The moniker is a throwback to that particularly painful era, but also a way for Him to distinguish himself among laid off biglawyers. He was saying He had lessons to teach. He said He was a guru.

It's only so many years later, after we've gained a deep understanding of how He operates, that we can dismiss His claim to be a guru. It's unclear what lessons He's had to teach lately about shitlaw. But in the beginning I think you'll recall He took early efforts to prove His credibility. He really acted like a guru in those days

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806825&forum_id=2Firm#49487529)

I really need to stop engaging in this sort of thing.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806825&forum_id=2Firm#49487537)

Etc with whatever variation you want or suits the exact circumstances

Deal w the fact he has to say he thinks or thought his own work or clients are shit in open court at a later date w marketing team if necessary

But you guys act like I don’t know anything and say that accordingly so what do I know

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806825&forum_id=2Firm#49487547)