Dena Lefkowitz

January 29, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

When we think about what we want to accomplish in the coming year, we generally focus on how we want to change ourselves, what we didn't like about our behavior last year and maybe even what we did wrong. While I am always in favor of a conscious effort to improve, I am going to suggest that it is extremely worthwhile to devote some time to identifying what worked really well last year, where you excelled and what you're doing that you would like to see more of.

By Dena Lefkowitz

7 minute read

January 28, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

When we think about what we want to accomplish in the coming year, we generally focus on how we want to change ourselves, what we didn't like about our behavior last year and maybe even what we did wrong. While I am always in favor of a conscious effort to improve, I am going to suggest that it is extremely worthwhile to devote some time to identifying what worked really well last year, where you excelled and what you're doing that you would like to see more of.

By Dena Lefkowitz

7 minute read

December 09, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the one who'll decide where to go."—Dr. Seuss, "Oh, the Places You'll Go!"

By Dena Lefkowitz

6 minute read

November 14, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

We live in a world where the expectation is that we'll know what we want to do at 18, select an appropriate major, graduate from college and be headed toward a career. If we go to law school or get a master's degree, we are done before we turn 30. It's no wonder that as people mature in their 30s and 40s, those early choices are not always on the money.

By Dena Lefkowitz

7 minute read

October 13, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pennsylvania Pro Bono Week is scheduled from Oct. 19-25, during which the Pennsylvania Bar Association will shine a spotlight on pro bono legal work to increase access to justice.

By Dena Lefkowitz

6 minute read

September 11, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

Brenda was 57 years old when she was suddenly laid off from a major Philadelphia law firm in 2011 after 20 years. This is the story of how she learned the new terrain of seeking employment, repackaged herself and how you can too.

By Dena Lefkowitz

7 minute read

August 14, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

When you make a decision to boost your career, heighten your profile, improve your life, stop putting off important goals and be your best, one of the first steps is to address energy drainers in order to free up time, space and emotional resources for the things you really want.

By Dena Lefkowitz

8 minute read

July 08, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

In the daily life of a lawyer, events are scheduled that require varying degrees of preparation. Going to court, conducting a negotiation or mediation, interviewing a prospect, meeting with a boss or employee about performance and successfully marketing your services all require attention to detail. Every lawyer has an approach to the technical/action side of the task and focuses on effective, proficient preparation. Perhaps a checklist outlining areas to research, documents to review, or bullet points for discussion will be created in the process.

By Dena Lefkowitz

7 minute read

June 09, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

Lawyers are in the business of complaining in some ways. We write, edit and file complaints in court, object during depositions, arguments and trials to questions posed, positions taken and portrayals of our clients and we file motions aimed at achieving relief by recounting the misdeeds of our opponents. In many firms and in-house legal departments, however, the complaining does not stop there.

By Dena Lefkowitz

7 minute read

May 14, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

If you want to attract new clients, start a business, or get more done, you will be well served by evaluating the extent to which physical clutter is impacting your ability to process information and focus.

By Dena Lefkowitz

7 minute read