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: Above The Law’s 15th Annual Law Revue Video Contest
Send us your submission by FRIDAY, APRIL 26, at 5:00 P.M. (Eastern time). -
Biglaw
Do Biglaw's Long Hours Need A 'Trigger Warning'? After The Death Of A Partner, This Lawyer Says Yes
A partner's death is making lawyers reassess the long hours that are often required to complete the work at Biglaw firms. - Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use. -
Small Law Firms
Lawyer Shoots, Kills Self, Former Daughter-In-Law, And Her Attorney During Child Custody Deposition
Two lawyers and a client are dead as a result of this tragic murder-suicide.
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Law Schools
The 2024-2025 U.S. News Law School Rankings Are Here
Big changes in the T14, along with some of the largest rankings tumbles and gains. -
Government
Justice Department Lawyers Are Trying To Flee Their Government Jobs
Is it because they think that Biden might not be reelected? -
Law Schools
Seeking Submissions: Above The Law’s 15th Annual Law Revue Video Contest
Send us your submission by FRIDAY, APRIL 26, at 5:00 P.M. (Eastern time). -
Courts
Justice Stephen Breyer Will Return To Court, Starting Next Fall
Stephen Breyer wants to keep himself busy during retirement, and that means he'll be sitting as a judge once again. -
Law Schools
With Depression Running Rampant, It’s Time For Law Schools To Step Up When It Comes To Student Mental Health
‘We’re literally dying,’ a law student writes in an important new essay. - 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… -
Law Schools
Above The Law’s 15th Annual Law Revue Video Contest
Send us your submission by FRIDAY, APRIL 26, at 5:00 P.M. (Eastern time). -
Courts
Nation's Oldest Federal Judge To Celebrate 100th Birthday
America's oldest judge turns 100 on April 6. Wish him a happy birthday! -
Biglaw
Unlike Most Biglaw Firms, This Top Contender Has Steadily Increased Associate Hiring
Lateral associate candidates can find a potential home at this top firm. -
Biglaw
Top International Biglaw Firm Increases Office Attendance Mandate
Lawyers are reportedly unhappy about the changes being made. -
Biglaw
Ex-Biglaw Paralegal Who Embezzled More Than $600K From Firm Gets Prison Time
She used the money to pay her credit card, mortgage, and student loan bills.
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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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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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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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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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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
Bar Exam National Mean Score Is Up (But Still Lower Than In Prior Years)
Pass rates may be up, but overall, test takers are still seeing the effects of the law school pandemic years. -
Law Schools
Above The Law’s 15th Annual Law Revue Video Contest
Send us your submission by FRIDAY, APRIL 26, at 5:00 P.M. (Eastern time). -
Law Schools
BREAKING: 2025 U.S. News Top 25 Law School Rankings
Take a look at the 'embargoed' rankings, here on Above the Law. -
Biglaw
Biglaw Firms Step Away From Lobbying Relationships With Chinese Companies
These relationships have raised 'reputational considerations' thanks to heightened government interest. -
Courts
Florida Man Receives Prison Time For Sending Death Threat To Chief Justice John Roberts
Roberts is not the first Supreme Court justice to face such threats. -
See Also
Sorry, Trump, But That's Not How The First Amendment Works -- See Also
No, Attacking A Judge’s Family Member Isn’t ‘Core First Amendment’ Speech: Simply Trumptastic legal reasoning!
Biglaw Firm Offers Associates The Gift Of Sleep: More like sleepless nights, but YMMV.
Lassoing Lawyers In Texas: Yet another Biglaw firm opens up shop in the Lone Star State.
Make AI Artificial Again: Is AI already “too human”?
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Biglaw
Mum's The Word On Shearman's U.S. Partner Departures Ahead Of A&O Merger
Loose lips sink Biglaw merger ships.