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Elevating the performance of those around you versus solely focusing on your own results is a critical distinction in personal and professional development. When you prioritize lifting others, you contribute to a collaborative environment where everyone’s strengths are utilized to their fullest potential. This approach fosters teamwork, enhances morale, and ultim...

“Frequently wrong, but never in doubt” captures the essence of confidence without competence. It characterizes individuals who assert their opinions and judgments with unwavering certainty, even when those assertions are proven to be incorrect. This phrase often conveys a sense of arrogance or hubris, where individuals prioritize their own convictions over fact...

In the ever-evolving landscape of intellectual property law, one of the most pressing challenges is posed by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). Particularly in the realm of photography and visual content, AI is revolutionizing how images are created, shared, and consumed. This technological progress also raises complex legal questions, especiall...

When you think about radical thinkers you often think of people who inhabit the fringes of society, where their unconventional ideas are free to flourish away from the constraints of mainstream thought. You may think of people found in various domains - from academia and technology hubs to grassroots movements and avant-garde artistic circles. These types of people...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (03/29/2024) Maria Speth was recently named the 2024 Dorothy Willey honoree for her contributions to the YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix at the Tribute to Leadership event.  The Dorothy Willey award is the most prestigious award given by the YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix.  The award is given to the woman who most closely exemplifies her spirit of service a...

What: Gabriel’s Angels Unleash the Love Breakfast.  Learn about the programs that Gabriel’s Angels provides to our community and the benefits of therapy dogs from Micalann Pepe, Executive Committee Member, and others from the organization. When: March 28, 2024 Where:  Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona Presenter:  Micalann Pepe,...

People seeking to resolve their complex, high net worth divorces in the Family Law Division of the Maricopa County Superior Court in the State of Arizona can find themselves trapped in a system that is not well suited to meet their needs.  Despite the best efforts of well-intentioned judicial officers and administrators, the fundamental problem is that there are s...

Inspiration does not come when it’s convenient. Inspiration does not care about the time of day, your schedule, or if you’re busy at the moment. When it comes it comes, you need to pay attention. If you don’t, it is to your own detriment. Being open to inspiration when it strikes is like keeping the windows of your mind open to let in the fresh breeze of cre...

What: Working with Epilepsy, Seizures, and Related Conditions This luncheon will provide information about policies and issues affecting women’s health in the workplace, with specific focus on epilepsy, seizures, and related diagnoses.  When:   March 29, 2024      11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Where:  South Mountain Community College: 7050 South 24th Street, ...

What: So, You Want to Volunteer? Continuing legal education for lawyers who want to volunteer or are currently volunteering as pro bono attorneys the joint venture of Community Legal Services and the Maricopa County Bar Association.  Learn how VLP has helped more than 500 families since its inception in 2014. When: February 2024 Where:  MCBA offices Presente...