Amy Goodusky

Amy F. Goodusky, a former paralegal, rock 'n' roll singer and horseback riding instructor, is of counsel at O'Brien, Tanski & Young in Hartford.

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It's A Funny Thing Being In Public Eye

Monday, November 3, 2008 | by Amy Goodusky | The Connecticut Law Tribune

I now know for certain that several people have actually read my column.

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Getting All Worked Up Over Deposition Demeanor

Monday, October 20, 2008 | by Amy Goodusky | The Connecticut Law Tribune

Years ago on morning television, sports commentator Warner Wolf, while discussing the previous evening's victory or debacle, availed himself of his chosen medium. "Let's go to the videotape!" Mr. Wolf cried. The tape ran, showing the events as only the camera can.

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Attorney In Search Of A Little Recognition

Monday, October 13, 2008 | by Amy Goodusky | The Connecticut Law Tribune

I may look like Norm Pattis, but I do not look like a lawyer. Three recent experiences have driven this point home.

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A Bad Case Of The Billable Blues

Monday, September 15, 2008 | by Amy Goodusky | The Connecticut Law Tribune

With homage to Ogden Nash, whom many of my [four] readers may be too young to remember, I offer this: If I had to describe the oddest and most confounding aspect of my job in fewer than four syllables Ladies and gentlemen, respectfully I submit to you that the answer is this word: Billables.

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Why I Am Qualified To Do What I Do

Monday, September 8, 2008 | by Amy Goodusky | The Connecticut Law Tribune

When I applied to write this column, I took a calculated risk sending to the iLaw Tribune/i the version of my résumé containing gritty details of my checkered employment career. There, in black and white, were the items that I would otherwise push under the carpet: my career in the music business; the fact that I fumbled around as a paralegal for a decade or so before I got my act together to go to law school; and my dubious sidelight as a riding instructor.

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New Writer At Least Looks The Part

Monday, August 11, 2008 | by Amy Goodusky | The Connecticut Law Tribune

By way of explanation and sheepish apology, I will, at least on many occasions, be taking over the column formerly written by Norm Pattis. Really, it was an accident. I just happened to read the audition notice in the emLaw Tribune/em. It said: