F. Scott Fitzgerald penned, “life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall,” and I could not agree more. Whether it’s the beginning of a new school year, the return of football or just getting back to business, for me, this season feels like the most significant transformation. It could also be because most courts take a break from trials over the summer and litigation schedules are slowed by vacations, travel and retreats.

But, as excited as I am with the cooler winds of autumn replacing sweltering temperatures, there are many things I’ll miss about summer, such as the longer days, outdoor activities, and water sports. Whether alone in a kayak, or with a group of friends in a raft, I always savor a day on a mountain stream or river enjoying the spray of whitewater and rapids. Though I hope to get my kayak out one last time for the season, as I return to my longer days in the office, I reflect on some of the lessons learned from my summer on the water, and how they shape my perspective as a trial lawyer.

‘You Can’t Control the Current, So Go With the Flow’