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While we don’t know whether the numbers of employees returning to the office will grow or stay the same, approximately 50% of the workforce has returned to the office either full-time or part-time, with many large companies requiring their employees to return full-time.

“Offices are more than 50% full for the first time since the pandemic started.” CNN

During the pandemic, we nailed the bed-to-Zoom commute: We can be up, presentably dressed (our top half at least), and in front of the screen in minutes and we’ve gotten used to the comforts of working from home. Surveys show that employees are feeling anxious about returning to the office. So how can we make this transition easier?

Here are tips for returning:

Be compassionate with yourself, and others

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama

• Recgognize that the shift to home working was sudden, and that kind of change was psychologically jarring for most people.  
• Acknowledge the journey you’ve been on in the past 20 months with compassion and empathy. Consider what has changed for the better and hold on to that.
• Shared humanity.  In our Zoom calls, we had kids jumping in the background, family members walking by, and our pets jumping up on our laps. We got to see us as more fully human, and that allowed everyone else to give more grace.

Be intentional with your time and energy, and set realistic expectations

“Intentional living is the art of making our own choices before
others' choices make us.” – Richie Norton

• Reorganize your time based on your new work schedule.
• Factor in communite times if applicable.
• Distribute your finite energy and time intentionally. Decide what things you want to continue doing and what you can leave behind.
• Get to know the reality you’re heading back into. What are the new rules and policies where you work? What are the new safety measures your employer has established? Ask questions, and read the information provided by your workplace. Then imagine the situation and give yourself time to adjust to it mentally.

Establish a new routine (and wake up early enough to do it!)

“Change before you have to.” – Jack Welch

• Think about how you can bridge your current routine with the one you will need. Figure out what time you need to wake up and what support you might need at home. Start thinking about building small pieces of the routine into your current schedule, so you can scaffold up to what you’re going to need to do.
• Reawaken old habits. Give yourself time to prepare meals and pick out and freshen up the work clothes.
• Reach out and reconnect with old work buddies. Try and get on the same return-to-work schedule so you don’t run the risk of going back to the office but still feeling alone.

Set your boundaries

“Every human being must have boundaries in order to have successful relationships or a successful performance in life.” — Henry Cloud

• Set work boundaries. This shift back to the office gives you the chance to set your boundaries in terms of availability, communication, and when and where you work. Think about what works best for your productivity and your mental health, and share these findings with your employer and colleagues.
• Set sensory boundaries.  Suddenly being around a lot of people again could come as a shock to the system. If it’s not possible to return to work in phases, step away from the computer regularly. Step outside and close your eyes. Do some breathing or stretching or engage in meditation.
• Be aware of others’ boundaries. If you feel it, others are feeling that too. Be aware of how much interaction you are having with others.

Talking to others — gathering a community — being prepared ahead of time will give you support for managing your anxiety. 

Follow these tips, stay positive, and your return to the office will be as smooth a transition as possible.

HAPPENINGS

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“Offices are more than 50% full for the first time since the pandemic started.” CNN

During the pandemic, we nailed the bed-to-Zoom commute: We can be up, presentably dressed (our top half at least), and in front of the screen in minutes and we’ve gotten used to the comforts of working from home. Surveys show that employees are feeling anxious about returning to the office. So how can we make this transition easier?

Here are tips for returning:

Be compassionate with yourself, and others

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama

• Recgognize that the shift to home working was sudden, and that kind of change was psychologically jarring for most people.  
• Acknowledge the journey you’ve been on in the past 20 months with compassion and empathy. Consider what has changed for the better and hold on to that.
• Shared humanity.  In our Zoom calls, we had kids jumping in the background, family members walking by, and our pets jumping up on our laps. We got to see us as more fully human, and that allowed everyone else to give more grace.

Be intentional with your time and energy, and set realistic expectations

“Intentional living is the art of making our own choices before
others' choices make us.” – Richie Norton

• Reorganize your time based on your new work schedule.
• Factor in communite times if applicable.
• Distribute your finite energy and time intentionally. Decide what things you want to continue doing and what you can leave behind.
• Get to know the reality you’re heading back into. What are the new rules and policies where you work? What are the new safety measures your employer has established? Ask questions, and read the information provided by your workplace. Then imagine the situation and give yourself time to adjust to it mentally.

Establish a new routine (and wake up early enough to do it!)

“Change before you have to.” – Jack Welch

• Think about how you can bridge your current routine with the one you will need. Figure out what time you need to wake up and what support you might need at home. Start thinking about building small pieces of the routine into your current schedule, so you can scaffold up to what you’re going to need to do.
• Reawaken old habits. Give yourself time to prepare meals and pick out and freshen up the work clothes.
• Reach out and reconnect with old work buddies. Try and get on the same return-to-work schedule so you don’t run the risk of going back to the office but still feeling alone.

Set your boundaries

“Every human being must have boundaries in order to have successful relationships or a successful performance in life.” — Henry Cloud

• Set work boundaries. This shift back to the office gives you the chance to set your boundaries in terms of availability, communication, and when and where you work. Think about what works best for your productivity and your mental health, and share these findings with your employer and colleagues.
• Set sensory boundaries.  Suddenly being around a lot of people again could come as a shock to the system. If it’s not possible to return to work in phases, step away from the computer regularly. Step outside and close your eyes. Do some breathing or stretching or engage in meditation.
• Be aware of others’ boundaries. If you feel it, others are feeling that too. Be aware of how much interaction you are having with others.

Talking to others — gathering a community — being prepared ahead of time will give you support for managing your anxiety. 

Follow these tips, stay positive, and your return to the office will be as smooth a transition as possible.

HAPPENINGS

A conference focused on the intersection of technology and the business of law.

San Francisco, California. June 7-8, 2023

Riding high off the back of the three successful Legal Innovators UK shows, from 2019 to 2022, Artificial Lawyer and Cosmonauts were excited to bring the event across the pond to San Francisco, California, in 2022, and it went so well, they just had to come back in 2023!

Designed for all industry experts, enthusiasts, and key decision makers in the field of legal innovation and legal technology, Legal Innovators California is the place to be in 2023.

Meet and network with like-minded legal professionals to learn, share and stay updated about the vastly growing and constantly advancing world of legal innovation.

Grab a front row seat to the future of the legal industry today. See you all there!

[PLACE LINK TO GOVLAWCONNECT EVENT]

LEGAL TRIVIA FUN FACTS

Hilarious Testimony that Court Reporters Have Recorded in Court

LAWYER: Now sir, I'm sure you are an intelligent and honest man--
WITNESS: Thank you. If I weren't under oath, I'd return the compliment.

ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?
WITNESS: All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight.

ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn’t it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn’t know about it until the next morning?
WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?

ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.

LAWYER: You say that the stairs went down to the basement?
WITNESS: Yes.
LAWYER: And these stairs, did they go up also?

GovLawConnect Wants You!

If you would like to contribute suggestions for our monthly Newsletter, you can do that by submitting your ideas through GovLawConnect.

For more information on how to post an Idea to GovLawConnect, click the link here How to Post an Idea. In the Topic Line type: Newsletter Idea.While we don’t know whether the numbers of employees returning to the office will grow or stay the same, approximately 50% of the workforce has returned to the office either full-time or part-time, with many large companies requiring their employees to return full-time.

“Offices are more than 50% full for the first time since the pandemic started.” CNN

During the pandemic, we nailed the bed-to-Zoom commute: We can be up, presentably dressed (our top half at least), and in front of the screen in minutes and we’ve gotten used to the comforts of working from home. Surveys show that employees are feeling anxious about returning to the office. So how can we make this transition easier?

Here are tips for returning:

Be compassionate with yourself, and others

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama

• Recgognize that the shift to home working was sudden, and that kind of change was psychologically jarring for most people.  
• Acknowledge the journey you’ve been on in the past 20 months with compassion and empathy. Consider what has changed for the better and hold on to that.
• Shared humanity.  In our Zoom calls, we had kids jumping in the background, family members walking by, and our pets jumping up on our laps. We got to see us as more fully human, and that allowed everyone else to give more grace.

Be intentional with your time and energy, and set realistic expectations

“Intentional living is the art of making our own choices before
others' choices make us.” – Richie Norton

• Reorganize your time based on your new work schedule.
• Factor in communite times if applicable.
• Distribute your finite energy and time intentionally. Decide what things you want to continue doing and what you can leave behind.
• Get to know the reality you’re heading back into. What are the new rules and policies where you work? What are the new safety measures your employer has established? Ask questions, and read the information provided by your workplace. Then imagine the situation and give yourself time to adjust to it mentally.

Establish a new routine (and wake up early enough to do it!)

“Change before you have to.” – Jack Welch

• Think about how you can bridge your current routine with the one you will need. Figure out what time you need to wake up and what support you might need at home. Start thinking about building small pieces of the routine into your current schedule, so you can scaffold up to what you’re going to need to do.
• Reawaken old habits. Give yourself time to prepare meals and pick out and freshen up the work clothes.
• Reach out and reconnect with old work buddies. Try and get on the same return-to-work schedule so you don’t run the risk of going back to the office but still feeling alone.

Set your boundaries

“Every human being must have boundaries in order to have successful relationships or a successful performance in life.” — Henry Cloud

• Set work boundaries. This shift back to the office gives you the chance to set your boundaries in terms of availability, communication, and when and where you work. Think about what works best for your productivity and your mental health, and share these findings with your employer and colleagues.
• Set sensory boundaries.  Suddenly being around a lot of people again could come as a shock to the system. If it’s not possible to return to work in phases, step away from the computer regularly. Step outside and close your eyes. Do some breathing or stretching or engage in meditation.
• Be aware of others’ boundaries. If you feel it, others are feeling that too. Be aware of how much interaction you are having with others.

Talking to others — gathering a community — being prepared ahead of time will give you support for managing your anxiety. 

Follow these tips, stay positive, and your return to the office will be as smooth a transition as possible.

HAPPENINGS

A conference focused on the intersection of technology and the business of law.

San Francisco, California. June 7-8, 2023

Riding high off the back of the three successful Legal Innovators UK shows, from 2019 to 2022, Artificial Lawyer and Cosmonauts were excited to bring the event across the pond to San Francisco, California, in 2022, and it went so well, they just had to come back in 2023!

Designed for all industry experts, enthusiasts, and key decision makers in the field of legal innovation and legal technology, Legal Innovators California is the place to be in 2023.

Meet and network with like-minded legal professionals to learn, share and stay updated about the vastly growing and constantly advancing world of legal innovation.

Grab a front row seat to the future of the legal industry today. See you all there!

[PLACE LINK TO GOVLAWCONNECT EVENT]

LEGAL TRIVIA FUN FACTS

Hilarious Testimony that Court Reporters Have Recorded in Court

LAWYER: Now sir, I'm sure you are an intelligent and honest man--
WITNESS: Thank you. If I weren't under oath, I'd return the compliment.

ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?
WITNESS: All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight.

ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn’t it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn’t know about it until the next morning?
WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?

ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.

LAWYER: You say that the stairs went down to the basement?
WITNESS: Yes.
LAWYER: And these stairs, did they go up also?

GovLawConnect Wants You!

If you would like to contribute suggestions for our monthly Newsletter, you can do that by submitting your ideas through GovLawConnect.

For more information on how to post an Idea to GovLawConnect, click the link here How to Post an Idea. In the Topic Line type: Newsletter Idea.While we don’t know whether the numbers of employees returning to the office will grow or stay the same, approximately 50% of the workforce has returned to the office either full-time or part-time, with many large companies requiring their employees to return full-time.

“Offices are more than 50% full for the first time since the pandemic started.” CNN

During the pandemic, we nailed the bed-to-Zoom commute: We can be up, presentably dressed (our top half at least), and in front of the screen in minutes and we’ve gotten used to the comforts of working from home. Surveys show that employees are feeling anxious about returning to the office. So how can we make this transition easier?

Here are tips for returning:

Be compassionate with yourself, and others

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama

• Recgognize that the shift to home working was sudden, and that kind of change was psychologically jarring for most people.  
• Acknowledge the journey you’ve been on in the past 20 months with compassion and empathy. Consider what has changed for the better and hold on to that.
• Shared humanity.  In our Zoom calls, we had kids jumping in the background, family members walking by, and our pets jumping up on our laps. We got to see us as more fully human, and that allowed everyone else to give more grace.

Be intentional with your time and energy, and set realistic expectations

“Intentional living is the art of making our own choices before
others' choices make us.” – Richie Norton

• Reorganize your time based on your new work schedule.
• Factor in communite times if applicable.
• Distribute your finite energy and time intentionally. Decide what things you want to continue doing and what you can leave behind.
• Get to know the reality you’re heading back into. What are the new rules and policies where you work? What are the new safety measures your employer has established? Ask questions, and read the information provided by your workplace. Then imagine the situation and give yourself time to adjust to it mentally.

Establish a new routine (and wake up early enough to do it!)

“Change before you have to.” – Jack Welch

• Think about how you can bridge your current routine with the one you will need. Figure out what time you need to wake up and what support you might need at home. Start thinking about building small pieces of the routine into your current schedule, so you can scaffold up to what you’re going to need to do.
• Reawaken old habits. Give yourself time to prepare meals and pick out and freshen up the work clothes.
• Reach out and reconnect with old work buddies. Try and get on the same return-to-work schedule so you don’t run the risk of going back to the office but still feeling alone.

Set your boundaries

“Every human being must have boundaries in order to have successful relationships or a successful performance in life.” — Henry Cloud

• Set work boundaries. This shift back to the office gives you the chance to set your boundaries in terms of availability, communication, and when and where you work. Think about what works best for your productivity and your mental health, and share these findings with your employer and colleagues.
• Set sensory boundaries.  Suddenly being around a lot of people again could come as a shock to the system. If it’s not possible to return to work in phases, step away from the computer regularly. Step outside and close your eyes. Do some breathing or stretching or engage in meditation.
• Be aware of others’ boundaries. If you feel it, others are feeling that too. Be aware of how much interaction you are having with others.

Talking to others — gathering a community — being prepared ahead of time will give you support for managing your anxiety. 

Follow these tips, stay positive, and your return to the office will be as smooth a transition as possible.

HAPPENINGS

A conference focused on the intersection of technology and the business of law.

San Francisco, California. June 7-8, 2023

Riding high off the back of the three successful Legal Innovators UK shows, from 2019 to 2022, Artificial Lawyer and Cosmonauts were excited to bring the event across the pond to San Francisco, California, in 2022, and it went so well, they just had to come back in 2023!

Designed for all industry experts, enthusiasts, and key decision makers in the field of legal innovation and legal technology, Legal Innovators California is the place to be in 2023.

Meet and network with like-minded legal professionals to learn, share and stay updated about the vastly growing and constantly advancing world of legal innovation.

Grab a front row seat to the future of the legal industry today. See you all there!

[PLACE LINK TO GOVLAWCONNECT EVENT]

LEGAL TRIVIA FUN FACTS

Hilarious Testimony that Court Reporters Have Recorded in Court

LAWYER: Now sir, I'm sure you are an intelligent and honest man--
WITNESS: Thank you. If I weren't under oath, I'd return the compliment.

ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?
WITNESS: All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight.

ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn’t it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn’t know about it until the next morning?
WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?

ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.

LAWYER: You say that the stairs went down to the basement?
WITNESS: Yes.
LAWYER: And these stairs, did they go up also?

GovLawConnect Wants You!

If you would like to contribute suggestions for our monthly Newsletter, you can do that by submitting your ideas through GovLawConnect.

For more information on how to post an Idea to GovLawConnect, click the link here How to Post an Idea. In the Topic Line type: Newsletter Idea.While we don’t know whether the numbers of employees returning to the office will grow or stay the same, approximately 50% of the workforce has returned to the office either full-time or part-time, with many large companies requiring their employees to return full-time.

“Offices are more than 50% full for the first time since the pandemic started.” CNN

During the pandemic, we nailed the bed-to-Zoom commute: We can be up, presentably dressed (our top half at least), and in front of the screen in minutes and we’ve gotten used to the comforts of working from home. Surveys show that employees are feeling anxious about returning to the office. So how can we make this transition easier?

Here are tips for returning:

Be compassionate with yourself, and others

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama

• Recgognize that the shift to home working was sudden, and that kind of change was psychologically jarring for most people.  
• Acknowledge the journey you’ve been on in the past 20 months with compassion and empathy. Consider what has changed for the better and hold on to that.
• Shared humanity.  In our Zoom calls, we had kids jumping in the background, family members walking by, and our pets jumping up on our laps. We got to see us as more fully human, and that allowed everyone else to give more grace.

Be intentional with your time and energy, and set realistic expectations

“Intentional living is the art of making our own choices before
others' choices make us.” – Richie Norton

• Reorganize your time based on your new work schedule.
• Factor in communite times if applicable.
• Distribute your finite energy and time intentionally. Decide what things you want to continue doing and what you can leave behind.
• Get to know the reality you’re heading back into. What are the new rules and policies where you work? What are the new safety measures your employer has established? Ask questions, and read the information provided by your workplace. Then imagine the situation and give yourself time to adjust to it mentally.

Establish a new routine (and wake up early enough to do it!)

“Change before you have to.” – Jack Welch

• Think about how you can bridge your current routine with the one you will need. Figure out what time you need to wake up and what support you might need at home. Start thinking about building small pieces of the routine into your current schedule, so you can scaffold up to what you’re going to need to do.
• Reawaken old habits. Give yourself time to prepare meals and pick out and freshen up the work clothes.
• Reach out and reconnect with old work buddies. Try and get on the same return-to-work schedule so you don’t run the risk of going back to the office but still feeling alone.

Set your boundaries

“Every human being must have boundaries in order to have successful relationships or a successful performance in life.” — Henry Cloud

• Set work boundaries. This shift back to the office gives you the chance to set your boundaries in terms of availability, communication, and when and where you work. Think about what works best for your productivity and your mental health, and share these findings with your employer and colleagues.
• Set sensory boundaries.  Suddenly being around a lot of people again could come as a shock to the system. If it’s not possible to return to work in phases, step away from the computer regularly. Step outside and close your eyes. Do some breathing or stretching or engage in meditation.
• Be aware of others’ boundaries. If you feel it, others are feeling that too. Be aware of how much interaction you are having with others.

Talking to others — gathering a community — being prepared ahead of time will give you support for managing your anxiety. 

Follow these tips, stay positive, and your return to the office will be as smooth a transition as possible.

HAPPENINGS

A conference focused on the intersection of technology and the business of law.

San Francisco, California. June 7-8, 2023

Riding high off the back of the three successful Legal Innovators UK shows, from 2019 to 2022, Artificial Lawyer and Cosmonauts were excited to bring the event across the pond to San Francisco, California, in 2022, and it went so well, they just had to come back in 2023!

Designed for all industry experts, enthusiasts, and key decision makers in the field of legal innovation and legal technology, Legal Innovators California is the place to be in 2023.

Meet and network with like-minded legal professionals to learn, share and stay updated about the vastly growing and constantly advancing world of legal innovation.

Grab a front row seat to the future of the legal industry today. See you all there!

[PLACE LINK TO GOVLAWCONNECT EVENT]

LEGAL TRIVIA FUN FACTS

Hilarious Testimony that Court Reporters Have Recorded in Court

LAWYER: Now sir, I'm sure you are an intelligent and honest man--
WITNESS: Thank you. If I weren't under oath, I'd return the compliment.

ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?
WITNESS: All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight.

ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn’t it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn’t know about it until the next morning?
WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?

ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.

LAWYER: You say that the stairs went down to the basement?
WITNESS: Yes.
LAWYER: And these stairs, did they go up also?

GovLawConnect Wants You!

If you would like to contribute suggestions for our monthly Newsletter, you can do that by submitting your ideas through GovLawConnect.

For more information on how to post an Idea to GovLawConnect, click the link here How to Post an Idea. In the Topic Line type: Newsletter Idea.While we don’t know whether the numbers of employees returning to the office will grow or stay the same, approximately 50% of the workforce has returned to the office either full-time or part-time, with many large companies requiring their employees to return full-time.

“Offices are more than 50% full for the first time since the pandemic started.” CNN

During the pandemic, we nailed the bed-to-Zoom commute: We can be up, presentably dressed (our top half at least), and in front of the screen in minutes and we’ve gotten used to the comforts of working from home. Surveys show that employees are feeling anxious about returning to the office. So how can we make this transition easier?

Here are tips for returning:

Be compassionate with yourself, and others

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama

• Recgognize that the shift to home working was sudden, and that kind of change was psychologically jarring for most people.  
• Acknowledge the journey you’ve been on in the past 20 months with compassion and empathy. Consider what has changed for the better and hold on to that.
• Shared humanity.  In our Zoom calls, we had kids jumping in the background, family members walking by, and our pets jumping up on our laps. We got to see us as more fully human, and that allowed everyone else to give more grace.

Be intentional with your time and energy, and set realistic expectations

“Intentional living is the art of making our own choices before
others' choices make us.” – Richie Norton

• Reorganize your time based on your new work schedule.
• Factor in communite times if applicable.
• Distribute your finite energy and time intentionally. Decide what things you want to continue doing and what you can leave behind.
• Get to know the reality you’re heading back into. What are the new rules and policies where you work? What are the new safety measures your employer has established? Ask questions, and read the information provided by your workplace. Then imagine the situation and give yourself time to adjust to it mentally.

Establish a new routine (and wake up early enough to do it!)

“Change before you have to.” – Jack Welch

• Think about how you can bridge your current routine with the one you will need. Figure out what time you need to wake up and what support you might need at home. Start thinking about building small pieces of the routine into your current schedule, so you can scaffold up to what you’re going to need to do.
• Reawaken old habits. Give yourself time to prepare meals and pick out and freshen up the work clothes.
• Reach out and reconnect with old work buddies. Try and get on the same return-to-work schedule so you don’t run the risk of going back to the office but still feeling alone.

Set your boundaries

“Every human being must have boundaries in order to have successful relationships or a successful performance in life.” — Henry Cloud

• Set work boundaries. This shift back to the office gives you the chance to set your boundaries in terms of availability, communication, and when and where you work. Think about what works best for your productivity and your mental health, and share these findings with your employer and colleagues.
• Set sensory boundaries.  Suddenly being around a lot of people again could come as a shock to the system. If it’s not possible to return to work in phases, step away from the computer regularly. Step outside and close your eyes. Do some breathing or stretching or engage in meditation.
• Be aware of others’ boundaries. If you feel it, others are feeling that too. Be aware of how much interaction you are having with others.

Talking to others — gathering a community — being prepared ahead of time will give you support for managing your anxiety. 

Follow these tips, stay positive, and your return to the office will be as smooth a transition as possible.

HAPPENINGS

A conference focused on the intersection of technology and the business of law.

San Francisco, California. June 7-8, 2023

Riding high off the back of the three successful Legal Innovators UK shows, from 2019 to 2022, Artificial Lawyer and Cosmonauts were excited to bring the event across the pond to San Francisco, California, in 2022, and it went so well, they just had to come back in 2023!

Designed for all industry experts, enthusiasts, and key decision makers in the field of legal innovation and legal technology, Legal Innovators California is the place to be in 2023.

Meet and network with like-minded legal professionals to learn, share and stay updated about the vastly growing and constantly advancing world of legal innovation.

Grab a front row seat to the future of the legal industry today. See you all there!

[PLACE LINK TO GOVLAWCONNECT EVENT]

LEGAL TRIVIA FUN FACTS

Hilarious Testimony that Court Reporters Have Recorded in Court

LAWYER: Now sir, I'm sure you are an intelligent and honest man--
WITNESS: Thank you. If I weren't under oath, I'd return the compliment.

ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?
WITNESS: All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight.

ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn’t it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn’t know about it until the next morning?
WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?

ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.

LAWYER: You say that the stairs went down to the basement?
WITNESS: Yes.
LAWYER: And these stairs, did they go up also?

GovLawConnect Wants You!

If you would like to contribute suggestions for our monthly Newsletter, you can do that by submitting your ideas through GovLawConnect.

For more information on how to post an Idea to GovLawConnect, click the link here How to Post an Idea. In the Topic Line type: Newsletter Idea.While we don’t know whether the numbers of employees returning to the office will grow or stay the same, approximately 50% of the workforce has returned to the office either full-time or part-time, with many large companies requiring their employees to return full-time.

“Offices are more than 50% full for the first time since the pandemic started.” CNN

During the pandemic, we nailed the bed-to-Zoom commute: We can be up, presentably dressed (our top half at least), and in front of the screen in minutes and we’ve gotten used to the comforts of working from home. Surveys show that employees are feeling anxious about returning to the office. So how can we make this transition easier?

Here are tips for returning:

Be compassionate with yourself, and others

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama

• Recgognize that the shift to home working was sudden, and that kind of change was psychologically jarring for most people.  
• Acknowledge the journey you’ve been on in the past 20 months with compassion and empathy. Consider what has changed for the better and hold on to that.
• Shared humanity.  In our Zoom calls, we had kids jumping in the background, family members walking by, and our pets jumping up on our laps. We got to see us as more fully human, and that allowed everyone else to give more grace.

Be intentional with your time and energy, and set realistic expectations

“Intentional living is the art of making our own choices before
others' choices make us.” – Richie Norton

• Reorganize your time based on your new work schedule.
• Factor in communite times if applicable.
• Distribute your finite energy and time intentionally. Decide what things you want to continue doing and what you can leave behind.
• Get to know the reality you’re heading back into. What are the new rules and policies where you work? What are the new safety measures your employer has established? Ask questions, and read the information provided by your workplace. Then imagine the situation and give yourself time to adjust to it mentally.

Establish a new routine (and wake up early enough to do it!)

“Change before you have to.” – Jack Welch

• Think about how you can bridge your current routine with the one you will need. Figure out what time you need to wake up and what support you might need at home. Start thinking about building small pieces of the routine into your current schedule, so you can scaffold up to what you’re going to need to do.
• Reawaken old habits. Give yourself time to prepare meals and pick out and freshen up the work clothes.
• Reach out and reconnect with old work buddies. Try and get on the same return-to-work schedule so you don’t run the risk of going back to the office but still feeling alone.

Set your boundaries

“Every human being must have boundaries in order to have successful relationships or a successful performance in life.” — Henry Cloud

• Set work boundaries. This shift back to the office gives you the chance to set your boundaries in terms of availability, communication, and when and where you work. Think about what works best for your productivity and your mental health, and share these findings with your employer and colleagues.
• Set sensory boundaries.  Suddenly being around a lot of people again could come as a shock to the system. If it’s not possible to return to work in phases, step away from the computer regularly. Step outside and close your eyes. Do some breathing or stretching or engage in meditation.
• Be aware of others’ boundaries. If you feel it, others are feeling that too. Be aware of how much interaction you are having with others.

Talking to others — gathering a community — being prepared ahead of time will give you support for managing your anxiety. 

Follow these tips, stay positive, and your return to the office will be as smooth a transition as possible.

HAPPENINGS

A conference focused on the intersection of technology and the business of law.

San Francisco, California. June 7-8, 2023

Riding high off the back of the three successful Legal Innovators UK shows, from 2019 to 2022, Artificial Lawyer and Cosmonauts were excited to bring the event across the pond to San Francisco, California, in 2022, and it went so well, they just had to come back in 2023!

Designed for all industry experts, enthusiasts, and key decision makers in the field of legal innovation and legal technology, Legal Innovators California is the place to be in 2023.

Meet and network with like-minded legal professionals to learn, share and stay updated about the vastly growing and constantly advancing world of legal innovation.

Grab a front row seat to the future of the legal industry today. See you all there!

[PLACE LINK TO GOVLAWCONNECT EVENT]

LEGAL TRIVIA FUN FACTS

Hilarious Testimony that Court Reporters Have Recorded in Court

LAWYER: Now sir, I'm sure you are an intelligent and honest man--
WITNESS: Thank you. If I weren't under oath, I'd return the compliment.

ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?
WITNESS: All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight.

ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn’t it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn’t know about it until the next morning?
WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?

ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.

LAWYER: You say that the stairs went down to the basement?
WITNESS: Yes.
LAWYER: And these stairs, did they go up also?

GovLawConnect Wants You!

If you would like to contribute suggestions for our monthly Newsletter, you can do that by submitting your ideas through GovLawConnect.

For more information on how to post an Idea to GovLawConnect, click the link here How to Post an Idea. In the Topic Line type: Newsletter Idea.While we don’t know whether the numbers of employees returning to the office will grow or stay the same, approximately 50% of the workforce has returned to the office either full-time or part-time, with many large companies requiring their employees to return full-time.

“Offices are more than 50% full for the first time since the pandemic started.” CNN

During the pandemic, we nailed the bed-to-Zoom commute: We can be up, presentably dressed (our top half at least), and in front of the screen in minutes and we’ve gotten used to the comforts of working from home. Surveys show that employees are feeling anxious about returning to the office. So how can we make this transition easier?

Here are tips for returning:

Be compassionate with yourself, and others

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama

• Recgognize that the shift to home working was sudden, and that kind of change was psychologically jarring for most people.  
• Acknowledge the journey you’ve been on in the past 20 months with compassion and empathy. Consider what has changed for the better and hold on to that.
• Shared humanity.  In our Zoom calls, we had kids jumping in the background, family members walking by, and our pets jumping up on our laps. We got to see us as more fully human, and that allowed everyone else to give more grace.

Be intentional with your time and energy, and set realistic expectations

“Intentional living is the art of making our own choices before
others' choices make us.” – Richie Norton

• Reorganize your time based on your new work schedule.
• Factor in communite times if applicable.
• Distribute your finite energy and time intentionally. Decide what things you want to continue doing and what you can leave behind.
• Get to know the reality you’re heading back into. What are the new rules and policies where you work? What are the new safety measures your employer has established? Ask questions, and read the information provided by your workplace. Then imagine the situation and give yourself time to adjust to it mentally.

Establish a new routine (and wake up early enough to do it!)

“Change before you have to.” – Jack Welch

• Think about how you can bridge your current routine with the one you will need. Figure out what time you need to wake up and what support you might need at home. Start thinking about building small pieces of the routine into your current schedule, so you can scaffold up to what you’re going to need to do.
• Reawaken old habits. Give yourself time to prepare meals and pick out and freshen up the work clothes.
• Reach out and reconnect with old work buddies. Try and get on the same return-to-work schedule so you don’t run the risk of going back to the office but still feeling alone.

Set your boundaries

“Every human being must have boundaries in order to have successful relationships or a successful performance in life.” — Henry Cloud

• Set work boundaries. This shift back to the office gives you the chance to set your boundaries in terms of availability, communication, and when and where you work. Think about what works best for your productivity and your mental health, and share these findings with your employer and colleagues.
• Set sensory boundaries.  Suddenly being around a lot of people again could come as a shock to the system. If it’s not possible to return to work in phases, step away from the computer regularly. Step outside and close your eyes. Do some breathing or stretching or engage in meditation.
• Be aware of others’ boundaries. If you feel it, others are feeling that too. Be aware of how much interaction you are having with others.

Talking to others — gathering a community — being prepared ahead of time will give you support for managing your anxiety. 

Follow these tips, stay positive, and your return to the office will be as smooth a transition as possible.

HAPPENINGS

A conference focused on the intersection of technology and the business of law.

San Francisco, California. June 7-8, 2023

Riding high off the back of the three successful Legal Innovators UK shows, from 2019 to 2022, Artificial Lawyer and Cosmonauts were excited to bring the event across the pond to San Francisco, California, in 2022, and it went so well, they just had to come back in 2023!

Designed for all industry experts, enthusiasts, and key decision makers in the field of legal innovation and legal technology, Legal Innovators California is the place to be in 2023.

Meet and network with like-minded legal professionals to learn, share and stay updated about the vastly growing and constantly advancing world of legal innovation.

Grab a front row seat to the future of the legal industry today. See you all there!

[PLACE LINK TO GOVLAWCONNECT EVENT]

LEGAL TRIVIA FUN FACTS

Hilarious Testimony that Court Reporters Have Recorded in Court

LAWYER: Now sir, I'm sure you are an intelligent and honest man--
WITNESS: Thank you. If I weren't under oath, I'd return the compliment.

ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?
WITNESS: All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight.

ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn’t it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn’t know about it until the next morning?
WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?

ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.

LAWYER: You say that the stairs went down to the basement?
WITNESS: Yes.
LAWYER: And these stairs, did they go up also?

GovLawConnect Wants You!

If you would like to contribute suggestions for our monthly Newsletter, you can do that by submitting your ideas through GovLawConnect.

For more information on how to post an Idea to GovLawConnect, click the link here How to Post an Idea. In the Topic Line type: Newsletter Idea.While we don’t know whether the numbers of employees returning to the office will grow or stay the same, approximately 50% of the workforce has returned to the office either full-time or part-time, with many large companies requiring their employees to return full-time.

“Offices are more than 50% full for the first time since the pandemic started.” CNN

During the pandemic, we nailed the bed-to-Zoom commute: We can be up, presentably dressed (our top half at least), and in front of the screen in minutes and we’ve gotten used to the comforts of working from home. Surveys show that employees are feeling anxious about returning to the office. So how can we make this transition easier?

Here are tips for returning:

Be compassionate with yourself, and others

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama

• Recgognize that the shift to home working was sudden, and that kind of change was psychologically jarring for most people.  
• Acknowledge the journey you’ve been on in the past 20 months with compassion and empathy. Consider what has changed for the better and hold on to that.
• Shared humanity.  In our Zoom calls, we had kids jumping in the background, family members walking by, and our pets jumping up on our laps. We got to see us as more fully human, and that allowed everyone else to give more grace.

Be intentional with your time and energy, and set realistic expectations

“Intentional living is the art of making our own choices before
others' choices make us.” – Richie Norton

• Reorganize your time based on your new work schedule.
• Factor in communite times if applicable.
• Distribute your finite energy and time intentionally. Decide what things you want to continue doing and what you can leave behind.
• Get to know the reality you’re heading back into. What are the new rules and policies where you work? What are the new safety measures your employer has established? Ask questions, and read the information provided by your workplace. Then imagine the situation and give yourself time to adjust to it mentally.

Establish a new routine (and wake up early enough to do it!)

“Change before you have to.” – Jack Welch

• Think about how you can bridge your current routine with the one you will need. Figure out what time you need to wake up and what support you might need at home. Start thinking about building small pieces of the routine into your current schedule, so you can scaffold up to what you’re going to need to do.
• Reawaken old habits. Give yourself time to prepare meals and pick out and freshen up the work clothes.
• Reach out and reconnect with old work buddies. Try and get on the same return-to-work schedule so you don’t run the risk of going back to the office but still feeling alone.

Set your boundaries

“Every human being must have boundaries in order to have successful relationships or a successful performance in life.” — Henry Cloud

 possible.

GovLawConnect Wants You!

If you would like to contribute suggestions for our monthly Newsletter, you can do that by submitting your ideas through GovLawConnect.

For more information on how to post an Idea to GovLawConnect, click the link here How to Post an Idea. In the Topic Line type: Newsletter Idea.