Comments on: A New Paradigm

By: Shannan

Shannan — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:15:40 +0000

I know very little about the practice of law, but as a Women's Studies scholar, I'm fascinated by the model you're implementing and its implications. I'll be pointing my pre-law students towards your blog and encouraging them to watch your journey!

By: Stephanie Baffone

Stephanie Baffone — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:37:13 +0000

Hi Alexis-
I found you via #wtlead. My editor is Janet Goldstein and that's how I found you. So glad I did!
Yes, this post is inspiring. Moreover, what effected me was how frank and honest you were. It's comforting to know you too “feel the fear and do it anyway” and are “scared as shit.” You go girl! Thanks for being so honest and open!

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:18:22 +0000

Valencia,
“I learned to go within, connect with my core power that was always there, clear up the major “blind spots”, listen to intuition”. That's very profound. I wish you could elaborate..

By: Valencia Ray MD

Valencia Ray MD — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:06:13 +0000

Hi Alexis, I completely relate to what you are doing. I was an eye surgeon for over two decades and I was an entrepreneur during those years. Because I started my family a year out of residency/fellowship training, I always worked part-time office hours, and even with limiting my hours, I ultimately had a very close to the 7-figure mark solo practice. Long/short, I know what it means to achieve every personal, professional, health and financial goal set and still have inner turmoil. Over the last decade, I learned to go within, connect with my core power that was always there, clear up the major “blind spots”, listen to intuition, sell my practice (amazingly cash above market – thanks to the principles I've learned) and I too am finding my way to shine the light upon our false self-image stories and self-inflicted suffering. I'm just starting out now, evolving my voice, and I know my purpose/mission so I say, Yeah for you! I sooooooo relate to your journey.
Peace and Blessings,

By: Richard

Richard — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:12:02 +0000

Is this similar to the various customer-owned cooperatives in other markets? They might be a good place to look for examples of what works best. Either way this move will make it harder to control the business which is what most people want but it sounds like it will make it easier to reach what you truly want.

By: Tina

Tina — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:23:53 +0000

Love this model Alexis – the collaborative approach. a really lovely way to approach the situation. can't wait to hear more about it!

By: Alexis Martin Neely

Alexis Martin Neely — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:18:43 +0000

Kim is right. The light I'm shining is carried on behalf of all lawyers who every day quietly treat their clients with love, honesty, compassion, heart, and a whole lot more humility than I have.

It's so sad that the ones that are not that way have overshadowed this side of our profession. But, we are changing that! And it's a beautiful thing.

Kim, I'm so grateful to you for leading in this arena for so long. Together, we can make sure everyone knows the truth about lawyers.

By: jkimwright

jkimwright — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:39:20 +0000

Actually, while admirable, Alexis is not unique in the legal profession. The cooperative thinking, humility, greater good focus, heart-centered, etc. is a movement that has been growing for more than ten years. I've interviewed over a hundred of these new paradigm lawyers on camera and know hundreds if not thousands of them.

By: emepeje

emepeje — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:14:12 +0000

I LOVE your AUTHENTICITY it really looks like YOU KNOW what you are doing even if your intellect is freaking out! I CAN defenitly relate to that feeling!!
REMEMBER , YOU CAN BE DO OR HAVE ANYTHING YOU WANT!! AND YOU KNOW IT!!!
LOTS of LOVE to you, YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO SO MANY THANK YOU

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:58:02 +0000

Once trained, what incentive do they have to keep you? Or pay you what's fair upon your departure?