Joe Patrice
Joe Patrice joined Above the Law in 2013. Joe received a degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Oregon and a J.D. from the NYU School of Law. From 2001, he worked as a litigator for both Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton and Lankler Siffert & Wohl, representing a variety of individuals, institutions, and foreign sovereigns in criminal and civil matters. Joe left legal practice in 2012 to pursue writing, contributing to numerous publications, including ATL, before joining the full-time staff.
Posts by Joe Patrice
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CourtsAlito And Thomas Still In Scalia's Shadow (When It Comes To Undisclosed Luxury Gifts)
Senate Judiciary investigation report identifies Scalia as the source of a lot of Supreme Court mischief. -
GovernmentBest Of 2024: Ron DeSantis Claims Victory Over Disney And All He Had To Do Was Give Disney Everything They Wanted
Remember when Ron DeSantis 'won" against Disney? 
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ShoppingLast Minute Shopping For A Lawyer? We've Got You Covered!
The Lawyer Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gifts For The Attorney In Your Life
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BiglawFirm Yet Again Hands Out Patently Huge Bonuses To Stay Ahead Of The Market
These big bonuses keep attracting top talent. -
In-House Counsel'United Healthcare' Using DMCA Against Luigi Mangione Images Which Is Bizarre & Wildly Inappropriate
Because this isn't how copyright law works. -
TechnologyQuantum Computing Is Coming And Lawyers Aren't Ready
2025 is almost here and it's time to get serious about quantum computing. -
Small Law FirmsLawyer Walks Right Off Job After Fee Cut From $200/Hour To $15/Hour
Well, technically the cut hadn't been finalized yet, but the point remains. -
CourtsOfficially Unethical To Suggest Sam Alito Is Unethical
Being a Supreme Court justice means never having to say you're sorry... but everyone else has to apologize to you. 
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CourtsPlummeting Faith In American Courts Among 10 Largest Declines Worldwide
But the courts have a plan... and it's to blame the messenger. -
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GovernmentBiden Commutes Kids4Cash Judge And That's... OK I Guess
He put kids in prison for profit. But that doesn't mean he wasn't a candidate for clemency.
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Law Firm Business Development Is More Than Relationship Building
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How The New Lexis+ AI App Empowers Lawyers On The Go
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AI Presents Both Opportunities And Risks For Lawyers. Are You Prepared?
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CourtsAttorneys Redact Everything Except Articles & Prepositions... Judge Is Less Than Pleased
A redaction themed benchslap. -
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PodcastsReplacing Judges With AI And Other Stupid Ideas
Elon's got some thoughts on the judicial system. -
CourtsDefendant Who Soared Over Bench To Attack Judge Sentenced
Viral clip star going away for a while. -
BiglawTop Firm Handing Out MILLION DOLLAR Bonuses To Some Associates
That's quite a bit above market. -
CourtsJudge Orders Lawyers To Have Lunch To Think About What They Did
Plaintiff's counsel covers the bill, defense covers the tip.
