Women’s Issues
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Women's Issues
Is There Gender Bias In Patent Litigation?
The data and experience of women don't look good. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
Sex And Biglaw: Why Do The Suits Keep Coming?
It’s no surprise that in the age of #MeToo, white male hegemony in Biglaw is being exposed, called out, and challenged. - Sponsored
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms. -
In-House Counsel
How Low Can They Go? Let’s End Silicon Valley’s 'Pink Ghettos'
A single token woman on a board or in the general counsel office won’t address systemic sexism and sexual harassment.
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Women's Issues
No, Sexual Harassment Is Not Part Of Being A Female Criminal Defense Attorney
Why aren't we willing to do more to protect women in the legal profession? -
Law Schools
Armed With A Yale Law Degree, She Became A Woman Of Many Firsts
How many firsts did this woman achieve over the course of her career? -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 01.02.18
* Matthew Riehl, the gunman in the Colorado shooting this weekend who killed a deputy sheriff and wounded four police officers and two civilians, was a former lawyer in Wyoming whose alma mater, Wyoming Law, warned students about his “suspicious behavior” in early November. [Denver Post; Laramie Live]
* In his 2017 State of the Judiciary Report, Chief Justice John Roberts focused on court emergency preparedness, but included an addendum about sexual harassment within the judiciary, announcing that proper procedures must be in place to “ensure an exemplary workplace for every judge and every court employee.” No mention of the recently retired Judge Alex Kozinski was made. [Washington Post]
* Joel Sanders, the former CFO of failed firm Dewey & LeBoeuf who was convicted on securities fraud and conspiracy charges, has reached a settlement with the SEC, but the agency will move forward with proceedings against Stephen DiCarmine, the firm’s ex-executive director. [New York Law Journal]
* As usual, the new year brings with it a slew of new laws. In some states, voter ID laws will go into effect, while in others, police won’t be able to arrest people for immigration enforcement purposes. Plus, pets will be treated more like children after divorces in at least one state. [CNN]
* Speaking of new laws, marijuana is now fully legal in California, and if you’re 21 or older, you can now purchase and possess up to an ounce for recreational use. This a “monumental moment” for the Golden State, but don’t forget that the Feds still consider the drug to be an illegal Schedule I narcotic. [Los Angeles Times]
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Law Schools
New Dean Will Be Only Woman Of Color To Lead Top 30 Law School
We can only hope that the school will continue its meteoric rise in the rankings under her guidance. -
Women's Issues
What Really Goes On Behind Closed Doors When A Biglaw Partner Gropes An Associate
Here's a hint: the partner is still working at the firm. - Sponsored
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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Women's Issues
When It Comes To Sexual Harassment, If You See Or Hear Something, Say Something
We speak on behalf of our clients, but perhaps our colleagues don’t have the same value... -
Biglaw
When A Summer Associate Says She's Escaped A Rape, Who Do You Believe, A Drunk Law Student Or Powerful Partner?
Here in the legal profession, it is often the case that those who opt to break their silence are disbelieved, shamed, and even shunned. -
Biglaw, Sponsored Content
Can Data And Analytics Help Close The Biglaw Gender Gap?
The free report is now available for download. -
Technology, Women's Issues
Robots Will Never Be As Creative As Lawyers
But if the legal profession remains as it is today, then male lawbots will likely be more valued than female lawbots.
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Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
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Women's Issues
Women In Biglaw Should Be Pleased That Partners Aren't Showing Them Their Members
It's the little things that count, right? -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 11.29.17
* Recently confirmed Judge Timothy J. Kelly (D.D.C.) has refused to block Mick Mulvaney from serving as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, denying a request from would-be director Leandra English’s for a temporary restraining order. Donuts for everyone! [CNN]
* The Senate has confirmed Greg Katsas, one of President Trump’s former legal advisers, to the D.C. Circuit. The Thomas law clerk will replace Judge Janice Rogers Brown on one of the nation’s most influential courts. [ABC News]
* AT&T has responded to the Justice Department’s lawsuit over its planned merger with Time Warner, and things just got ugly. AT&T claims that the government has no antitrust argument because it’s not buying a competitor. [Washington Post]
* For the second time this year, the Supreme Court has suspended the wrong attorney. This time around, the Supreme Court bar accidentally suspended a former Supreme Court employee. Oopsie! [Associated Press]
* With the goal of having women make up at least 50 percent of the leadership roles on its litigation teams, JPMorgan is trying to make a major statement with its latest initiative for women in the legal profession. [American Lawyer]
* “I don’t give a f–k, I will burn the place to the ground….” Ross Cellino and Stephen Barnes of Cellino & Barnes continue to have a very friendly relationship as the firm is dissolved. [New York Daily News]
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Marijuana, Sexual Harassment
#MeToo And The Marijuana Industry: Ignore Harassment Policies At Your Own Peril
Many cannabis businesses lack any sort of policies to address workplace harassment. -
Women's Issues
The Only Way For The Legal Profession To Change For Women May Be Through Litigation
A lack of progress is why columnist Jill Switzer discourages women from applying to law school. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
No Touching! (Anywhere?): Sexual Harassment Dialogue Finale
Men shouldn't feel like they need to beware -- they should be AWARE. -
Biglaw
Women Lawyers: Slowly Chipping Away At The Glass Ceiling
Kudos to the brave women lawyers who filed suit and are the instigators of change in the legal profession. -
Women's Issues
The Weinstein Effect: The Power Of The Sun
In a way, the legal community was lucky to get an early start on how to handle sexual harassment.