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The Common Scold is named after a cause of action that originated in Pilgrim days, when meddlesome, argumentative, opinionated women who displeased the Puritan elders were punished by a brisk dunk in the local pond. Believe it or not, the tort lasted until 1972, when State v. Palendrano, 120 N.J. Super. 336, 293 A.2d 747 (N.J.Super.L., Jul 13, 1972) pretty much put it to rest. But the thought of those feisty women, not afraid of a little cold water, has always cheered me up and inspired me. I first used the moniker as the name of my humor column at the University of San Francisco School of Law many moons ago, and revive it now for this blawg!


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(SOB) AU REVOIR JO HARAF

Haraf Jo Haraf, one of my favorite LTN edit board members, has finally done what she has been threatening to do for a bit -- leave legal tech! We are soooooo gonna miss her!

I'll turn over the mic to her:

After 10 exciting and productive years, I'm leaving my home at Morrison & Foerster.  MoFo is a great firm with a fabulous future but it's time for me to turn the page on a new chapter in my career.  First, I plan to spend some time having fun with my family, drinking wine with lunch and having watching the sunset over the San Francisco Bay - probably with another glass of wine just for good measure. 

During my down time, I'm want to give back to my community so my dog and I have signed up for a literacy program where we work as a team assisting children with reading difficulties.  Yes, it is an unusual program but it's a good fit for us.  I'm passionate about improving literacy and he loves children. (Photos available on request….

With some quiet time, I'll be looking for the sweet intersection of those things I love to do and those things I do well.  I expect to share my passions through writing, professional speaking and returning to my consulting roots.  Many of you know me well, I would value your wisdom on what you think I should include in my next chapter.

I have gained so much from your advice, good humor and occasional sympathies in the past decade.  I owe many thanks to you and LawNet/ILTA for your support of my professional and personal growth.  If I can be of any future service to you, you'll find me at joharaf@comcast.net after March 28.7

Before I leave, a bit of business.  MoFo is looking for a new CIO.  If you would like to live in the San Francisco Bay area (or perhaps NY and you love to fly), please drop me a line.  I will be delighted to present your name to firm management.

All my best to you for the future,

Jo M. Haraf | Chief Information Officer
Morrison & Foerster LLP 
Phone:  415-268-5050 
mailto:jharaf@mofo.com

March 8, 2008 in Law Firm Management, People | Permalink

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