Welcome to Buddy-In-Law™!

You are at a virtual place of refuge for lawyers and other professionals!

Are you busy taking care of your clients to the point that you hardly have time for your own needs? I want to create a sanctuary where you can nurture your Self, even if for a few moments. It is a flexible, convenient, inspiring and collaborative environment where we all can learn, share our goals, achievements and tips for success, inspire and get inspired to be the best we can be. Kick off your shoes, pull up a chair, get your cup of coffee (or tea) and explore what Buddy-In-Law™ has to offer.

Are you tired of churn and burn? Do you long for more energy, wellness, balance and peace of mind? Find out if you are coachable in the art of self-care.

If you consider going to law school, check out the online course Introduction to Legal Writing. I want to take the dread out of this subject.

The library is continuously updated with articles on personal and professional development and interviews with experts.

I am cooking up something new all the time, so come back often.

Anastasia Pryanikova, M.A., J.D.

Wellness for Lawyers

• Are you constantly busy, stressed out and overwhelmed?
• Do you feel you are no longer in control of your life’s direction?
• Are you missing an important piece – self-fulfillment?
• Do you experience lack of energy?
• Do you long for balance and peace of mind?
• Do you wish you could develop a healthier lifestyle, increase your energy and wellness?

The legal profession is notorious for churn and burn. I help lawyers and other busy professionals to bring more well-being and energy into their lives, to achieve personal fulfillment and a healthier lifestyle. Find out how you can learn self-care, better manage your personal energy, and discover your unique sources of wellness and vitality through coaching.

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• When was the last time you studied rhetoric?
• How familiar are you with methods of exposition?
• Can you spot a fallacy in an argument?
• What do you need to know about your audience to make your writing informative, exciting and persuasive?
• Do you know how to manage your writing process from generating ideas to editing your final product?
• Will you benefit from grammar reminders?

Nobody is born a good writer. Even famous authors had to learn how to write. Writing is a skill. Effective writing is a habit that you must develop and strive to improve. Lawyers express their knowledge and expertise through words. Not surprisingly, writing is the preferred method of evaluating your competency in U.S. law school. You will have to write papers, briefs and essay exams among other things. What is your level of comfort with writing?

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