Blog list great gifts for litigators on your list

Journal Record, The (Oklahoma City), Dec 6, 2007 by Marie Price

Hilarious Personalized Lawyer Figurines: I normally won't accept unsolicited gift ideas, but when artist Hunter Vaughan emailed me earlier this year I knew I would make an exception. Hunter has been creating clever customized lawyer statues/vignettes/sculptures for 30 years and it shows. A perfect gift for your law partner, spouse or parent! Starting about $150 from MagicMud.

SoundView Executive Book Summaries: With the stack of unread magazines and books on my desk, I recently decided to take this shortcut. Soundview produces 8-page summaries and audio-recordings of important business books-books that can help many lawyers learn and adopt better business practices for their law firms. About $150 for an annual subscription from SoundView.

"Alive" Elvis-The Animatronic Singing Robot: When seeing this, many lawyers will say "Why"? This is clearly for the rest of us who say "Why not?" About $300 from Sharper Image.

The Mega Caffeine Candy Sampler, v7.0: For those friends at large firms who are burning the candle at both ends. Whether they are billing 2200 hours, just putting in extra face time, and/or partying until sunrise, this anti-somnambulist packet will come in handy to keep them awake and perky. From ThinkGeek for $20.

Garmin GPS: GPS road navigation devices are bad for family lawyers, but great for everyone else. This marriage-saving device obviates the need for spouses to argue whether to stop and ask for directions. I received my GPS device as a gift from friends, and it has opened my eyes to a new way of driving--not to mention made family driving an even more pleasant event! Many versions retail for around $300-350, so find the one that best fits your needs and pocketbook.

Personalized Coffee Mugs: I am so tired of visiting offices and being served coffee in styrofoam cups or ceramic mugs advertising legal research or court reporting services. C'mon, let's show some individuality. Make a statement. Have some fun. Whether it's Wonder Woman, motivational quotes, or your law firm name and logo, just dump the junky mugs. Buy a dozen. Give yourself and your firm a present. Merry Christmas! (wickedcoolstuff.com, successories.com, brandedmugs.net)

Stash Card: A secret drawer for your laptop! Just pull out the plug in the unused PC slot on your laptop and replace it with this mini-storage drawer. Undetectable to others, so only you know the treasure it holds. Big enough for several SD cards, stamps, office key, some emergency cash, or similar items. Under $10 from Circuit City, Radio Shack or online at Wireless Garden.

Office Pillows with a Message: I'm surprised to only find these funny gems across The Pond in England, but they are perfect for any US lawyer, too. They include a variety of messages including "Friday - only two more working days until Monday," "The Best Lawyers Have Messy Offices," and "Partner - and don't you forget it!" OK, so at $55 each, they are not bargains with today's currency exchange rate, but it is very, very unique. (See: Carbolicsmokeball.com)