* Attorney for accused poker cheat explains that he loses all the time, so people who win all the time must be possible too. These are the math students law school was built to serve. [Card Player]
* A Davis Wright Tremaine partner has resigned amid controversy that a board he served on covered up allegations against the non-profit’s founder. [American Lawyer]
* Comedy writer writes tale of what would have happened if he’d listened to his mother and gone into law instead of comedy. Having read this contribution to the New Yorker’s humor section… he should have listened to his mom. [New Yorker]
Managing Partners are Navigating the AI Inflection Point.
New executive research from Ari Kaplan explores how law firm leaders are responding to changing client expectations, evolving economics, talent transformation, and AI governance.
* Inmate seeks to intervene on R. Kelly’s behalf. He feels a kinship because the prisoner is… Trapped in the Jail Cell. [Yahoo]
* LST is looking to expand its board as part of its commitment to maintain a board reflecting a cross-section of the legal industry. [Law School Transparency]
* Lawyers overpay for less? Shocking! [Legaltech News]
From ‘Vendor’ To ‘Partner’: How LexisNexis Is Deepening Law Firm Relationships
The company is emphasizing ‘white glove service’ in the AI era. Here’s what the initiative is delivering for clients.
* Irell & Manella may be suffering from failed merger exodus. [Business Insider]