Joe Patrice
Joe Patrice joined Above the Law in 2013. Joe received a degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Oregon and a J.D. from the NYU School of Law. From 2001, he worked as a litigator for both Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton and Lankler Siffert & Wohl, representing a variety of individuals, institutions, and foreign sovereigns in criminal and civil matters. Joe left legal practice in 2012 to pursue writing, contributing to numerous publications, including ATL, before joining the full-time staff.
Posts by Joe Patrice
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Biglaw
Matching Milbank Is Incredibly Affordable... Don't Believe Anyone Suggesting It's Not.
You'd be shocked how little it would cost to give associates a raise. -
Small Law Firms
You Will Never Forget This Lawyer's Name After This Ad
If only the ad could mention his name another 10 or 12 times... - Sponsored
This AI-Powered Document Tool Will Meet You Where You Are
Lexis Create provides simple access to internal and external knowledge — directly within Microsoft Word. -
Government
Stephen Miller COINCIDENTALLY Lodges Complaint Against Macy's On The One Week A Year When People Google 'Macy's'
Non-lawyer Stephen Miller times another legal action for maximum publicity (and fundraising)!
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Podcasts
Trump Complained About Us In His Mistrial Motion And All We Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt
We discuss Trump's failed motion, DeSantis racking up bills, and Biglaw whiners. -
Events
Come Celebrate Finals, Bonuses, Or (Maybe) Raises With Us
It's that time of year again, so let's have a holiday party! -
Technology
Elon Musk's 'Thermonuclear Lawsuit' Is Here And It's... Positively Tepid.
After promising a bombshell of a lawsuit against Media Matters, Elon Musk delivers a dud. -
Sports
'Cool Legal-Themed Football Jersey! Which One Is Number 32 And... OH MY GOD NO!'
The Juice is still loose in Buffalo. -
Technology
Elon Musk Threatens 'Thermonuclear Lawsuit' Prompting Thermonuclear Terrible Legal Takes
Elon Musk wants to sue Media Matters for... something. - Sponsored
Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar on April 10th, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm. -
Biglaw
'Arrested In Dawn Raids' Is Certainly One Way For A Law Firm To End
When law firm mergers end in jail. -
Biglaw
Law Firm Says Family/Medical Leave No Excuse For Not Logging On To Do Some Work Every Day!
Partner tells attorneys on leave that they need to check their email more. This is a poor idea. -
Courts
Why Even Bother Trying To Argue Before The Supreme Court These Days?
A candid take on the Supreme Court. -
Technology
Westlaw AI Launch Forces Confrontation With The Inner Workings Of A Lawyer's Mind
AI is learning to think like a lawyer. -
Sponsored
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Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar on April 10th, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.
Sponsored
How Generative AI Will Improve Legal Service Delivery
Learn how emerging tools will likely change and enhance the work of lawyers for years to come in this new report.
Sponsored
This AI-Powered Document Tool Will Meet You Where You Are
Lexis Create provides simple access to internal and external knowledge — directly within Microsoft Word.
Sponsored
Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.
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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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Biglaw
The Insufferable Nonsense Biglaw Is Spouting Over Milbank's Raises
Firms that aren't matching Milbank aren't ‘not raising,’ they're functionally cutting salaries. -
Biglaw
Attorney Warns Biglaw's Antisemitism Letter Makes Lawyers Worry About Getting Fired, Gets Fired
Firm parts ways with lawyer calling on Biglaw to embrace more nuance in discussing the conflict in the Middle East. -
Biglaw
Did Nixon Peabody Get A Retainer Out Of Serial Lawyer-Stiffer Donald Trump?
Forget reputational chaos and shattered trust... the firm made sure it wouldn't get ghosted on the bill, right? -
Sports
Michigan Football Copies & Pastes Legal Argument Directly From Fan Message Board
First stolen signals, now this?!? -
Technology
Hiring Outside Counsel Made Easy
Platform streamlines hiring process, offering relevant information with a straightforward interface. -
Biglaw
Nixon Peabody Partners Meet Over Repping Donald Trump, Managing Partner Called On To Step Down
Representing Donald Trump always ends badly for the lawyers involved. -
Technology
73 Percent Of Lawyers Expect To Be Using Generative AI Next Year... But To Do What Exactly?
Survey says AI is rolling into the profession sooner rather than later.