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In Parenthood  •  by Siobhán Fitzpatrick, April 27, 2021  •   Leave a Comment
I shocked some of my friends recently with a controversial parenting decision. No, it doesn’t involve one of my kids getting a tattoo. Drum roll…I’m paying someone to teach my 2 younger kids how to ride a bike. Judging by the reaction of some of...
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Feminism and the Stay-at-Home Mom

In Parenthood  •  by Siobhán Fitzpatrick, March 7, 2021

What comment did someone make that stuck with you for a long time? For me it was one made by one of my male law school classmates 22 years ago. It was on-campus recruiting for 2Ls. Big law firms come on campus to...

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Top 3 Legal Mistakes You are Making on Social Media

In Law  •  by Siobhán Fitzpatrick, February 8, 2021

As typos stand out to word nerds, legal mistakes stand out to lawyers. There’s not a meme funny enough to catch my eye the way a legal mistake does when I mindlessly scroll my social media feeds. My brain instantly begins drafting the...

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Will the COVID-19 Vaccine be Mandatory?

In Law  •  by Siobhán Fitzpatrick, December 6, 2020

My biggest worry the last 9 months? My mom. She’d disinherit me if I revealed her actual age, so I’ll just say she is older than Dolly Parton, but younger than Betty White. Protecting Grandma has given my own little family a good...

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COVID-19 and Your College Kid: Documents Every Parent MUST Have in Case of a Medical Emergency

In Parenthood  •  by Siobhán Fitzpatrick, October 7, 2020

Imagine you’re 18 years old and starting college. First time living away from home, still largely dependent on your parents. You’ve never spent a day in your life without the loving companionship of family and friends. Within in days of your arrival, you...

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Can a City Ban Trick-or-Treating?

In Law, Parenthood  •  by Siobhán Fitzpatrick, October 3, 2020

Trick-or-treating during a pandemic. Yea or nay? The CDC in their 1st ever “Halloween guidelines” deemed trick-or-treating “high risk.” Social media is filled with people’s crazy contraptions for delivering candy to kids across a front lawn. And at least one U.S. city (Springfield, MA)...

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Thank You, RBG

In Law  •  by Siobhán Fitzpatrick, September 22, 2020

What exactly did the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg do for women? I got asked this question by my 15-year-old following Ginsburg’s passing last week. My daughter’s seen the Notorious RBG memes. She knows Ginsburg is a feminist icon. She covets her mom’s...

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5 Tips for Negotiating a Reduced Hours Schedule

In Work  •  by Siobhán Fitzpatrick, September 14, 2020

Having a baby and quitting my BigLaw job. 2 major life events in the Summer of 2005. For those of you not burdened by the tyranny of the billable hour, “BigLaw” is lawyer slang for the biggest and most successful law firms. Lots...

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3 Lessons Learned on Our Family Road Trip

In Lifestyle  •  by Siobhán Fitzpatrick, August 7, 2020

The signs were all there.Slippers getting worn more than real shoes. Weeks, months going by wearing only pants with an elastic waistband. Binging so much TV you can’t even think of what show to watch next.In our efforts to social distance, my family...

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Should I send my kids back to school in the fall?

In Parenthood  •  by Siobhán Fitzpatrick, July 20, 2020

COVID decision fatigue could have killed me this morning. Okay, I’m being a bit dramatic, but hear me out. Quick maneuvers are the new running skill I’ve acquired in the COVID times. Moving several steps to the left or right a moment before...

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One surefire way to add a little fun and joy into One surefire way to add a little fun and joy into the endless Texas summer is to make time for reading.

In my latest post for @dallas_moms I'm sharing some of the favorite recent reads. Click on the link in my bio.

Meant to Be by Emily Giffin
The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams
The Maid by Nita Prose
The Feather Thief by Kirk Johnson
Tracy Flick Can't Win by Tom Perrotta

#dallasmoms #lawyermoms @emilygiffinauthor @nitaprose #dictionaryoflostwords #tracyflickcantwin #bookstagram #summerreads
This is what "running with my dog" looks like when This is what "running with my dog" looks like when it hits 100 degrees for the 40th day in Dallas.

Me sweating on the Tread. Dog taking a rest day.

Thanks @officialmarcelfit for a great class.

Running Streak Day 861.

@onepeloton @pelotonmoms
Being stuck indoors more this summer thanks to alm Being stuck indoors more this summer thanks to almost 40 days of 100+ degree temps has inspired this Dallas mom to do some serious decluttering.

Clothes and shoes. Bikes the kids have outgrown. Excess art and school supplies. Worn out towels and blankets. Kitchen gadgets I never use. Books and DVDS.

Read my latest blog post for @dallas_moms for 7 things to give away, as well as some great Dallas-area charities that would welcome your donations.

#lawyermom #carpoollinelaw #dallasmoms #givesomethingawayday @dallasanimalservices @irvinganimalservices @dfwhumane @genesiswomensshelter @otc_dallas_ @bikefriendlysouthdallas @bikemartstores @dallashabitat @dallasfurniturebank @arlurbanministries @dallaspubliclibrary @irvinglibrary @brotherbillshelpinghand @cacofdallas @thistlecreativereuse @thewelmanproject
Get it in writing and always read the contract. I Get it in writing and always read the contract.

If I could give influencers and other content creators just one piece of advice, that would be it.

If you want to be taken seriously, and avoid being taken advantage of, you need to use contracts in your business (and thoroughly review them before you sign them).

If you are working with a brand, you need to know how much you will get paid, when you will be paid, when the work is due, and if you can use the content you create again in the future.

Invest in a good lawyer to draft template contracts to use in your business, or to review complicated contracts.

Click on the link in my bio for 5 important things to look for in a contract.

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One surefire way to add a little fun and joy into One surefire way to add a little fun and joy into the endless Texas summer is to make time for reading.

In my latest post for @dallas_moms I'm sharing some of the favorite recent reads. Click on the link in my bio.

Meant to Be by Emily Giffin
The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams
The Maid by Nita Prose
The Feather Thief by Kirk Johnson
Tracy Flick Can't Win by Tom Perrotta

#dallasmoms #lawyermoms @emilygiffinauthor @nitaprose #dictionaryoflostwords #tracyflickcantwin #bookstagram #summerreads
This is what "running with my dog" looks like when This is what "running with my dog" looks like when it hits 100 degrees for the 40th day in Dallas.

Me sweating on the Tread. Dog taking a rest day.

Thanks @officialmarcelfit for a great class.

Running Streak Day 861.

@onepeloton @pelotonmoms
Being stuck indoors more this summer thanks to alm Being stuck indoors more this summer thanks to almost 40 days of 100+ degree temps has inspired this Dallas mom to do some serious decluttering.

Clothes and shoes. Bikes the kids have outgrown. Excess art and school supplies. Worn out towels and blankets. Kitchen gadgets I never use. Books and DVDS.

Read my latest blog post for @dallas_moms for 7 things to give away, as well as some great Dallas-area charities that would welcome your donations.

#lawyermom #carpoollinelaw #dallasmoms #givesomethingawayday @dallasanimalservices @irvinganimalservices @dfwhumane @genesiswomensshelter @otc_dallas_ @bikefriendlysouthdallas @bikemartstores @dallashabitat @dallasfurniturebank @arlurbanministries @dallaspubliclibrary @irvinglibrary @brotherbillshelpinghand @cacofdallas @thistlecreativereuse @thewelmanproject
Get it in writing and always read the contract. I Get it in writing and always read the contract.

If I could give influencers and other content creators just one piece of advice, that would be it.

If you want to be taken seriously, and avoid being taken advantage of, you need to use contracts in your business (and thoroughly review them before you sign them).

If you are working with a brand, you need to know how much you will get paid, when you will be paid, when the work is due, and if you can use the content you create again in the future.

Invest in a good lawyer to draft template contracts to use in your business, or to review complicated contracts.

Click on the link in my bio for 5 important things to look for in a contract.

#dallasmoms #carpoollinelaw #lawyermom
Kicking off a summer of college tours with my risi Kicking off a summer of college tours with my rising high school senior with a stop at her parent’s alma mater. Here’s hoping 17 years of indoctrination will result in a second generation of Fitzpatrick/Kratovil  at @utaustintx . #hookem🤘
What would you think if a parent asked you to sign What would you think if a parent asked you to sign a liability waiver and release before your kid could swim in their backyard pool?

Considering that installing a swimming pool is one of the riskiest things a homeowner can do, it’s not that crazy of an idea.

Click on the link in my bio for my blog post on what pool owners can do to reduce financial and legal risks.

Spoiler alert. I don’t make my guests sign a waiver and release, but I have taken steps to secure the pool and have adequate insurance coverage.

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