Yes, Love Your Lawyer Day is a thing, and it is on November 3, 2023!
Seriously, I did not make this up. Though lawyers are community helpers of sorts, they have somehow gotten a bad reputation along the way. Originally a campaign initiated in 2001 by attorney Nader Anise of American Lawyers of Public Image Association, the day was aptly called "No Lawyer Bashing or Jokes for a Day." Ten years later, the novel campaign officially became Love Your Lawyer Day and is celebrated every first Friday in November to show appreciation for all that lawyers do!
So, how does one celebrate Love Your Lawyer Day? Great question! You can:
Avoid telling jokes about lawyers or bashing lawyers for a day. It's quite simple, right?
You can leave a positive review on their lawyer page.
You can send them a note of thanks.
You can also give the lawyer in your life a gift. Pulling from This Is Why I'm Broke, The Verdict Is In: The 41 Best Gifts for Lawyers, lawyers apparently like fun, funny and quirky gifts. Check out the gift suggestions that I, myself, 😏 would not mind receiving.
Don't Confuse Your Google Search with my Law Degree Mug (available on Amazon)
From The Verdict Is In: "Hey - law school is expensive for a reason. This cheeky coffee mug will give your favorite attorney some serious gratification along with their morning cup of joe."
Legal Decision Maker Paperweight (available on Amazon)
From The Verdict Is In: "So THIS is how lawyers do it. This hilarious paperweight will make a great gag gift for an attorney and will be a great conversation piece on their desk. They just might want to put it away if there are new clients coming in."
The Tools of Argument Book (available on Amazon)
From The Verdict Is In: "A must-have guide for those who argue for a living. Law students or new attorneys will have much to learn from Tufts University law professor Joel P. Trachtman, but it'll help even the most experienced lawyers finesse their critical thinking and oratory skills."
Personalized Law Office Pads (available on Etsy)
From The Verdict Is In: "Help make their quick notes and memos a lot more stylish! These personalized law notepads come in lots of different professional color schemes and will display your favorite lawyer's monogram and contact info."
Other Lawyers vs. Me Coffee Mug (available on Amazon)
From The Verdict Is In: "Show those other, boring-horse lawyers who's boss. Your attorney friend wouldn't want to buy this mug for themselves, but if you get it for them as a gift they'll secretly love it."
Andrew Learns about Lawyers (available on Amazon)
This children's picture book will help your lawyer friend show their whole family just how cool, special and important their job really is.
Bonus! There is a fun book inspired craft for the littles to enjoy, here.
Freshly Signed Divorce Papers Candle (available on Amazon)
From The Verdict Is In: "This candle would make a hilarious gift for a divorce attorney to remind them of their favorite scent. It actually smells great, so they'll probably want to use it at their desk."
Haikus for Lawyers Book (available on Amazon)
From The Verdict Is In: "You once disagreed With a friend who's a lawyer She yelled "objection!" This book of lawyer Haikus is clever and entertaining, so it'll make a great addition to your favorite attorney's office or coffee table stack."
Lawyer I'll Be There For You Shirt (available on Etsy)
From The Verdict Is In: "This candle would make a hilarious gift for a divorce attorney to remind them of their favorite scent. It actually smells great, so they'll probably want to use it at their desk."
Above the Law Lawyer Pencil Set (available on Etsy)
From The Verdict Is In: "These sleek, black pencils are printed with legal puns, so they'll make an attractive and humorous addition to your favorite lawyer's office supplies."