[blindlaw] Re Billable Hours

[Elizabeth Rene]

Heartfelt thanks to all of you who have been writing on this issue.  Please 
keep writing.  I think that the more informed we all are about how to 
maximize our value to the client and show that value to hiring partners and 
colleagues, the better our opportunities will be in the private sector.

  When I first began practicing in Washington, private sector employment for 
blind lawyers just wasn't an option, unless one wanted simply to struggle 
along alone in a solo practice as an alternative to unemployment.  That was 
my impression, anyway, and I rejoiced not to have to go there.

  Now, I want to work for the public or work in a firm because I want to, 
not because I have to.

Thanks again, and, PS: you all make me proud to be a lawyer.  I love your 
commitment to high ethical principles and service to the client.  Atticus 
Finch lives.

Elizabeth