Understanding Big Law: A Must-Read Guide To One Of The Most Challenging Workplaces In The World Is Now Available
An Am Law 100 partner and rainmaker penned Big Law Confidential to help the rest of us understand the law firms that help run the world.
Morning Docket: 07.07.21
*New legislation lets gun violence victims sue reckless gun sellers and manufacturers. [WSJ] *Mind your things and cross your letters. Fed Circuit takes IP lawyers to task for potentially vague patent. [Reuters] *Will innovative seats in C suites bring more C notes? At least 3 top 100 firms think so. [Law.com] *Elon Musk is his cousin's keeper. Unfortunately, it could cost him. [Business Insider] *Amy Coney Barrett's decisions haven't been as right leaning as they could have been. That's good, right? [WaPo]
Pursuing The Pro Bono Story: A Conversation With Alicia Aiken
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.
Donald Trump, Not Suing, And The Streisand Effect
Pity the poor lawyers in the White House.
A Little Negotiation Could Save You Thousands on Your Student Loans
How a Northwestern Law student uses collective bargaining to help everyone get a better deal.
From The Career Files: New Year’s Resolutions For Lawyers
If we were honest with ourselves, we would admit that New Year’s Resolutions are rarely successful
From The Career Files: Why Lawyers Need To Pay Attention To Spirituality
According to many studies, lawyers (especially family lawyers) have some of the highest stress, depression, anxiety and addiction levels of any profession
Chrometa: Turning Time Into Billable Value For Modern Lawyers
Adoption of Chrometa represents more than a technological upgrade; it reflects a professional philosophy that values accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
How I Escaped Feeling Like A Fraud As An Attorney
I never fully aligned with the study or practice of the law.
From Across the Desk: Capital-Markets Centric Firms
Bruce MacEwen of Adam Smith Esq. continues his taxonomy of law firms with the capital-markets centric firms.
From Across the Desk: A Law Firm Taxonomy – Introduction
Bruce MacEwen categorizes different types of law firms.