Insomnia

Not tonight, just can't afford to. Tomorrow's case is like walking into the lion's den. I trust that things should go well enough - I think we have the law and the facts on our side. I am just anxious, because this is big for me. I might have to actually SAY something. haha! That said, I did hear some good feedback about my work. The partner I've been working with is very happy with me. Supposedly, I'm smart, I'm organized, and I get things done. He wants me to work with another attorney on another case to handle the discovery. It's a federal case in New Jersey. I won't actually appear since I'm not licensed there, but I will be doing a lot of heavy lifting to ensure that discovery goes well before we get to trial about 6 months from now. Money. I'm not entirely sure I like being the go-to woman to handle discovery. Talk about grunt work!! It's tedious and time-consuming. But it's good to know that my efforts are appreciated. I'm also working with the big man on another case, and I sincerely hope he's getting the same impression. I'm thinking about this stuff, and I *hate* sloppy discovery - why be behind the 8 ball because you didn't ask enough questions? The problem there is usually that lawyers are so overwhelmed that they let things slide until the last minute. In terms of discovery, that's a killer. I guess I can afford to be anal about things since I don't have a caseload and am not scheduled to handle three cases at one time! That'll change, but still - I don't think that my general dislike of sloppy discovery will change. I hate losing. And I'd hate it more if it was because I wasn't prepared. And with that, boa noite peeps! Wish me luck. :)