English

February 18, 2003 | New Jersey Law Journal

Business is slow, and everyone is jittery. Talk of layoffs is in the air and partners feel that something has to be done to cut costs in difficult times. Is there anything you can do besides sending valued people out the door?

By Holly English and Phyllis Weiss Haserot

6 minute read

January 20, 2006 | New York Law Journal

A lawyer who reviewed me recently expressed disappointment with my work on an earlier project. At the time, she said nothing, even when I had directly asked. What can you do when people won't be straight with you?

By Holly English

5 minute read

November 25, 2002 | New Jersey Law Journal

By Holly English

7 minute read

July 21, 2003 | Texas Lawyer

While the impetus for unisex socializing might not be malicious or intentionally exclusionary, the effect can be exactly that.

By Holly English

7 minute read

August 05, 2002 | New Jersey Law Journal

I have two people in my practice area, both partners, who do not get along. One came up through the ranks and the other is a lateral. They attack each other behind their backs, make snide remarks in meetings, and so on. I don`t think there`s much I can do about this � I can`t force them to get along � but I also feel awkward that it`s so obvious and kind of embarrassing.

By Holly English

9 minute read

March 22, 2004 | Law.com

I am a junior associate who is working with a senior associate who makes all kinds of stupid mistakes. I have to cover up for her all the time and it is a real pain. Despite this state of affairs, she believes that she is "numero uno" (which she is definitely not, since her legal abilities are rather limited) and she is very bossy, commanding and generally criticizes me for her (!) mistakes.

By Holly English

9 minute read

March 06, 2006 | Law.com

Do you have an employee who exudes negative energy and does more than his or her fair share of complaining? Or is a manager in your company getting so fed up with a whining employee that the legal department has been consulted? New Jersey employment lawyer Holly English has some suggestions for approaches you might want to take with those problem workers who make you want to ask, "What's that whining noise I hear?"

By Holly English

7 minute read

January 13, 2003 | New Jersey Law Journal

As an associate on the low end of the totem pole, I find myself working with little direction or guidance, often on a sink-or-swim basis. Also, I often play dual if not triple roles without clerical or support staff, although I have requested the same. Lately, I have questioned my happiness in the profession and I have contemplated "running from the law." Any advice?

By Holly English

10 minute read

April 19, 2004 | Texas Lawyer

And what's up with upward reviews?

By Holly English

9 minute read

December 27, 2004 | Texas Lawyer

Firms continue to be status conscious, with rigid lines drawn between attorneys and support staff.

By Holly English

6 minute read