Have you heard any good lawyer jokes lately? … Keep them to yourself!
Friday, November 6 is National Love Your Lawyer Day!
National Love Your Lawyer Day was founded by the American Lawyers Public Image Association (or ALPIA for short), in 2001. Originally introduced as, National I Love My Lawyer Day, the holiday is intended to change the often harsh public perception of lawyers. More so, it is the one day of the year dedicated to thanking and showing appreciation to our favorite lawyers or judges, for all the work they do the rest of the year (in their practice, on the bench, and in the community).
Okay. How do I show my support?
An easy way to show support is by simply not making any lawyer jokes or harsh comments about lawyers for the entirety of the day. Another is to call, send a card, or even a small gift to your favorite attorney.
This year however, ALPIA is upping the ante and pushing for self enforced fines. Which is to say; they are encouraging anyone unable to refrain from making a joke or criticism, to donate twenty dollars per infraction to the charity of their choosing.
One good deed deserves another…
Lawyers and Judges honored by National Love Your Lawyer Day are encouraged to perform at least one hour of pro bono work, or donate the equivalent time to charity.
As the holidays approach, we are all expected to share the cheer and be kinder to our fellow person. So, why not begin by taking a little time to say thank you to the lawyer or judge whose advice you found helpful? … Oh yeah … and please retire the joke about the lawyer, snake, road, and steer marks from your repertoire. … Yes, we get it. Yes, we have heard it. No, it doesn’t get better every time.
For information about wills, trust, or other estate planning documents, please contact a qualified estate planning attorney. … We bet you’ll find ours worthy of a thank you!
