As Asian Americans Become More Pivotal In The Affirmative Action Debate, Both Sides Weigh In
Two opposing viewpoints on affirmative action, from Cory Liu and Jenn Fang.
Asian Americans Are Being Used As A Wedge To Advance The Anti-Affirmative Action Agenda
Many Asians are actually strong proponents of affirmative action.
Thomson Reuters Editors + Law-Based AI: Why The Sum Is Greater Than The Parts
Practical Law's ‘Dynamic Tool Set’ application allows you to unleash the power of an army of attorney-experts while leveraging state-of-the-art gen AI.
Speak Up, Rise Up, Lift Up
Congratulations to the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) on the success of its annual dinner.
AABANY’s 2016 Annual Dinner: Speak Up | Rise Up | Lift Up
Please mark your calendar for February 24, and get your tickets if you don't already have them!
Asian-American Groups Sue Harvard For Admissions Discrimination
If anybody should be bitching about Affirmative-Action, it's Asian-Americans.
3 Things A Law Student Learned From The Death Of His Father
Columnist Renwei Chung reflects on the unexpected passing of his father last year.
How Time Tracking And Passive Tracking Tools Are Helping Law Firms Capture More Revenue
Discover how passive time-tracking tools help law firms boost revenue, reduce billing errors, and save time—featuring insights from the 2025 MyCase Legal Industry Report.
Congratulations To AEF On A Wonderful Benefit Dinner
A judge and a community leader shared their thoughts on public service at AEF's benefit dinner last week.
Congratulations To AABANY On Another Successful Annual Dinner
Which outstanding individuals did the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) honor at its recent annual dinner?
What Could Disrupt Diversity in Law? The Economy, Stupid.
How will changes in the law school population affect diversity in the legal industry?
‘The Gilded Age of Biglaw’: Biglaw Culture Breeds Big Bonuses, But Little Diversity
If you are reading this, then you probably believe you have a social responsibility. This column is for you. This column is for the crusaders of change.
Discover Powerful Negotiation And Exceptional Client Service With Foundation Insights
This new GenAI-powered deal point extraction tool provides big advantages in the negotiation process and beyond.
‘Ball Don’t Lie’ – What Percentage Of Biglaw Partners Are White?
The answer might surprise you (or it might not, if you've been around long enough).
‘Started From The Bottom, Now We’re Here’: Minorities In The Legal Profession
Please welcome new columnist Renwei Chung, who will be addressing diversity issues in the legal profession.
Morning Docket: 11.20.14
* Deep in the heart of Texas, a judge refused to dismiss Gov. Rick Perry’s felony case over a silly technicality in the underlying paperwork concerning the special prosecutor’s oath of office. [CNN] * This lawyer got a spanking for including a noncompete in an associate’s contract that said he wouldn’t be able to practice the same type of law for two years. [Legal Profession Blog via ABA Journal] * UVA Law came in at #7 in the Graduate Programs ranking of the 50 best law schools, but the the school doesn’t “focus on year-to-year fluctuations in rankings.” Keep those collars popped high. [Cavalier Daily] * “I’m hopeful that we’ll get our Tracy back, the guy everyone loves.” Tracy Morgan’s lawyer says the comedian’s crash with a Wal-Mart truck this summer has left him with a traumatic brain injury. [Bloomberg] * After its giant, website-crashing sale debacle earlier this month, someone decided to file a class-action suit against Sephora for discriminating against Asian customers whose accounts were blocked. [Reuters]
From Lawyer To Novelist: An Interview With Helen Wan, Author Of The Partner Track
How can you write a novel while holding down a demanding day job as a lawyer? How can women and minority lawyers position themselves for success in Biglaw? Author Helen Wan shares her insights.
Lawyerly Lairs: An In-House Counsel’s Housing Hunt
Where does this corporate counsel work, and how big was his budget?