Beware The Adorable Rapist
A former sex-crimes prosecutor shares her views on the case of Brock Turner, the former Stanford student convicted of rape.
A Dispatch From D.C.: Powerful Women, Great Places To Work, And Lawyer Lit
Who are Washington's most powerful women lawyers, which D.C. firm made the "great places to work" list, and why do lawyers write novels?
Learning After Law School
Once you’ve got your law degree, how do you keep your professional skills up to date? Share your perspective in this brief survey, and you may be eligible to win a $250 gift card.
The Monster In The Three-Button Suit: Why You Should Worry More About Your Colleagues Than A Rapist In The Bushes
That trusted friend in the suit is far more likely to rape you than anyone hiding in the shrubbery, as sex-crimes prosecutor turned novelist Allison Leotta explains.
The 2013 ATL Holiday Gift Guide
No idea what to get for the fickle lawyer in your life? We're here to help.
You’re Ruthless — But Are You Gangster Ruthless?
Novelist Allison Leotta, author of the just-released Speak of the Devil, compares Biglaw life to the gangster life.
Law Firm Associates and Prostitutes: A Comparative Analysis
You’re good-looking, you like people, you know how to bill by the hour -- you could totally do this. But is being a high-class escort really a better job than the one you've got now? It depends....
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.
The Twelve Books of Christmas (2010)
Now that you’ve figured out what to give your secretary this holiday season, what about the lawyers in your life? Many of you have friends or family members who are lawyers or law students, and if you haven’t done so already, you need to get them — forgive the expression — Christmas presents (or holiday […]
Law of Attraction: Meet Allison Leotta, Novelist and Federal Prosecutor
I don’t want to step on Oprah’s toes, but I have a book recommendation for you: Law of Attraction. No, it has nothing to do with this law of attraction. Yes, you will enjoy it. This Law of Attraction is a novel by Allison Leotta, a federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C. It’s a fun, fast-paced […]