Parenting
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Biglaw, Kids
Biglaw Mommy: Babies Are Not Happy Hour
Going to happy hour after work does not have even remotely the same impact, on a personal or a societal level, as Mommy Dear going home to take care of her child. Why keep fighting her on this issue? -
Biglaw, Kids
Biglaw Mommy: Let's Hear It For The Dads
Flex-time for the dads? Mommy Dear is all for it. And firms should be, too, because it just might mean that a Biglaw mommy can bill more hours if someone lets dad come home once in a while. - 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… -
Biglaw, Kids, Women's Issues
Biglaw Mommy: The Case for Flex-Time
Maybe we should all embrace a bit more flexibility, and cut the working moms a little slack.
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Kids, Women's Issues
Lawyer Moms Are Absolutely Terrifying
Lawyer moms are the real deal -- and they're scary. -
Biglaw, Kids, Women's Issues
Biglaw Mommy: Privacy Please
Biglaw, why not just let us lock our doors and keep working? We can bill and breastfeed at the same time, if only you’ll let us. -
Biglaw, Kids, Women's Issues
The Life And Times Of A Biglaw Mommy
Mommy Dear, Esq. is currently trying to “have it all,” “lean in,” and sometimes even cook dinner. She is very, very tired. -
Kids, Supreme Court Clerks
What Drove This Supreme Court Clerk To Become A Stay-At-Home Dad?
Which justice did he clerk for? Why did he become a stay-at-home dad in the first place? -
Barack Obama, Gender, Job Searches, Kids, Law Schools, Quote of the Day, Women's Issues
Much To Obama's Dismay, This Woman Quit Law School To Be A Mother
A counterpoint to President Obama’s statement that women leaving the workplace to become stay-at-home mothers was “not a choice we want Americans to make.” - Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use. -
Kids, Minority Issues, Pregnancy / Paternity, Racism
White Woman Learns What It's Like To Be A Black Mother, Sues
Woman sues because sperm bank turned her into a black person. -
Education / Schools, Fashion, Kids, Lawsuit of the Day, Privacy, Rank Stupidity
'Shame Suit' Leads To Stupid Lawsuit
Dude, your daughter is in high school. The only punishment she understands is humiliation... -
Attorney Misconduct, Barack Obama, Job Searches, Law Schools, Legal Ethics, Money, Politics, Solo Practitioners, Student Loans
A Final Warning To Those Who Enter The Law School Black Hole
If you're thinking of going to law school, please READ THIS FIRST. -
Kids, Lawsuit of the Day
Rachel Canning Should Have Listened To Her Parents
And now the litigious cheerleader needs a restraining order. -
Biglaw, Gender, Kids, Partner Issues, Quote of the Day, Women's Issues
Surviving Biglaw With Boobs Is Possible, Says Prominent Partner
How can women sail through the ranks in large law firms? The solution is simple.
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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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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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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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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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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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Biglaw, Kids, Women's Issues
Work/Life Balance, Biglaw Women, And Katy Perry
Katy Perry versus Cleary Gottlieb. -
Kids, Law Schools, Money, Student Loans
Father Ultimately Trolls Law Student Daughter
A daughter makes the mistake of listening to her dad -- and pays for it, dearly. -
Biglaw, Kids, Pregnancy / Paternity, Women's Issues
Biglaw Partner Begs Associates Not To Quit Because Of Their Kids
Take a look as one woman lawyer urges others to stay in the race. -
Constitutional Law, Crime, Kids, Quote of the Day, Violence
Prosecutor Says It's His Constitutional Right To Beat His Son
Did this guy allegedly engage in constitutionally protected child abuse (if such a thing exists)? -
Biglaw, Job Searches, Kids, Law Schools, Money
Law Practice: For Rich Kids Who Don't Like Math
Lawyers are more likely to come from relatively rich families. Who knew? -
Kids, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
Is Going Solo The Best Choice For Parents Who Practice?
Columnist Carolyn Elefant weighs the pros and cons of solo practice for working lawyer-parents. -
Kids, Money, New Jersey, Quote of the Day, Rudeness
'Spoiled' Jersey Girl Sues Her Parents After Refusing To Obey Their Rules
Poor little rich girl.