Vera Djordjevich

Vera Djordjevich joined Breaking Media as its Director of Research in September 2021. Prior to that, she was the Managing Director of Research & Consulting for Vault, where she worked for many years in both editorial and research capacities. Other past gigs include three years practicing law at a small litigation firm and an editorial stint at American Lawyer Media. Vera has a JD from NYU and a BA from Stanford University.

Posts by Vera Djordjevich

In-House Counsel

In-House Lawyers: Who You Gonna Call?

It’s time for our annual survey to determine the top outside counsel.

Biglaw

Where Biglaw Gets Its Lawyers: An ATL Infographic

In honor of Shark Week, here’s a deep dive into the sources of associates for five top law firms.

What You Didn’t Learn In Law School

How do you keep up with the competition? Share your perspective in this brief survey to help us benchmark your lifelong training in professional skills. As a thank you, qualified respondents receive a chance to win a $250 gift card.

Biglaw

Stat(s) Of The Week: ‘Soft Skills’ Are All The Rage

But are young lawyers learning?

Biglaw

Learning After Law School: How Do You Keep Your Skills Fresh?

Share your perspective in this short survey.

Law Schools

Stat(s) Of The Week: Best Of Breed Law Schools

If the ATL Top 50 Rankings represent Best in Show, which law schools would earn ribbons as Best of Breed?

Law Schools

The 2026 ATL Top 50 Law School Rankings Are Here!

Want to land a 'real' law job when you graduate? Check out this list.

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.

Courts

Stat(s) Of The Week: The Fastest Judge

A Supreme Court justice and hundreds from the government and press took on D.C.’s Capital Challenge road race.

Government

Stat(s) Of The Week: 1040 Blues

The opportunity costs of filing income tax returns.

In-House Counsel, Legal Operations

In-House Professionals: Did You Take Our Compensation Survey Yet?

Tell us how much you make and help us share valuable benchmarking information.

Technology

Stat(s) Of The Week: Is FOMO Fueling Layoffs?

Employers who cut jobs in anticipation of AI efficiencies may end up having to rehire.

AI Is Reshaping Legal Practice—But Tools Aren’t The Real Differentiator.

Explore the mindset, cultural shifts, and training strategies that define the AI‑savvy lawyer, revealing why human judgment, standardized competence, and integrated learning—not technology alone—will shape the future of the profession.

Courts