Leading The Way For Black Women Lawyers
An important step in diversifying the profession.
Remembering The First All-Black Law Firm
It opened in 1868, after the Civil War.
Skills That Set Firms Apart
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See, This Is Why We Need Black Lawyers
An important first.
The First Black Woman On The Federal Bench
She played a pivotal role in the end of segregation.
Yes, Black Lawyers Matter
An important first.
When You Can Be A Judge, But Not A Citizen
Some Black legal history to start Black History Month.
Your Definitive Resource On Decrypting Crypto, Digital Assets, And Web3
"Decrypting Crypto" is a go-to guide for understanding the technology and tools underlying Web3 and issues raised in the context of specific legal practice areas.
Biglaw Firm’s Black History Month Efforts Go Terribly Awry
And we're here for the social media backlash.
This Trailblazer Broke Important Ground For Elite Law Schools And The Judiciary
Quite the impressive story.
Not Allowed To Be A U.S. Citizen, But Still An American Judge
Perfect trivia question to begin Black History Month.
Jeff Sessions Exposes The Soft Bigotry Of Inaction
From Sessions, the comments read as pretty much everything that is wrong with the Trumpist approach to civil rights.
Why Better Billing Statements Can Improve Your Firm’s Finances—And Your Client Relationships
Outdated billing is costing law firms money. Discover how clear, modern billing practices boost profits, trust, and cash flow in 2025.
Non-Sequiturs: 02.10.16
* Nope, Black History month still isn’t racist. Here’s an explanation one more time for those that need it. [Popehat] * Hey! Now there is science to back up what we all knew: Voter ID laws suppress the vote. [Talking Points Memo] * Not everyone gets access to the same justice: non-prosecution agreements are reserved […]
For Minority Law Students, Black History Month Is More Than Just A Tribute To The Past
Discrimination is not a ghost of the past, it is an issue that haunts our society today.
Non-Sequiturs: 02.04.16
* Listen, I support people leaving the law to take a job that is more fulfilling, but Emily Boutard quit her job to make tiny furniture. I just hope the paycheck isn't correspondingly small. [deMilked] * Law professor Alafair Burke uses her real life experiences in the law to write her novels. [Female First] * Alan Dershowitz reflects on his work on the O.J. Simpson trial. [Business Insider] * This week in Black History includes a notable first for Harvard Law. [LA Sentinel] * Can you imagine getting censured at your job for a paper you wrote in law school? That might happen to Ben Lindy, who is running for an Ohio House seat. [Volokh Conspiracy] * Best practices for law firms when dealing with cloud security. [LCCA]
Non-Sequiturs: 02.03.16
* Style tips to take you from court to the Met Gala (okay, you will probably never go to the Met Gala, but still) from Amal Clooney. [Popsugar] * Welp, this is one way to get your legal expenses paid for: A gay porn site is willing to cover former Congressman Aaron Schock's legal bills if only he'll appear in a few films. [Wonkette] * This is the Donald Trump we have all come to expect: he's accusing Ted Cruz (over Twitter, natch) of "stealing" the Iowa Caucus. [The Slot] * A great idea to link Black History Month with the current presidential election. [Chicago Sun-Times] * The history of how vagrancy laws gave the police nearly unlimited power. [Time] * Sure, Bernie Madoff is a crook, but in prison he is a rockstar -- and his stock is only going up. [Law and More] * Giving the quiet Justice Souter his due. [Anton Piatigorsky Blog] * Taking a shot at the NRA, because as angry as most Americans are, we agree about one thing. [Funny or Die]
The Legal Side Of Black History
Know this tidbit of Black History?