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The morning after elections is full of grief or relief. Either way, it's important to offer courteous good will to everyone as we all process change differently. I allowed myself to feel all the feels this morning, and I will continue to, but I am intentionally choosing to focus on what I can be grateful for: I am grateful for my hardworking, loyal, and values-fueled team who works passionately to support our families and community. As you contemplate the results of our election and the future of our country, I encourage you to remember that we are rooted in and stabilized by our personal and professional values. At The Lawt, we drive our work and lead our community with a growth mindset, resourcefulness, integrity, and purpose. Election results do not change our values. My excitement for The Lawt's future, and the impact we can and will make on our community, is unrelenting. I am proud of our values and reassured that we are in control of how we express our values to the world. With conviction, warmth, and respect, Katie

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For Mental Health Awareness Month, The Lawt offers half-day Fridays to highlight the importance of self-care and sustainability of work. I don't know how lawyers who bill 2,000 hours annually make time for basic maintenance (paying bills, doing laundry, grocery shopping, doctor's appointments, showing up for friends and family, fill-in-the-endless-blanks). Add the stress of practice -- pleasing partners and clients, the taxing work of compartmentalizing and cataloguing deadlines and strategies in their "off" hours, and the pressures from their employers to grow business, and it's bewildering Big Law has survived all these years. Why do lawyers do it? Because we've normalized it. They think they have to. Firms prioritize profitability over people. Billing that many hours is required to earn a living that justifies their student debt AND live comfortably. They graduate law school eager to make a difference but unaware that success is not measured by pleasing their clients or making an impact on their community, but by how much money they make their firm. This comes not from an employee perspective, but as the sole owner of a small business who makes concessions on our margins to ensure we're all fed and living well, as stress-free as possible. We certainly offer unlimited commissions and support those who have lofty financial goals, but it is not lauded as any more important than quality of work and values-aligned leadership. Meet your quota AND represent our values. BOTH are necessary to sustain business and respect humans. The Lawt makes intentional (and sometimes less profitable) business decisions to ensure the emotional, intellectual, and financial well-being of our employees and colleagues. And we hope it's contagious. Comment if have an opinion. But be nice or I will spend a lot of money to tell my therapist on you. #TheLawt #GrowthOnPurpose #MentalHealthAwareness

This is your reminder to embrace your weird and interesting story. Weirder the better. Don’t get lost behind corporate facades. Be a G.O.A.T. Or hug a goat. You can never go wrong with hugging a goat. Unless they don’t like you and then definitely don’t recommend. OK, you may go about your boring LinkedIn scrolling now. #WeirdAndTrue #YouGoatThis #TheLawt #GOATS #HIRING #legalrecruiting #legaljobs #hobbyfarm

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Today, we’re inspired to shine a spotlight on the remarkable Azizah al-Hibri, a pioneering scholar and advocate for justice and equality. Her tireless efforts in the fields of law, feminism, and Islamic jurisprudence have left an indelible mark on our world.    Born in Philadelphia in 1943, she earned her B.A. and later her law degree from UPenn, where she was the editor of the Law Review. Throughout her career, al-Hibri has been a vocal proponent of women's rights within the context of Islamic law and culture. In 1993, she founded KARAMAH: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights, an organization dedicated to promoting the rights of Muslim women through education, legal advocacy, and leadership development. Her contributions extend beyond academia; she has served on various international human rights commissions and advisory boards, working to advance women's rights and interfaith dialogue.    Azizah's work embodies the essence of intersectionality, weaving together threads of feminism, Islam, and human rights to champion inclusivity and empowerment. Her dedication to bridging cultural divides and promoting understanding is truly commendable.  As we celebrate Women's History Month, let's take a moment to reflect on Azizah al-Hibri's legacy and the profound impact she continues to have on shaping a more equitable and just society for all. 💫 #AzizahAlHibri #WomensHistoryMonth #Trailblazer #JusticeForAll #feministFriday #feminism #womeninlaw #changemakers #wecandohardthings

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