The other day, I was invited to my kitchen by a delicious aroma. I was greeted by 8 individual serving-sized chocolate soufflés. “Wow, those looks amazing!” I told my 13-year-old, who has taken up baking during the pandemic. “Thanks,” he responded. “What I REALLY wanted though was hot chocolate. But I don’t know how to…
Have you ever noticed if you ask a child to get something from another room, they run there and back? A simple task, tackled with such enthusiasm. The joy of being asked to contribute, the chance to be useful, to be part of a larger mission. We are built to derive joy from helping others….
We are excited to welcome our new teammate, Steven Gomez, to EPT Legal! Steven is a junior at Fordham University and is majoring in Political Science and American Studies, with a minor in Sociology. He speaks Spanish and Mandarin, and is interested in law school. We are thrilled to have him join us! Steven Gomez
“Elena is sensitive to the insensitivity around her.” This was the feedback my teacher gave to my mother when I was 15. When I began my career as a litigator, some of the team said (in a well-meaning way), “You aren’t ‘tough’ enough to be a litigator.” I guess they picked up on my being…
On December 9, 2020 our President Elena Paraskevas-Thadani spoke at the Association of Workplace Investigators NY Metro Area Local Circle to discuss helpful practices on issues that arise post investigation and tips on navigating through the engagement process as well as file retention. During the “Hand Over These Documents” Webinar, the group learned what obligations they have…
Remember when a “stay at home parent” meant a parent who did not work? In 2020, under the “new normal,” many working parents have the responsibilities of stay at home parents. While many gladly said goodbye to their daily commute, that time has been filled with additional chores, responsibilities, and stresses, such as supervising e-learning,…
EPT Legal Attorney Elena Paraskevas-Thadani was recently recognized by Super Lawyers as Top Attorney in the New York Metro Area.
This morning, I spoke to a scientist in Bangkok about a project. That conversation would not have been possible had it not been for the culture shift in ways of working that developed over the last few months. Because of increased technology use during these times of isolation, we also have opportunities to experience increased…
Can you finish an entire project in one meeting? Probably not. You can have a meeting that is energizing, productive, helpful, educational, clarifying, etc., but a single meeting is often a part of a project and not the end goal. This is how Inclusion Training is. Can it work? Of course. Just as an important…
“It’s pumpkin spice mousse,” my 13 year old said looking at me expectantly. “It’s Keto,” he added, referencing the diet I follow. “I wanted to surprise you.” I took a bite. He asked, “Any criticisms?” I looked at him. He wasn’t wincing, scared of potential negative feedback. He was genuinely curious. Interested in what I…
