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Biglaw, Books
From Biglaw Partner To Big Law Author: An Interview With Ron Liebman
What advice does he have to offer to both aspiring attorneys and authors? -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 01.31.17
* Adam Feldman makes the case for Justice Neil Gorsuch. (Visit Above the Law at 8 p.m. for our live coverage of the Supreme Court announcement.) [Empirical SCOTUS]
* Speaking of SCOTUS, a former shortlister and current feeder judge, Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson, has a new book out: All Falling Faiths: Reflections on the Promise and Failure of the 1960s. [Amazon (affiliate link)]
* Is the “chaos” of the Trump Administration’s early days really just the startup-like disruption of the established order? [Althouse]
* Professor Ilya Somin analyzes — and endorses — San Francisco’s lawsuit against President Trump’s “sanctuary cities” order. [Volokh Conspiracy / Washington Post]
* Professor Eric Chiappinelli offers two recommendations for law schools to survive — and even thrive — in today’s challenging environment. [PrawfsBlawg]
* Is the hiring of lawyer turned journalist Megyn Kelly the first step in NBC’s transformation into the next Fox News? [Instapundit]
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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… -
Biglaw, Books, Minority Issues
'If I Wag My Finger About Diversity And Inclusion, My Law Firm Partners Will Give Me A Different Finger'
Everyone in a law firm must be able to understand and articulate why diversity and inclusion are important.
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Biglaw, Books
Standard Of Review: A Notable New Novel About Biglaw
Author Ron Liebman is a former partner at Patton Boggs, so he understands the demanding life of attorneys in Biglaw. -
Books
Standard Of Review: 'The Whistler' Is A Return To Form For Grisham
Thanks to a strong plot, The Whistler is a great read for Grisham fans who don't mind a lack of character development. -
Books, Movies, Television
Standard Of Review: Handing Out Some Awards For 2016
Here are the awards (which run the gamut from serious to irreverent). -
Technology
Why 2017 Will Be Great
Tech columnist Jeff Bennion offers a short list of goals you can set to make 2017 the best year it can be. -
Books, Litigators
Standard Of Review: 'Law And Disorder' Is Strong On Legal Process, But Struggles With Story And Characters
An entertaining read, but undermined by its lack of character development and clumsy integration of the author's views. - Sponsored
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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Books, Celebrities, Media and Journalism
7 Fantastic Excerpts From Former Biglaw Attorney Megyn Kelly's Autobiography, 'Settle For More'
One cannot help but respect Megyn Kelly's journey and career progression. -
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Biglaw
Former Biglaw Mailroom Clerk Writes Book Called 'The Law Firm That Called Me The N-Word'
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Holidays and Seasons, Shopping
2016 Holiday Gift Guide For Lawyers
Bring holiday cheer to lawyers everywhere!
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Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
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Federal Judges, Richard Posner, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Judge Richard Posner Corrects The Record Regarding His Supreme Court Comments
Two important clarifications from Judge Posner about his controversial remarks. -
Crime, Dan Markel, Deaths, Murder
The Dan Markel Case: A Prosecutor's Evolving Perspective
New comments from State Attorney Willie Meggs raise the possibility of more arrests. -
Biglaw, Career Alternatives, Television
'Goliath': An Interview With Lawyer And Writer Jonathan Shapiro
A former federal prosecutor and Kirkland & Ellis alum talks about his latest TV project. -
Books, Crime, Dan Markel, Deaths, Murder
The Dan Markel Case: Insights From Wendi Adelson's Novel
Wendi Adelson's novel sheds (chilling) light on her marriage to the late Dan Markel.