Marc E. Gustafson

The Middle Third

While out running with my pastor one morning, he asked me how I would best describe my law practice. The easy and most relatable way to explain at least one…

Retirement

I recently had lunch with a good friend where I, for the first time, spoke seriously about my retirement. By way of background, I am fifty-one years old and…

Fifty

Around the time of my recent fiftieth birthday, I was frequently asked about any profound or revelatory thoughts I had experienced. I always felt that my…

Do I Have a Case? Let’s Talk About It

“Do I have a case?” It seems like such a simple question. One that would seemingly lend itself immediately to an IRAC analysis (that’s Issue, Rule,…

AI Is Adapting, and Lawyers Should, Too

We’ve all been there – negotiating with opposing counsel over a nuanced situation, only to get a run-of-the-mill response. These types of conversations…

Don’t Overlook Key Employment Agreement Provisions During Due Diligence

Having been involved in a fair number of due diligence reviews over the course of my career, I can’t imagine there is a single due diligence checklist that…

Loneliness in the Law

As we’re all adjusting to this new normal, I’m quickly realizing that practicing law from home certainly isn’t without its issues. There are the…

Slowing Down

I must admit this article began as a piece about slowing down to enjoy the holidays after I observed my almost five-year-old son napping on an airplane flying…

Can Lawyers Be Good Samaritans?

We’re all familiar with the story of the Good Samaritan. Some states even have Good Samaritan laws. But did you know that a lawyer played a prominent role…