Boutique Law Firms
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Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Money, Partner Issues, Partner Profits, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: 'Profits Per Me'
How much does the "profits per partner" metric matter? Some thoughts from boutique-firm columnist Gaston Kroub. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, In-House Counsel, Job Searches, Midsize Firms / Regional Firms, Plaintiffs Firms, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
Back In The Race: Occupational Reconnaissance
When looking for a job, how do you pick between many different types of opportunities? - Sponsored
Attention Buyer: Not All Legal AI Models Are Created Equal
Legal Gen AI – Uncover the best solution for your firm. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Intellectual Property, Partner Issues, Patents, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners, Technology
Beyond Biglaw: Up, Up and Away...
Columnist Gaston Kroub, Biglaw partner turned boutique firm founder, tries out a new service for finding clients.
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Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Job Searches, Partner Issues, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: 20 And Counting....
A former Biglaw partner who left to launch his own boutique firm looks back on his career path since high school. -
Boutique Law Firms, Intellectual Property, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
Episode 14: Protecting Property Of The Intellectual Sort
Make sure you are prepared by taking some common sense and low-cost precautions. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Partner Issues, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: A Champion Arises....
If you're an associate at a law firm, ask yourself: do you have a champion, and is that person the right champion? -
Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners, Technology
Episode 13: Taking Cybersecurity Seriously
There are many considerations to weigh when deciding to go from the file cabinet or local server to the cloud. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Partner Issues, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: The Biglaw Scarlet Letter
What are the 3 traits that you must not exhibit if you want to succeed at a law firm? - Sponsored
New Report - Are Small Firms Achieving Their Legal Tech Goals?
In this new report of more than 100 professionals at small and smaller midsize law firms, iManage and Above the Law shed new light on… -
Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners, Technology
Episode 12: A Bitcoin For Your Thoughts?
Should lawyers consider taking Bitcoin as a form of payment from clients? -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Partner Issues, Small Law Firms, Technology
Beyond Biglaw: The Personal Touch
Why are in-person meetings still important in this day and age? Boutique-firm columnist Gaston Kroub explains. -
Boutique Law Firms, Labor / Employment, Lateral Moves, Litigators, Musical Chairs, Partner Issues, Plaintiffs Firms, Sex, Sex Scandals, Small Law Firms, Women's Issues
The Revolving Door Continues To Spin At Faruqi & Faruqi
Did Alexandra Marchuk's lawsuit against Faruqi & Faruqi help destabilize the entire firm? -
Bad Ideas, Boutique Law Firms, Legal Ethics, Litigators, Small Law Firms, Trials
Shocking Testimony! Literally -- Lawyer Administers 750-Volt Shock To Witness
For a litigator, theatrical flair can easily backfire. Like when you try to electrocute the other side's witness. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, In-House Counsel, Partner Issues, Small Law Firms, Technology
Beyond Biglaw: Biglaw's Eroding Edge (Part 2)
Are large firms losing their advantage when it comes to marketing reach?
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Mitigating M&A Cyber Risk: Pre- & Post-Acquisition Due Diligence
New Report - Are Small Firms Achieving Their Legal Tech Goals?
Attention Buyer: Not All Legal AI Models Are Created Equal
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The Ethical use of Generative AI
How To Maximize Productivity With Westlaw Precision With CoCounsel
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Boutique Law Firms, Guns / Firearms, Insurance, Politics, Quote of the Day, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners, Television, Videos
Shoot First, Ask Questions Later -- As Long As You Have Insurance
Want to see a funny video segment about a controversial way of providing legal services to gun owners? -
Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms, Social Media, Social Networking Websites, Technology
Episode 11: Work. Life. Balance.
Where do you draw the line with your clients when it comes to your availability? -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Intellectual Property, Litigators, Patents, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: Biglaw's Eroding Edge (Part 1)
Are large firms losing their advantage over small firms in the area of knowledge management? -
Associate Salaries, Bankruptcy, Boutique Law Firms, Duval & Stachenfeld, Football, Law School Deans, Law Schools, Midsize Firms / Regional Firms, Money, Morning Docket, Murder, Real Estate, Sexual Harassment
Morning Docket: 04.24.14
* The $160K-Plus Club welcomes its newest member: Duval & Stachenfeld, a real estate firm in NY, is more than doubling its starting salary for associates to $175K. Look for them recruiting at your “tier one” school soon. [New York Law Journal]
* In this economy, bankruptcy firms are being hit hard: Stutman Treister & Glatt, a top L.A. firm that once assisted businesses like Lehman Brothers and Enron Corp. in their Chapter 11 proceedings, is closing up shop. [WSJ Law Blog (sub. req.)]
* It ain’t easy being dean at the law school with the best Biglaw prospects — oh wait, yes it is. Congrats to Gillian Lester, who will serve as Columbia Law’s fifteenth dean come January 2015. [Columbia News]
* “Do I think he thought he was gonna beat it? Yeah.” The district attorney who brought charges against Stephen McDaniel thinks the law school killer was too big for his chainmail britches. [Macon Telegraph]
* From catcalling to “jiggle tests,” NFL cheerleaders have to put up with a lot of really ridiculous stuff. Not being paid the minimum wage is one thing, but having to put up with being groped is quite another. [TIME]
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Biglaw, Billable Hours, Boutique Law Firms, Litigators, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: The Biglaw 10K
First, do you even want to be doing this? Second, are you good enough? -
Billable Hours, Boutique Law Firms, In-House Counsel, Small Law Firms
Episode 10: Will Work For… Free?
When you turn to the economics of being a solo or small firm, the numbers often do not pan out when working for free. -
Boutique Law Firms, Caption Contests, Contests, Fashion, Fashion Is Fun, Nude Dancing, Old People, Pictures, Small Law Firms
Caption Contest Winner: Seriously, What The Hell Are These Lawyers Wearing?!
The men behind the legal team with a 1940s gangster style of dress are now revealed.