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I worked as a freelance research editor for The New York Times for almost eleven years —at T: The New York Times Style Magazine from January 2014 through February 2020, and at The New York Times Magazine from December 2015 through November 2024. For some of my fact-checking work, please see this page. I’m also a culture writer. You can see some of my stories on this site and via The New York Times and Interview Magazine (where they are under my maiden name).

Meet the Texas Trial Lawyer Teaching People to Have Tough Conversations | The New York Times

Meet the Texas Trial Lawyer Teaching People to Have Tough Conversations | The New York Times

For The New York Times, I interviewed the charismatic Texas lawyer Jefferson Fisher, who became a social-media sensation in 2022 for his “How to Argue Like a Lawyer” video series. Millions have tried his silver-bullet strategies for hard conversations and said, “That worked!” We covered communication tips for couples, including how to discuss topics that can’t be easily reconciled, and touched on his ascent to fame. Takeaways galore in this short interview! Here is a gift link to read the article. It will appear in print edition of The New York Times on Thursday, March 20.

How A D.J. and Music Supervisor Spends Her Sundays | The New York Times

How A D.J. and Music Supervisor Spends Her Sundays | The New York Times