Fisher Law Practice, P.C.
The Law Offices of Genesis Fisher, Esq.
Workplace Conflict Resolution, Coaching &
Respectful Divorces for Professionals
Greetings!

2020 is a new year and a fresh decade!

In this first quarter, I'll share tips to help you be your best self in important meetings AND contribute to making our workplaces more respectful and inclusive.

January : Centering Ourselves to Prepare for Important Meetings
February : Workplace Culture Communication
March : Reflecting on Our Own Behaviors


Center Yourself Before Important Meetings with this Exercise.

Set aside 15 minutes to complete this reflection tool if you:
  1. want to get the most out of your meetings;
  2. want to do the daily work required to combat implicit bias;
  3. value how others experience you in meetings; and
  4. want to set better boundaries around your personal needs and what behaviors you'll accept in group settings.

1.How Are You? What Are Your Goals?

  • How are you feeling? If you’re stressed, can you set it aside for the moment? Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.
  • What are your goals for this meeting? Most people think through the tasks or decisions they want to complete, but we also have unspoken goals about how we want to be seen in the room.


2.Reflecting on the Meeting and Participants.

  • What do you know about the other participants? From where is this information?
  • If known, how have these meetings fared in the past. Which approaches did or didn't work. Why?
  • What are the participants’ demographics? Might this impact the dynamics in the room? How will you negotiate that?
  • What do you think is expected of you in the meeting? Why?
  • Which behaviors and tactics do you think the other participants will use? Why? What response could you plan that will have the greatest impact?
  • What will you do to create a safe space for different cultures, experiences and worldviews?


3.Setting Boundaries.

  • Do you have any personal needs/limits to be your best? i.e. perhaps you need a break every 2 hours to walk around and get a cup of coffee. To let yourself regroup.
  • What are your professional boundaries? i.e. Are there any behaviors that would be so inappropriate that you would need to respond immediately or perhaps leave the meeting? What are these comments or behaviors? How might you respond?
Thank You For Helping My Firm Grow!

In 2019, my firm helped hundreds of people in four core areas:
  • Mediation/Facilitation for co-workers, colleagues and boards of directors
  • Separations/Divorces for business co-founders and couples
  • Workshops on conflict resolution and inclusion
  • Executive coaching

I'm pleased to report that 90% of our clients were through referrals!

Thank you for your support, your trust
and for connecting us with people who need help .
Separating/Divorce FNQs
(Frequently Thought But Not-Asked Questions)

Question # 14: Hiring an attorney means I want a divorce immediately or that I'm consenting if my spouse said they want a divorce. If I sign this retainer, there's no turning back, right?

The end of a marriage is very emotional and confusing. Some people reach out to us because they've mourned and they're ready to move forward with a separation. Others may be frustrated, curious, and hurt, but not sure what they want to happen. It's not uncommon for a spouse to have several meetings with an attorney, learn about their options, and decide they want to try marriage counseling first. Or for a couple to start the divorce mediation process and realize that they need more time to figure things out.

The point is that you hire an attorney to look out for your interests and inform you of your options. (The sooner the better!) We're here to support you. This is your process, not ours. And just like life, the process may not be linear, but it's always better to be more informed and prepared.
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Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 917.819.5656
Email: info@fisherlawpractice.nyc