Recent Articles from CINDY L FRYDA
Commentary: Finding the right fit for your career
I recently spoke with a third-year law student who is feeling the pressure to find employment in an environment where firms are cutting costs or even reducing head counts. As we talked, I could tell that she was considering taking any job that came her way, whether it was a good fit or not. She […]
Commentary: The key to security as a lawyer: Networking
Throughout law school I was very focused on grades and making certain that I ranked as high as possible in my class. But while it is impossible to deny that grades and rankings are important in law school, I was surprised to find that what matters more than anything as you move into your career […]
Commentary: Strive for clarity in your legal writing
The days of lawyers providing a service by either creating or interpreting secret “lawyer code” are gone. I think lawyers at one time felt that by creating a secret language that everyone else had a hard time interpreting, they were creating job security for themselves. But the current trend calls for less flowery language and […]
Commentary: The necessary evil of timekeeping
Timekeeping. I can’t think of a single person who enjoys it. In fact, most hate it. But without it we wouldn’t get paid, so it must be done. And believe it or not, it’s actually a bit of an acquired skill. How can counting every six minutes be an acquired skill? It actually goes beyond […]
Commentary: Your success and your assistant
I’m writing this month’s column at 5:00 a.m., which means that the potential for wit and humor is out the window. Nevertheless, while this column may be a bit sleepy, it is packed full of essential information – specifically, how your assistant can maximize your success. Your working relationship with your assistant can hugely impact […]
Difficult clients – The importance of documentation
As I look back at my columns so far, it’s occurred to me that I might be starting to sound like your mother. So rather than nagging you about having a good attitude and not drinking too much, I’ve decided to simply offer some light pointers for you newly graduated lawyers – a little break […]
You are not invisible – act responsibly
The majority of new law school graduates are in their mid-to-late 20s, a mere decade into adulthood, and possibly still trying to figure out what that means. But now it’s time to go act like a “lawyer.” Although you have been through the training to be a lawyer, you may not have gotten your mind […]
Never forget, you are always replaceable
I was asked to write this column from a “young lawyer’s” perspective, so that I might provide other young lawyers with valuable information. Although I definitely don’t claim to have all the answers, I will give it my best. I have learned a lot from some truly brilliant people and, it just so happens that […]
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- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant proposed for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
- Reinhart named the 2024 Wisconsin law firm of the year by benchmark litigation
- Milwaukee’s Common Council now has the most African Americans, women and openly LGBTQ members ever
- Office of School Safety Provides Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Training Ahead of 25th Anniversary of Columbine Shooting
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear arguments in Democratic governor’s suit against GOP-led Legislature
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- Wisconsin man pleads not guilty to neglect in disappearance of boy
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