Beyond Biglaw: Matching Talent To Mission
As we approach the dog days of August, it's a good time to take stock of personal and firm progress so far in 2016.
15 Important Tips For Men On How To Succeed As Lawyers
If you follow this advice, you'll find great success in your career as a lawyer, despite your gender.
Opus 2 Steps Up Its AI Game With Acquisition Of A Legal Tech Startup
With the addition of Uncover’s technology, the litigation software is delivering rapid innovation.
9 Fundamentals For A New In-House Litigator (Or, Outside Litigators’ Blind Spots)
What does a litigator need to know when she moves from a law firm to an in-house position?
Supporting Trump Or Clinton? Plead the Fifth!
In-house columnist Stephen R. Williams has taken a professional vow of political silence for the rest of the election season.
alt.legal: Alt Trek, The Next Generation (Of Law Students)
Understanding innovation and technology is a big advantage for young lawyers -- and law schools are beginning to agree.
3 Factors That Make Law Firms So Toxic
Ever wonder exactly what makes law firms such miserable places to work?
What Even Is AI ‘Competence’? It Depends.
Takeaways from a Legalweek panel on evolving malpractice risks.
Non-Sequiturs: 07.19.16
* Insiders claim Megyn Kelly has told stories of sexual harassment at the hands of Roger Ailes to attorneys from Paul, Weiss. No wonder it looks like Ailes is on his way out. [New York Magazine] * Be careful you don't accidentally tweet your political opinions from your employer's Twitter account, especially if you work for the Department of Justice. [Gizmodo] * 5 tips to rebound when your legal game is considered "has been." [Law and More] * Taking the New York bar? Do yourself a favor and minimize your stress on test day -- order your lunch ahead of time. [Custom Gourmet NY] * There's going to be a new season of Making a Murderer. [Slate] * Restrictions on reproductive freedom are more than just a political talking point, there are real women who have to make tough choices as a result of the burdensome laws. [Huffington Post] * Law professor is after blood, or at least disbarment, over the prosecution of the Freddie Gray case. [Washington Post]
The Road Not Taken: Can We Really Have It All?
Law does not have a reputation of being the sort of industry that inspires and motivates its participants, but it doesn’t have to be this way.
Beyond Biglaw: 2 Perspectives On Error Trapping
It's important for everyone in the chain to accept responsibility for helping to avoid mistakes.
From The Career Files: Why I Went To Law School
Did you have a good reason for going to law school? Was going to law school a mistake for you?
The New Way Litigators Handle Depositions Applies AI Every Step Of The Way
Depositions by Filevine help with scheduling, tracking goals, and trial prep.
Why You Should Go On Vacation
Even if you love your work and love your city and love your neighbors, you need to break away every so often, and during the summer is the best time.
The In-House Career Ladder Stepping Stool
The career ladder for in-house counsel is more like a stepping stool with a few rungs at wildly intermittent intervals.
Old Lady Lawyer: Effective Lawyering Is More Than Just Knowing The Law
Academic skills will always have their place in education, but they are not necessarily reliable predictors of effective lawyering.
Finance And Law: Is Computer Software Coming To Replace You?
Technology is changing the legal profession, and lawyers must think about how this can increase their productivity.
The Road Not Taken: Tailored To Fit
The minimum one can do is be aware of the importance of workplace culture. How much you can adapt without betraying your own authenticity?