David Lat
David Lat, the founding editor of Above the Law, is a lawyer turned writer and speaker. You can read his latest writing about law and the legal profession by subscribing to Original Jurisdiction, his newsletter on the Substack platform. David's book, Supreme Ambitions: A Novel (2014), was described by the New York Times as "the most buzzed-about novel of the year" among legal elites. David previously worked as a federal prosecutor, a litigation associate at Wachtell Lipton, and a law clerk to Judge Diarmuid F. O'Scannlain of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. You can learn more about David on his personal website; you can connect with him on Twitter (@DavidLat), LinkedIn, and Facebook, and you can reach him by email at davidlat@substack.com.
Posts by David Lat
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Best Practices In Law Firm Business Development And Marketing
It’s more important than ever for lawyers -- and not just partners, but counsel and associates as well -- to understand and excel at business development and marketing. -
Pro Bono, Public Interest
Congratulations To The 2020 Skadden Fellows
Congrats to the 28 fellows, who come from 14 different law schools. - Sponsored
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get… -
Biglaw
On The Retirement Of Miles Ruthberg And The Rise Of Litigation At Latham & Watkins
The legendary litigator's retirement offers a window into the evolution of Latham as a firm, litigation as a practice area, and Biglaw writ large.
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Government, Politics
Impeach -- The Case Against Donald Trump: An Interview With Neal Katyal
Neal Katyal, former Acting Solicitor General of the United States, lays out the case against President Trump -- and makes some predictions. -
Biglaw
Best Practices In Law Firm Business Development And Marketing: An Interview With Deborah Farone
Deborah Farone, former chief marketing officer at Cravath and Debevoise, offers insight into Biglaw business development. -
Courts
4 Pointers For Professional Success -- From Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Justice Sotomayor, author of a bestselling new children's book, has words of wisdom for adults as well. -
Law Schools, Technology
'Teach, Lead, And Transform': The Future Of The Legal Profession
Joining an emerging trend in legal education, Penn Law launches an innovative and important new initiative. -
Crime
The Dan Markel Case: Answers To Your FAQs
Plus some predictions -- but this case is anything but predictable.... - Sponsored
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm. -
Crime
The Dan Markel Case: Trial Approaches
When will the trial of Sigfredo Garcia and Katherine Magbanua get underway? And what's the latest about Dan Markel's ex-wife, Wendi Adelson? -
Government
Reminder: DOJ And Other Honors Program Applications Are Due Soon
Great opportunities for graduating law students and young lawyers to enter government service -- and serve into the next presidential administration. -
Biglaw
What Do We Talk About When We Talk About Partnership?
A 'partner' isn't always a partner -- and maybe that's okay. -
Women's Issues
Honoring Advocates For Women's Equality In The Legal Profession
Do you know who Inez Milholland was? If you don't, you should get to know her -- and these other leading figures in the fight for gender equity. -
Biglaw
5 Tips For Having A Long And Successful Legal Career
A legal career is a marathon, not a sprint -- and whether you're a law student, associate, or partner, you always need to be thinking about the next turn in the road.
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get…
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms.
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Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so…
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Generative AI In Legal Work — What’s Fact And What’s Fiction?
Zach Warren from the Thomson Reuters Institute discusses the potential and the pitfalls.
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Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.
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Biglaw
Celebrating Champions Of Diversity And Inclusion In The Legal Profession
Congratulations -- and thanks -- to these inspiring leaders of the bar and change agents. -
Courts
Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Watch: The Return Of The Tiger Cub
Sophia Chua-Rubenfeld, daughter of Amy ‘Tiger Mother’ Chua and Jed Rubenfeld, will clerk at the Supreme Court this coming Term -- along with these other impressive young legal minds. -
Litigation Finance, Sponsored Content
The Appeal Of Litigation Finance To Institutional Investors
Why are institutional investors showing increased interest in this asset class? -
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Government
Congratulations To The 2019 Bristow Fellows
This time around, there's an interesting little twist. -
Biglaw
Reflections Of An Editor Emeritus: Above The Law, 2006-2019
As I hang up my keyboard as an active ATL editor, I reflect upon the site and its evolution over time. -
Biglaw
A Departure Memo, From David Lat
I'm proud of Above the Law, grateful to my readers and colleagues, and excited to begin the next chapter of my career.