Margo Rusconi
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Dog lover. Appellate nerd. Probably drinking a Fresca. Opinions are my own.
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You heard him, folks.
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Attach doc to email.
Open attachment to quickly skim.
Catch typo.
Remove attachment.
Open system version.
Fix typo.
Save doc.
Reattach doc.
Repeat until you throw your computer out the window.
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Not sure that I would recommend having your 1st argument experience be on your last day of a job, but going out on a win is a damn good feeling.
Today, I successfully argued a motion for compassionate release. After 34 years in prison, my client is set to come home next week.
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What purpose do the straight apostrophes in Word serve other than to tattle on me for copying and pasting?
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We are all going to bring our WFH blankets into the office when we go back to in-person work, right? Right??
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Not me re reading a draft motion I already sent my boss on my phone while in bed on a Friday night at 10:30pm.
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Debating starting to call out reporters for major news orgs like
@washingtonpost
and
@nytimes
for not including the link to court opinions in the articles they publish discussing them. This is getting old.
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How many times do you reread an email before sending it to a client, and why is it always at least 10?
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Cleaning out a closet today and found feedback from a class I took 3L year. The prof told me that I was “well on [my] way to being an expert Supreme Court litigator.” Tbh, I never even considered I could have such a career until she said that. Feedback & encouragement matters.
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Honored to have presented my first oral argument today in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit! I am so grateful to our client for trusting me, and to my bosses (James Tysse,
@Pratik_A_Shah
, among others) for championing me at every step. Now, we wait.
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Today was my 1000th class at the gym I started going to October of 1L year. I cannot stress enough how critical that outlet and community has been in surviving law school, transitioning to big law, and maintaining my health. Whatever makes you move and gives you friends, do that.
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Two years later…I’m public again! I am so lucky to have clerked for two of the absolute best judges in the federal judiciary—and with the best co clerks to boot. Next up: two months of fun-employment!
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Nothing demystifies you for your law firm colleagues quite like your college roommate being a summer associate.
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Well, today is the day. I’m going private & pretty much silent—save the occasional Peggy pic.
Not sure what I thought would happen when I got back On Here in 2019, but I ended up making more connections & friends than I thought possible. See ya in 2 years y’all!
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The face of a dog enjoying her uber ride without a care in the world that her humans just spent $500+ for the vet hospital to say that she is “the picture of health” 😒
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I am in denial that today was actually my last day at Akin Gump. I cannot say enough good things about the firm and it’s Supreme Court & appellate group. Thank you so much to
@Pratik_A_Shah
& others for giving me a chance and teaching me so much.
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Look, even if you have the vaccine, you still have to enter your time for last week by 8pm tonight.
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As a second year associate who started just before COVID, I have my conference line ID memorized, but I cannot tell you what my office number is.
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A true “practice for real life” moment
PSA to law clerk applicants - chambers can see what you name your files in OSCAR!
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That my mom must have found this in my grandpa’s things and didn’t even bother to tell me is offensive.
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Today was a really great day because of a lot of really great people. I’m a lucky gal.
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Just like that, we’ve been jabbed! When do our superpowers kick in?
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When the person starts crying 2 weeks out from the exam because there are no more frozen chicken nuggets in the freezer, run across the street to buy that person more chicken nuggets.
This is just a hypothetical example of something you could do, of course.
How can I be of support of a partner who’s studying for the bar exam ?
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1 week out from my last day at Akin. This is waaaay to real
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Another Saturday, another email warning me that I haven’t entered my time for last week
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Me: I am an adult. I argued my first case. I am finishing my first job as an attorney.
Also me: calling my dad because idk how to use these boxes the nice office services folks left me
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Sometimes, putting things that you already did on your to do list so that you can immediately cross them off is the nicest thing you can do for yourself.
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Alternatively, just never delete addresses on your Amazon account.
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Someone take this section away from me so I stop rewriting it and move on to other sections of this brief 😭
#appellatetwitter
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I so rarely talk about my gym, but it is one of my favorite places—& has been for 5(!) yrs now. If you are looking for a gym in the DMV that teaches you how to move well & makes you super strong, hmu! Two locations & growing!
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This win is particularly meaningful to me, as post-conviction work has been a passion of mine since I was a pro bono scholar at Akin. My first case was a parole case. That work is what led me to
@marcmhoward
and
@shonhopwood
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I like to think of explaining Supreme Court decisions to my parents as practice for oral argument one day.
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My aunt, Leah Haunz Johnson, passed away yesterday after a 5-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was 55. She was an expert in her field, advising more than 100,000 HR leaders over her 30-year career. She was an incredible mother, a loving sister, & a beloved friend. 1/
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I did social things Saturday *and* Sunday night, and apparently you can get hangovers just from more social contact than you’re used to
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I will never wear non-elastic waistband work pants ever again.
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In honor of DC’s first big snow in a while, please enjoy one of my favorite pictures of Peggy.
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Update: we still love our long walks over here, especially in 70 degree weather!
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If none of you ever hear from me again, it’s because I am going out with 22-year-olds this evening. Prayers welcomed.
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Y’all I love talking about my work specifically and my firm more broadly. Incoming law students, current law students, potential laterals, I am always happy to chat!
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New favorite pic
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The best dog on a very windy day. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
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So it feels very full circular that this case was my first argument and my last case for the next few years. More thank you’s to come. But I am so happy with this victory.
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I worked a lot with
@shonhopwood
on compassionate release issues when the First Step Act was first enacted. When COVID hit, I worked w/ a coalition of orgs in dc to address the needs of DC’s incarcerated citizens.
@WashLaw4CR
@FAMMFoundation
@NACDL
@SecondLookDC
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Peggy living the ruff-est life out here in South Carolina
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When your breed says get the ducks, but your mind tells you water is scary.
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Do I still send my parents and grandma a screenshot when my notice of appearance in a case hits the docket?
Yes, I do. Thank you for asking.
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Times are tough right now. But these dogs are so so good.
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Significant other is out of town. I have the apartment to myself. And so tonight I am...(virtually) judging an undergraduate mock trial scrimmage. I am nothing if not on-brand.
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When someone yells from their car that they love my dog, is the right term “dog-calling”? The dog in question wants to know.
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Happy birthday
@shonhopwood
! So lucky to have you as a professor turned friend and mentor. May your day be filled with top notch steak and bourbon. (Also how is this picture already 3+ years old??)
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I am a firm believer that all dogs are puppies. But I also don’t share enough photos of baby Peg.
#NationalPuppyDay
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Off we go! (If you see bags of clothes on the highway today, those will probably be ours.)
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Busy work days have me eating like I did when I was working full time and going to Georgetown Law at night.
So yes, I am having a whole can of chickpeas for lunch.
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When the weather shows off, you take a bonus long morning walk
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My dog walker’s daily photos are always a highlight of my day.
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We all deserve someone who looks at us the way Peggy looks at her ball.
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Here’s to embracing even the frizzy curls. Happy Friday, all!
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Just spent an hour driving 8 miles in the DMV. Nature is healing.
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I give you what should be an album cover (thanks to my dog walker):
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You mean your family doesn’t taste test the two new Indian restaurants in town side by side?
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Highly recommend a sunrise walk (and fetch session) to start your day.
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Truly a perfect morning. We will miss this “backyard” of Peg’s. 90-day clock for moving starts now 😢
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May you all have a restful start to the new year—like Peggy.
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