The seasonal flurry of holiday shopping is underway, and its peak, Black Friday, presents an opportunity for some uniquely lawyer-centric gift insights. In light of the collective legal community’s propensity to discuss work even when not at the bench, it comes as no surprise that ‘what gift should I buy a lawyer’ is a common search conducted by the friends and family of attorneys.
Recent recommendations from the American Bar Association Journal alleviate some of this gift-buying stress. Their yearly recommendations provide ideas perfect for the legal professionals in your life, and can be found here.
In terms of the traditional and infamous law firm ‘holiday bonus’, it seems the top-tier gift remains the same – more often than not, they prefer cold, hard cash. Milbank raised the bonus bar weeks ago, setting the pace for all others.
Turning our attention to those outside of the corporate world, the trend is leaning towards quality of life improvements, especially since a growing number of lawyers have taken to adding side hustles to their professional life. This may involve buying gifts that nurture their hobbies or simply make life more enjoyable – whether that’s craft supplies for their Etsy, or new equipment for their social media pursuits on platforms like TikTok or OnlyFans.
Ultimately, whether for the corporately oriented professional or the more creatively inclined, gifts that make life more comfortable, enjoyable, or easier stand to be immensely appreciated. So, this Black Friday, whether buying for a lawyer or as one, remember to keep these insights in mind. Happy shopping!