Renwei Chung
Renwei Chung is the Diversity Columnist at Above the Law. You can contact Renwei by email at renwei@footnote4.com, follow him on Twitter (@renweichung), or connect with him on LinkedIn.
Posts by Renwei Chung
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Biglaw
Dear Summer Law Associates And Clerks, Here Are 20 Sympathetic Intern Stories To Soothe Your Anxieties
That indescribable feeling of screwing up big time. -
Courts
The Defenestration Of Affirmative Action By SCOTUS Was Swift. What’s Next For The Legal Profession?
Opponents of race-conscious admission policies have found their long-lost political bedfellows in the judicially active conservative majority of SCOTUS. - 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. -
Law Schools
13 Inspirational Quotes From Attorney and Author Helen Wan And A Dozen Other Commencement Speakers
May your life experiences help you develop grit and your grit help you develop life experiences.
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Holidays and Seasons
Celebrating The 25th Anniversary Of The Asian Pacific Interest Section And Honoring AAPI Heritage Month
“My grandma passed away at the top of last year / At the funeral drowning ’cause I couldn’t hold back tears / But after all that’s happened this past year / Part of me sees grace in the fact that she’s not here / As a grandson, this statement is a fact / No elderly should ever be victim of […] -
Biglaw
Cornell Law Alum And Novelist Susie Luo On AAPI Representation, Food As Love, And Writing
Set in New York and China over three decades, 'Paper Names' explores what it means to be American from three perspectives. -
Media and Journalism
Mike Levy, UT Law Alum And Texas Monthly Founder, On Luck, Relationships, And ‘Logan Roy Energy’
Levy welcomed Smith to Texas Monthly 30 years ago with the warm salutation: 'Welcome to Texas Monthly, don’t f*ck up.' -
Deaths
Ode To Michigan State University, MSU Law, And A Grieving Spartan Nation
You can only hope these students can pick up the shattered remains and seek solace and refuge in each other’s arms, harbor hope, and not remain jaded by such senseless acts. -
Biglaw
ChatGPT's First-Ever Rap On Why The Legal Industry Is Not Diverse
Do AIs dream of recording contracts? - Sponsored
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Biglaw
Attorneys Alyesha Asghar Dotson And Corinn Jackson On The Launch Of Littler's IE&D Playbook And The Building Of Recession-Proof Cultures
Littler’s Inclusion, Equity & Diversity Playbook is a comprehensive collection of resources designed to help employers navigate the legal and practical considerations associated with IE&D programs. -
Biglaw
Helen Wan, Attorney And Author Of 'The Partner Track,' On Bringing Her Biglaw Novel To Netflix
Wan’s story from the launch of her book to the landing of an original Netflix series is a testament to her hard work, grit, and the realization of dreaming big. -
Biglaw
Nicole Shanahan, Andrew Yang, Michelle Wu, Andrew Toy, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, and Payal Kadakia's Inaugural Gold Gala AAPI Advice
The brotherhood and sisterhood of the AAPI community are now bonding together more than ever and forging a united front in this atmosphere of relentless attacks. -
Career Alternatives
Penn Law Alum Adam Pascarella On How To Craft A Nontraditional Legal Career You'll Love
From startups and finance to sports broadcasting and nonprofits, you will get inspiration and practical advice on how to craft a career that you love. -
Public Interest
One Year After The Atlanta AAPI Shooting, AAPI Women Are Being Hunted In The Streets
Our parents and grandparents are being dehumanized, left traumatized, and facing attacks on a daily basis.
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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
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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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.
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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.
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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
How The Diversity Movement Is Helping Legal Organizations Leverage DEI Principles To Unlock Business Excellence
For legal organizations and law firms taking a 2021 inventory of their human capital and aiming to improve diversity among their workforces in 2022, this may be the Q4 conversation you’ve been looking for. -
In-House Counsel
Conferences And Networking For In-House Counsel -- Are They Worth The Hustle And Bustle? (Featuring Jason Smith, State Bar Of Texas Corporate Counsel Chair)
Conferences like HLTH and the Corporate Counsel Symposium are well worth the time, effort, and energy. -
Biglaw
Thanks To A Mandatory Retirement Policy, Skadden's First Female M&A Partner Left For Mayer Brown, And Now She's Ready For Much More
After four decades in the legal profession, Martha McGarry has advised on numerous high-profile and transformational transactions. -
Biglaw
SMU Dedman School Of Law Alum Hanna Kim, Punam Kaji, And Ann Chao Sheu On Launching The Podium, Representation, And AAPI Heritage Month
The Podium aims to amplify voices, advance and support careers, and create authentic connections for APA women lawyers. -
Health / Wellness
3 Things An AAPI Attorney Learned From The Death Of His Father
I could never repay my father for everything he has done for me, but in his honor, I can pay it forward. -
Biglaw
Attorneys Sara Hamilton And Angela Hsu On The Current Social Climate And The Creation Of The AAPI Crime Victims & Education Fund
The fund’s mission is to assist AAPI crime victims and to support education and awareness programs aimed at reducing violence targeted toward the AAPI community. -
Midsize Firms / Regional Firms
Georgetown Alum And Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll Partner Victoria Nugent On Consumer Protections, Digital Markets, And 20 Years Of Practicing Law
She's passionate about consumer protections, women's representation in leadership positions, and the practice of law.