Above the Law

Biglaw’s Diversity Efforts Are Slowing, But Aren’t Dead Yet

The war on DEI can be seen in Biglaw's numbers.

Senator Whitehouse Is Still Waiting For Todd Blanche To Explain The Ghislaine Maxwell Prison Transfer

The question has been asked for ten months... the answer has not arrived.

From Foonberg To Fan: Celebrating A Half Century Of Law Firm Independents

Despite their different approaches, Foonberg and Fan have more in common than you’d expect.

No Laughing Matter: Humor’s Place In Legal Pedagogy

Hopefully the lesson won't put you to sleep.

Conflict Is Not The Problem. Avoiding It Is.

Lawyers are paid to deal with conflict. The better ones learn how to reduce the heat, find the issue, and move the conversation forward.

The Legal Tech–To-English Dictionary (2.0) Is Here!

Now with updates for the AI era. 

Another Boutique Goes Above Milbank On Associate Compensation While The Rest Of Biglaw Is Still Thinking About It

Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone goes above the Milbank scale at every class year — joining a growing list of boutiques that are simply paying more.

I Used Generative AI Responsibly For Legal Work. You Can Too.

For certain types of legal and business-related work AI can be incredibly helpful.

The Things To Think About Before Taking Your Biotech Company Public

The biotech IPOs window is now open, but that doesn’t mean every company can go through it.

Morning Docket: 06.25.26

* Minority representation among the legal profession up slightly, despite the hostile pressures of the last couple years. [American Lawyer]

* Powerful lawyers expect AI to disrupt the traditional law firm. Or at least that’s what AI is telling them to say. [Bloomberg Law News]

* This disruption has already hit China, where some young lawyers are seeking new careers as AI replaces junior jobs. [South China Morning Post]

* Former judge settles case against judiciary alleging she was harassed for dressing too fancy. [ABA Journal]

* Ghislaine Maxwell argues that her rights were violated because accuser suits functioned as de facto prosecutions. [Reuters]

* This may come as a shock, but Trump’s pick for top IRS lawyer is one of his personal lawyers. [New York Times]

* State bar offering complimentary AI access to members. [Florida Bar]

Arrests And AI — See Also

FBI Arrests Eric Adams’s Former Chief Of Staff: Frank Carone arrested on federal bribery charges.

Computer For Counsel?: Perplexity has a fix for the administrative grunt work you didn’t go to law school to do.

Winston Taylor: New (merged) firm, fewer Texas partners.

Welcome To Miami: Retired Biglaw partner helped bring the World Cup to the city.

Mind Your Taxes, Mencia: Failure to file is no laughing matter.

On This Week Of Thinking Like A Lawyer: The Supreme Court passes up on McBryde, AI resume gender discrepancies, and pool management.

The Impact Of Dobbs Isn’t What The Far Right Hoped For

Criminalizing abortion in large swaths of the nation didn't end it.

Retired Biglaw Partner Becomes Miami’s World Cup ‘Consigliere’

He negotiated FIFA agreements and got shots in his eyes.

Winston’s Texas Two-Step: More Than A Dozen Lone Star Partners Have Headed For The Exits

The merger may be finalized, but the departures aren't.

Thomson Reuters Rebuilt CoCounsel: A Pivot

The TR announcement felt a little different.