Articles written by Ross Pfund
The Great Generalist
Jon Laramore of Baker & Daniels on how the lessons he learned working in government—in both civil and criminal arenas—give him a leg up in his appellate law practice
The Problem Solver
Former IRS attorney Jaye A. Calhoun of McGlinchey Stafford on how tax law can be a bit like the Wild West or Nintendo
Standing Up to Bullies
Playwright-turned-litigator Hank Bates of Carney Williams Bates Pulliam & Bowman in Little Rock goes up against those who prey on the poor
Gail McCann Brings People Together
The real estate attorney at Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge in Providence facilitates collaboration in her law practice and in her alumni activities at Brown University
Mary Daniel Finds Her Voice
How the health care attorney learned to speak up
Scientific inquiry
Sharon M. Woods, of Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker, applies scientific thinking to her business litigation practice
Team Player
Richard Meneghello promotes collaboration—in court and on the soccer field
The Quiet Passion of Shamus O’Meara
The Johnson & Condon attorney advocates for those with developmental disabilities
Kate of All Trades
Wyoming’s Kate Fox specializes in doing everything, and doing everything well
Collaboration, Community Building and John Salazar
What the Rodey, Dickason, Sloan, Akin & Robb attorney gets out of his real estate practice
First One In, Last One Out
Michael D. Sirota makes it his business to work harder than the competition
Preparation, the High Road and Elliott Levin
The Rubin & Levin partner speaks on bankruptcy law and why he never underprepares for a case
Ethics, Dignity and Judy Barrasso
The Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver attorney speaks on the importance of details and why she’s been in trial so often in the past five years
Mike McLaren Keeps It Simple
Litigator Mike McLaren of Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee in Memphis boasts a varied practice, working in business litigation, medical malpractice defense and environmental law. He also has a varied listing on IMDB.com, having appeared in seven movies in various roles, including a judge, a basketball player and a psychiatrist smitten with Sandra Bullock.
Warsaw Pact
While growing up in Poland, St. Louis litigator Zofia A. Garlicka pledged to become a lawyer, just like her legendary father
Marsh Halberg’s Equal Protection
Criminal defense lawyer Marsh Halberg gives all clients his best, even the questionable ones, so he can stay sharp for the innocents
On the Level
Construction lawyer Adam Richins isn’t afraid to roll up his sleeves for clients
Did You Know There Are 22 Tribes in New Mexico?
Lynn Slade does and has made it his life’s work to understand Indian law
In Pat Robertson’s Orbit
Lou Isakoff went from the Christian Broadcast Network to Regent University
Q&A With James Knauer
Over the course of his career, James Knauer of Kroger, Gardis & Regas has served as federal receiver in four Ponzi scheme cases, and helped about 200,000 former employees of Walmart reach a class action settlement with the retail giant.
Q&A: William Massey
Memphis-based Bill Massey of Massey McCluskey is one of Tennessee’s top criminal defense and death penalty attorneys, but he still makes time to teach young lawyers
Q&A With Paul Sugarman
The co-founder of Sugarman & Sugarman with his brother Neil, Paul Sugarman has, over the course of a 50-year legal career, scored victories over General Motors and Eli Lilly in personal injury cases and has championed court reform.
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