and why they are not like the rest of us. I would say otherwise. They are like the rest of us, only better. Millennials represent the hopes and dreams of the generation that came before them. We made them, […]

Do I really need a lawyer to get a trademark?

As an experienced trademark attorney, I am frequently asked if individuals or small businesses need an attorney to register for a federal trademark. The short answer is no, just as technically you don’t need a mechanic to change a car’s transmission or perform a major engine overhaul. However, in both cases, hiring a professional is still recommended. First, it is […]

How to mess up your personal statement for graduate school or professional applications

When you applied as an undergraduate student, your personal statement probably didn’t make much of a difference, because undergraduate admissions are largely based on numbers (GPA, test scores, etc.). Graduate and professional school admissions are different! Your competitors will have test scores and grades similar to yours, because most people who are motivated to earn an advanced degree did well […]

The future of law school

I grew up in the 1980s when it seemed like everyone wanted to be a LA Law lawyer. The 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s (through 2007) were the era of Big Law when the promise of a $ 100,000 to $ 160,000 salary was apparently extended to anyone who graduated from one of the top 20 schools and many people who […]