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
Top 30 Biglaw Firm's Leader Thinks AI Will Help His Firm Soar To The Top
Cleary Gottlieb's managing partner wants the firm to move up in the Am Law 100 ranking. Can AI help get the job done? -
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Top Biglaw Firm Leaders Criticize Milbank's Money Moves
If this is what law firm leaders are saying, then maybe it's going to take longer for others to match the new Milbank salary scale than we thought. - 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
Allen & Overy Hit By Ransomware Cyber Attack
The hackers threatened to publish the Biglaw firm's data unless it negotiates a price by November 28.
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Law Schools
ATL’s Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest: The Winner (2023)
Who was the lucky winner of this year’s law-themed Halloween contest competition? Here's a hint: their costumes were really 'soup'-er! -
Biglaw
Stroock Staffers Were 'Ignored' By Partners, Left 'In The Dark' About Firm's Dire Straits
Stroock staffers are now facing layoffs amid an uncertain employment market, and say they were left to fend for themselves during the firm's troubles. -
Law Schools
ATL’s Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest: The Finalists (2023)
Who will be the winner of our fourteenth annual law-related Halloween costume competition? -
Biglaw
Wachtell's Co-Chairs Step Down After 17 Years, Ushering In New Leaders
They led the firm through good times and bad, and still came out ahead of the game. -
Biglaw
Elite Biglaw Firms Are 'Likely' To Match Milbank, But Will Anyone Raise Salaries Even Higher?
When will Biglaw firms match the $225K salary scale? All it takes is one firm to start a 'domino' effect. - Sponsored
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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Hogan Lovells To Welcome Nearly 30 Partners From Stroock, Ahead Of The Firm's Dissolution
The group of lateral partners from Stroock includes many who held leadership roles. More partners may join Hogan Lovells in the future. -
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Senior Associates In High Demand Amid Staffing 'Scramble'
It's rare for something like this to happen, but more senior associates than usual are being sought out by law firms for lateral opportunities. -
Government
New York Public Defender Resigns After Being Caught On Camera Tearing Down Posters Of Israeli War Hostages
A video of the public defender tearing down Israeli hostage posters went viral, and people were calling for her to be fired. Instead, she resigned. -
Courts
Stephen Breyer Is Confident Supreme Court Justices Will Figure Out Their Ethics Issues
SCOTUS will get around to doing something about the ethics controversies eventually, says the retired justice. -
Boutique Law Firms
Cohen Ziffer's Managing Partner On Why Choosing A Boutique Firm May Be The Best Career Move You Make
The leader of this boutique firm has the scoop on what makes boutique life so enjoyable for lawyers, from compensation to culture to gaining hands-on experience.
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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…
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…
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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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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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Law Schools
ATL’s Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest: The Finalists (2023)
Who will be the winner of our fourteenth annual law-related Halloween costume competition? -
Biglaw
Biglaw Firms Are Trying To Rightsize Their Ranks Through Tougher Performance Reviews
Good luck during your performance reviews, associates, because they're going to be extra tough. -
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Morris Manning's Managing Partner Explains How To Expand A Biglaw Firm's Reach Without Opening New Offices
The leader of this Am Law 200 firm has the scoop on how to keep growing without increasing a firm's real estate footprint. -
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Stroock To Lay Off Nearly 140 Employees Before It Officially Closes Its Doors
In its WARN Act notice, Stroock lists a January 2024 date as the time of its official New York office closure. -
Courts
Don Trump Jr. Really Wants A 'Sexy' Courtroom Sketch Of Himself
Don Jr. wants to look just like the fake courtroom sketch of Sam Bankman-Fried. -
Midsize Firms / Regional Firms
A Top Law Firm Where Culture Reigns Supreme And Attorney Happiness Comes First
Greenberg Glusker embraces its attorneys' passions outside of work, and truly values them as whole individuals. How does your firm measure up when it comes to its culture? -
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?