Goal for 2017? Run the High Hurdles!

Working for a demanding boss isn’t easy. But then again, are any of us honest enough with ourselves to reach the next level, be it professionally, or in our charity, or our day-to-day love for family and friends?

I lost my mentor— and easily, my most demanding boss— in 2016. He acknowledged that my work was very good, but he never felt I reached my potential. Early in my career, he chided me: “It’s time for you to run the high hurdles.” He meant that I needed to aim for higher goals and not settle for “very good.”

So, Peter Feuille, since you’re not here, I’m telling you that I stumbled over a hurdle or two this year.

But I thank you; and I honor you with these research publications, all products of 2016.

Thanks for kicking my butt, Pete.

PS: Thank you, Janet, for your loving encouragement and your appreciation for Pete’s wisdom.

PPS: Pete’s advice applies to all areas of our endeavors, not only work. Let’s run the high hurdles in everything we do, including time with our families and friends.

2016 Research Accepted for Publication

[53] Michael H. LeRoy, “Misclassification under the Fair Labor Standards Act: Court Rulings and Erosion of the Employment Relationship,” University of Chicago Legal Forum, (2017) forthcoming.

[52] Michael H. LeRoy, “Open for Business: Illinois Courts and Party Politics,” Journal of Law and Public Affairs [University of Pennsylvania Law School], Vol. 2, No. 2 (2017), forthcoming.

[51] Michael H. LeRoy, “Bare Minimum: Stripping Pay for Independent Contractors in the Share Economy,” William & Mary Journal of Women and the Law, Vol. 23, No. 2 (2017), forthcoming.

[50] Michael H. LeRoy, “NCAA Transfer Restraints: Free Agency for College Players?” Nebraska Law Review (Bulletin), Vol. 94, No. 3 (2016), 1-11.