In this section we have collated all the previously published articles and blogs written by Paul Gilbert, Jonathan Smith and guests.
This is a resource for you to browse and is free to view. The first articles were published in the early 2000’s, but retain a relevance that is still valid and informative today. The later pieces reflect the changing face of the legal profession and the threat/opportunity for the role of lawyers in business and in our society.
We hope you will find that their opinions add to the debates of the day and inform, challenge and occasionally provoke. Please also join them in that debate on Twitter and follow Jonathan @jdsofislip and Paul @LBCWiseCounsel.
A path littered
I walk past litter every day. I see it, I am saddened by it and I am angry about it. I wish people didn’t drop litter where I walk. I wish people cared not to drop litter at all. I wish people cared like me. I wish people were like me. …But I am the… More
Five thoughts…
A New Year beckons. It’s like watching a toddler run around a playground. Full of joy and hope, but knowing they are only ever seconds away from an inevitable trip, a grazed knee and the sound of that quite extraordinary ear-splitting wailing. It is a time to pontificate on what the New Year will bring,… More
Being intelligent about AI
The words “artificial intelligence” bother me. I want to have a little rant about the words, but I also want to challenge the way in-house lawyers approach technology. On the words, I can legitimately stand accused of using my ignorance as a shield for my laziness, but what bothers me is not that artificial intelligence… More
Thank you
Last month I wrote about my depression. The messages of support, love and friendship have been a joy to receive. I am very grateful, thank you so much. The kindness of friends and strangers is a lovely way to end what has been a difficult year in so many ways. The country may still be… More
On Friday 28 October I was diagnosed with depression
…In the days since I have wondered whether to say something. I know I feel different and I do not want this to be misconstrued by people who know me well. I also know that in saying something it might look a little self-indulgent or worse, for my work, it might make some people reticent… More