Staci Zaretsky
Staci Zaretsky became an editor for Above the Law in June 2011. She has written for ATL in various capacities since August 2010. Her writing has also appeared in other publications, such as POLITICO, Judgepedia, Lawyerist, and Ms. JD. Staci graduated from Lehigh University and Western New England University School of Law, where her writing was published in the Western New England Law Review. Before deciding to pursue writing as a full-time career, Staci worked at a small law firm. Staci has been featured on various television and radio shows, like CNBC's Power Lunch, CBC News, NPR, CBS Radio News, and BBC Radio, among other programs. You can connect with Staci on Twitter, Threads, and LinkedIn, and you can reach her by email at tips@abovethelaw.com (for general ATL inquiries or story ideas) or staci@abovethelaw.com (for personal correspondence such as media inquiries or speaking invitations). She looks forward to hearing from you soon!
Posts by Staci Zaretsky
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Biglaw
In A Year Marked By Associate Deferrals, Top 50 Biglaw Firm Hits Record Revenue
Perhaps it was all for the good of the firm after all.... -
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Biglaw Associate's Ex-Boyfriend Sentenced For Trading On Insider Info Obtained While She Was Working From Home
The Biglaw associate has not been accused of any wrongdoing. - Sponsored
Document Automation For Law Firms: The Definitive Guide
Legal document automation is no longer only for the exclusive few. -
Law Schools
The Best Law Schools For Getting A Biglaw Job (2024)
This is a great way for current and prospective law students to gauge their employment prospects.
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Small Law Firms
World's Longest Surviving Iron Lung Patient, A Lawyer, Passes Away
He beat the odds, went to law school, and became a lawyer. He will be missed. -
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Biglaw Firm’s Managing Partner Unexpectedly Gives Up Leadership Role
His resignation from the leadership role was quite abrupt. -
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Is It Time To Say Bye-Bye To OCI?
Precruiting seems to be taking over as the way that Biglaw firms find law students to fill their summer associate classes. -
Law Schools
The Law Schools With The Highest Bar Exam Pass Rates (2023)
Which law schools outperformed the rest of the competition when it came to passing the bar exam? -
Biglaw
Paul Weiss Creates Non-Equity Partnership Tier To Remain 'Competitive' In The Market
Paul Weiss had an all-equity partnership for nearly 100 years, but times have changed, and now the firm needs to change too. - 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. -
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Lessons Learned From The Demeaning Comments Women Lawyers Deal With All Too Frequently
You said WHAT to a woman lawyer?! Next time, think before you speak. -
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Biglaw's Summer Associate Recruitment Cycle Is The Worst Since The Great Recession
With a mismatch between talent and legal needs, things are getting a little tricky for law students hoping to work in Biglaw. -
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Top Biglaw Firm Adopts 'One-Size-Fits-All' Office Policy, Where Partners No Longer Rule The Real Estate Roost
From partners to associates, everyone is on equal footing when it comes to office size at this firm. -
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Recruiting Firms Join Forces To Become Go-To Headhunters For Elite Biglaw Firms
They want to conquer the Am Law 20 when it comes to headhunting. -
Law Schools
Law Student Crowned As Miss World 2024
The young law student hopes to spread her advocacy for education worldwide. Congratulations!
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How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work
Findings from the "Future of Professionals Report," based on a survey of 1,200 professionals from North and South America and the UK.
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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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Are Small Firms Going Big On Legal Tech?
Please help us benchmark your firm against your peers through this (always) brief and anonymous survey and enter for a chance to win a $250…
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Document Automation For Law Firms: The Definitive Guide
Legal document automation is no longer only for the exclusive few.
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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Law Schools
The Best Law Schools For Practical Training (2024)
Which law schools are offering students the best training opportunities? -
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Meeting Mental Health Challenges Head On In Biglaw Is Now Easier Thanks To This Lawyer
Quinn Emanuel's director of well-being explains how he's helping employees navigate mental health issues at his firm. -
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Dechert's Global Finance And Real Estate Co-Chair Explains How Biglaw Firms Can Get More Women Into Partnership And Leadership Roles
This Biglaw partner has the scoop on how law firms can 'inspire' their female associates to become powerful leaders. -
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Top 50 Biglaw Firm Gets Bigger, Better Space To Entice Lawyers To Work From The Office
The firm's new office may help lawyers better understand there's a 'purpose' to working in person. -
Law Schools
A 'Preview' Of The 2025 U.S. News Law School Rankings
Which law schools are new to (and excluded from) the T14 in this version of the rankings? -
Courts
Judges Involved In Trump-Related Cases Are Receiving An Overwhelming Number Of Death Threats
These judges are forced to constantly be on alert, because what if the next threat isn't an idle one? -
Biglaw
Two Of Biglaw's Best Contribute To Massive Spike In Commercial Bankruptcy Filings
Commercial Chapter 11 filings were up 118% over February 2023, thanks, in part, to these Biglaw firms.