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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Law Schools
Seeking Submissions: ATL’s 14th Annual Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest
Have you got what it takes to top the winners of years past? -
Biglaw
Partners Need To Leave Stroock ASAP, Lest They Risk Their Profits
Get out before the dissolution, Stroock partners, because your money depends on it. - Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use. -
Biglaw
Ex-Attorney At Top 10 Biglaw Firm Pleads Guilty To Insider Trading
The former visiting attorney at the elite firm faces up to 20 years in prison for insider trading.
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Biglaw
Bankruptcy Option Won't Be 'Pretty' For Stroock
Here's why Stroock will do anything it can to stay away from bankruptcy. -
Biglaw
Stroock Working On Wind Down, Trying To Keep Firm Out Of Bankruptcy
This mess started when the firm lost its bankruptcy group, and now the firm doesn't want to end up in bankruptcy. -
Courts
SDNY Jurists Get Into Halloween Spirit By Judging Spooky Courthouse Horror Exhibits
Step into this 'haunted' courthouse, we dare you. -
Biglaw
Stroock To Dissolve, Close Its Doors After Nearly 150 Years In Business
The firm knew of these plans since last week. -
Law Schools
ATL’s 14th Annual Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest
Have you got what it takes to top the winners of years past? - 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. -
Biglaw
Partners May Be Able To Find Lateral Safety At Other Firms If Stroock Closes Its Doors
Maybe even at firms that were discussing merging with Stroock.... -
Biglaw
For How Much Biglaw Associates Are Billing, They Aren't Expecting Anything Special This Bonus Season
No special bonuses? Come on, someone please throw these associates more cash for their hard work! -
Biglaw
The End May Be Near As Stroock Loses More Than Half Its Partners To Hogan Lovells
The future does not seem bright for this firm. -
Biglaw
Of Course Biglaw Firms That Conducted Layoffs Are Going To Hand Out Market Bonuses
Come on, they can't afford to show weakness again. -
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.
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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…
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.
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.
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Law Schools
First-Generation Students Leave Law School With More Debt Than Their Classmates
Law schools need to do more to assist these students. -
Biglaw
Are You Working At A 'Toxic' Biglaw Firm? Survey Says...
Wouldn't it be nicer to work at a firm that's described as 'well-oiled machine' instead? -
Biglaw
Law Firms Need To Stop Suing Associates For Not Hitting Their Billable Hours
It's up to the firm to help associates succeed, and these lawsuits are really missing the mark. -
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Law Schools
For-Profit Law Schools Are A Quickly Dying Breed, And Soon, Only One Will Be Left Standing
We've almost kicked the for-profit law school problem to the curb -- but not quite yet. -
Announcements
Get Ready: ATL's Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest Will Be Here Soon
Use this time wisely to create a spectacular costume. We can't wait to see it! -
Biglaw
Former Cleary Facilities Manager Receives Jail Time For Stealing $1M+ From The Firm
He duped the firm into funding an 'extravagant lavish lifestyle.'