Chris Williams became a social media manager and assistant editor for Above the Law in June 2021. Prior to joining the staff, he moonlighted as a minor Memelord™ in the Facebook group Law School Memes for Edgy T14s. Before that, he wrote columns for an online magazine named The Muse Collaborative under the pen name Knehmo. He endured the great state of Missouri long enough to graduate from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. He is a former boatbuilder who cannot swim, interested in critical race theory, philosophy, and humor, and has a love for cycling that occasionally annoys his peers. You can reach him by email at [email protected] and by tweet at @WritesForRent.
Did Your Firm Announce Bonuses Yet?: We made it easy for you to catch up on (or rush) the compensation!
These Firms Did!: Linklaters, Clifford Chance.
Dumb Costs: Trump and Habba have to pay for their failures. With cash.
The Search Continues For A Missing Lawyer: While the Union County Fire/Rescue has suspended their search, the private search will keep on.
Good news right before Thanksgiving!
Adoption of Chrometa represents more than a technological upgrade; it reflects a professional philosophy that values accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
The Latest Bonus Matches: Tis the season to be thankful at Weil and Holwell Shuster !
Your Time Is Up: Statute of limitations means they won't get another bite at Comey.
Giving Up Isn't A Winning Strategy: Marc Elias weighs in on dealing with Trump.
Say A Little Less To Your LLM: Those ChatGPT chats aren't as private as the average person thinks!
An Icon For Our Time: Will Miss Piggy be the new emblem of resistance?
Now that's something to be thankful for!
The Answer To If Milbank Will Top the Scale Is!: Nah. They're paying out market bonuses.
It Pays To Work In Texas!: Vinson & Elkins announced bonuses!
...And Other Places, Too!: Simpson Thacher, Covington & Burling, and A&O Shearman.
The Biggest Loser: Lindsey Halligan manages to lose two cases at once!
ICE Is Using ChatGPT To Do Their Paperwork: If ethics won't stop them from arresting children, why wouldn't it stop them from half-assing their paperwork?
The simple trick? Money!
This Pro Bono Week, get inspired to give back with PLI’s Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files, a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by Alicia Aiken.
Biglaw Firm Announces In-Person Requirements Instead Of Bonuses: Learn how to read the room, Reed Smith.
Paul, Weiss Rewards Employees With Market Value Bonuses: Gotta reward the associates that stuck by them somehow!
The Trend Setter Announces Bonuses!: Vartabedian Hester & Haynes bonuses are on the market scale!
Bonus Medley!: Skadden, Cleary Gottlieb, Debevoise & Plimpton, White & Case, Davis Polk, Baker Botts, and Proskauer.
DOJ Issues Charges After 'Trump Whore' Hoax: There are better ways to use your time in law school.
Won't be able to see the family, but at least you got paid!
Just in time for holiday shopping!
Should have spent that time studying for Crim law.
AI powers tools for data intake, document management, and drafting contracts.
Boutique Firm Goes Above And Beyond The Bonus Scale: Wilkinson Stekloff is giving out so much money!
Biglaw Firms Are Sharing The Bonus News: Ropes & Gray, Hogan Lovells.
If You're Gonna Disagree, Go All Out: Judge Jerry Smith pens a 104 page dissent that is strangely preoccupied with George Soros.
Former Managing Partner Investigated For Sexual Harassment: Read for a quick breakdown of what not to do at the workplace.
They're spreading the HoLove!
New MegaFirm Announces Bonuses: McDermott Will & Schulte's bonuses are above the Cravath scale for some!
More Money For Associates!: Check out Dechert and Fried Frank!
Lindsay Halligan Wows With Incompetence: This is what happens when you fire all of the experienced prosecutors.
Judge Punished For Taking Halloween A Little Too Seriously: To be fair, probably the least offensive costume he could have gone with.
There are time and place limits on Jailhouse Rock.
Cravath Is Spreading Some Holiday Cheer!: Nothing brightens the spirit like some green!
And They Aren't The Only Ones!: McKool Smith, Paul Hastings and Cadwalader line their associates' pockets with cash!
A Disbarment Long Fought For: The profession wishes you adieu, Josh Kindred!
Praying For Hallucinations: Is AI or human error to blame for this misreading of Jones?
Will The ABA Finally Get Rid Of Its Diversity Requirements: Been on its last legs for a while now.