Remembering, Reflecting, and Replanting: A Rotary Moment for Veterans Day
I had the privilege of speaking at the Rotary Club of Raleigh with my friend and fellow Rotarian, Colonel Kirk Warner (US Army Ret’d) of Smith Anderson Attorneys. Together, we explored the shared purpose behind Remembrance Day and Veterans Day — honouring those who served, those who sacrificed, and those who continue to inspire through their example.
Burnout in the Legal Profession: A Silent Epidemic We Can No Longer Ignore!
Burnout in the Legal Profession: A Silent Epidemic We Can No Longer Ignore
I worked in the legal profession for nearly 30 years. During that time, I had my fair share of moments when I felt burnt out—but I just kept going. It wasn’t particularly healthy.
But one moment stays with me.
I was in the car with a barrister I deeply respected—professionally brilliant and personally grounded. During the journey, they broke down in tears. They couldn’t take any more.
This wasn’t someone weak. This was someone strong, competent, and focused. But like so many in our field, the weight had become unbearable.