Francine Tone

Managing Partner

Honored to be included in Lawline's Top Women Faculty of 2020, along with quite a distinguished list of women lawyers. Here's a link to the article - read about all the women who are mentioned. https://blog.lawline.com/lawlines-top-women-faculty-of-2020

Honored to be published by the American Bar Association in their GPSOLO publication. Hope you find the article useful. https://www.americanbar.org/groups/gpsolo/publications/gp_solo/2021/march-april/how-to-deal-stress-even-without-meditation/

I've been silent because I have been recharging - two trips to Hawaii since my last post, surfing winter swells on the north shore of Oahu. I believe that the level of intensity with which you work identifies the intensity with which you should play. Work harder, play harder. That's my motto that keeps me recharged and ready to go.

This video is my Aloha from "Front Lanai Lawyer" from the first trip - in case you decide to travel during COVID for a needed getaway.

A trip to Hawaii can be a great way to take a break from your new Covid routine, but it means following new and different rules. Whether you stay at home or travel, know the rules and help other locations reduce the spread of COVID.

Front Porch Lawyer: Lawyers Can Master Life Integration, too.
https://youtu.be/3Rf92llFZg4

Ruminating is serious worrying that gets you caught in a trap and puts you into stress overload. Although I’m almost always advocating getting rid of distractions, in this one case, I recommend you find a good old-fashioned distraction.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WFbTXkfjxY&t=214s

Build Your Resilience Mental Game Now for Post-COVID Success

As a lawyer, your clients rely on you to be resilient, stable, and the go-to person when they are in crisis. But today, with COVID, we're all in crisis. Your resiliency and flexibility, your ability to quickly spring back from a crisis can make or break your law practice post-COVID. This video contains one simple exercise to build your resiliency now so you'll be ready to hit the ground running when the time comes.

Front Porch Lawyer: Lawyers Can Master Life Integration, too.

https://youtu.be/hUExOiARUAA

Top 3 Tips for re-opening during COVID-19.

https://blog.lawline.com/top-three-tips-for-reopening-a-business-during-the-pandemic?utm_campaign=Faculty%20Related&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=96246346&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9-985F2wtH4LDYla8eZJNXkdfFvNZaZ8BrGnzfRpe4XnDg9AkdgoJBSq0ipUCKqRm88deSLAfzp25QPHNRe3It7_-igA&utm_content=96220883&utm_source=hs_email

Ruth Bader Ginsburg will always be an icon, having left many legacies from her time on (and before) the United States Supreme Court. One inspired comment can help lawyers improve their lives and make a difference in the world. Ask the right question.

https://youtu.be/eYwn9JG-gi0

Use the Power of Video to Eliminate Repetition During Initial Client Interviews.

How often do you say the same things to every client who comes in for their initial consultation? Probably a lot. It’s time to systematize the repetition that will not only save you time and energy, but also develop a connection with your client even before they walk in the door.

https://youtu.be/caaLHMkbG_8

What Lawyers Need to Know About Implicit Bias.

Lawyers and Judges eat, breathe and sleep the constitution, civil rights laws, codes of conduct all designed to operate even-handedly and with fairness. Yet, as human beings, we are all susceptible to our own implicit biases that can get us into trouble inadvertently. Learn about it in this video and learn 8 easy things to keep in mind to avoid trouble.

Front Porch Lawyer: Lawyers Can Master Life Integration, too.

https://youtu.be/wVQK3QG5hPg

5 Mental Shifts to be Engaging to Attract and Sign Up Prospective Clients.

One of the biggest challenges lawyers face is how to be more engaging to attract and sign up new clients. A few little mental shifts can make all the difference in the world. Here are 5 simple mind shifts that you can use immediately to make you more attractive to prospective clients so they want to hire you.

https://youtu.be/niXKCjrACps