Above the Law

So I Worked, Because I’m A Mom: A Government Lawyer’s Experiences After Having A Child

You can do it, just plan, have patience, and don’t be afraid to bring your kid around every now and again.

Asking For Sex In Exchange For Legal Services Is Apparently Frowned Upon Now!

Florida man does Florida man stuff.

More Biglaw Firms Encourage Associates And Staff To Use Gender Pronouns In Email Signatures

This is a move that goes far in setting the tone of inclusion at law firms.

Hedge Fund Finds Hollywood Success… In South Korea

These are the lengths one apparently must go to not lose one’s shirt in film finance.

Morning Docket: 02.14.20

* A Miami lawyer has been charged for allegedly offering to make a defendant’s criminal case go away in exchange for sex. Seems like we have been discussing Florida lawyers acting badly a lot lately… [USA Today]

* Harvey Weinstein’s defense lawyer told jurors that the prosecutors have presented an “alternate universe” when arguing their case. [CNN]

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The Broken Federal Judiciary — See Also

Is The Federal Judiciary Diverse? Nope, but you knew that already.

“Liberal Lion” Is Alleged Sexual Harasser: The shocking allegations against the late Judge Stephen Reinhardt.

The Biglaw Fake Wedding Proposal: With the Back Street Boys and Good Morning America.

Biglaw Partner’s Alleged Inappropriate Butt Shaking: Just try to get that image out of your mind.

Donald Trump, Petty AF? Yup, that tracks.

Associates Say This Biglaw Firm Is The Best For Formal Training

If law schools won't give you practical training, law firms have to.

Just How Fulsome Was Jes Staley’s Description Of His Ties To Jeffrey Epstein To British Regulators?

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Legalweek20: Déjà Vu All Over Again

This year’s Legalweek conference was the tenth that I’ve attended, and has it ever changed over the years. Gone are the days of barely clothed angels hired by an exhibitor to lure in attendees from the cold. But truth be told I don’t miss the nearly naked angels one bit. Thankfully that marketing ploy — […]

Clarence Thomas Speaks Candidly About Being A Judge

He's not trying to be anyone's hero.

Celebrating Black History Month: 5 Black Female Lawyers Who Forever Changed The Game

In celebration of Black History Month this year, we’ve compiled a list of five black women attorneys we think everyone needs to know.

Holy Crap! The Sexual Harassment Allegations Against The Late Judge Stephen Reinhardt Are Shocking

Behind closed doors, Judge Reinhardt was allegedly far from the ideal liberal.

Ninth Circuit Slaps Down Anti-Trans Parents’ Snowflake Lawsuit

FOH with that nonsense about a 1A right to exclude other people's kids from public education!

What Is The State Of The Litigation Finance Industry? Please Share Your Insights

Litigators and in-house counsel: Who are your preferred financiers?