J. Todd Spurgeon: What exactly is the meaning of the ‘rule of law’ anyway?
Refreshing myself on the foundations of the term really helped to re-energize my thoughts on the rule of law, and its importance to a functioning society.
J. Todd Spurgeon
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Spurgeon: Another look at lawyer mental health, five years later
Our profession, with its adversarial nature and its focus on productivity and the billable hour, lends itself to an increased risk of mental health and substance use issues
Spurgeon: Prioritizing connection in a hybrid world
As the dust settles on COVID-19, it seems it is now easier to become isolated from others in the legal community, and even from those in your own firm. With many courts and law offices going hybrid, there are fewer organic opportunities to connect, whether through in-person court conferences or birthday cake in the break room at the office. Some of these new efficiencies are great, but many come with a trade-off.