Exercise

Test Case: Bringing Sexy Back? A Partner Gives Pole Dancing A Chance.

A partner decides that it's time to bring sexy back (and not just on Halloween).

Trying Cases Is Physical Work

You work your brain as a lawyer, but you work your body, too—or you should, if you want to win.

Non-Sequiturs: 08.08.16

* Does the future of transgender rights go through the Supreme Court? [Constitution Daily] * There's been a lot of chatter about it, but what do the rules say about the scenario of Donald Trump dropping out of the presidential race? [WSJ Law Blog] * The Olympics is great fun for nationalism, but there is a dark side behind it, as Professor Ilya Somin explains. Here is one idea to do away with that. [Volokh Conspiracy] * The latest on what went on behind closed doors at Fox during Roger Ailes's reign. [Law and More] * In-house lawyer Suleen Lee, general counsel to The Barre Code, gives new meaning to "character and fitness." [Chicago Lawyer] * Law professors in defense of the working legal standard in campus rape cases. [Huffington Post] * Shearman & Sterling partner Richard Hsu interviews leading legal journalist Jeffrey Toobin, author of the new book American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst (affiliate link). [Hsu Untied] * And Randy Maniloff of Coverage Opinions interviews legendary law professor Arthur Miller. [Law.com] * Congrats to Orrick's D.C. associates on more than doubling their contribution to Legal Aid's Generous Associates Campaign this year! [Orrick]

Test Case: The 18-Mile Enchantments Hike Was Among The Most Painful Experiences Of My Life. Can I Face It Again?

Six years ago, my best friend Brenna convinced me to thru-hike the Enchantments, a steep 18-mile trek in North Central Washington, which I hiked with a right leg that refused to bend during the final eight miles. It was one of the most physically painful experiences of my life, both because my knee felt like […]

Lawyer Qualifies For Olympics, Worries About Taking Time Off From Law Firm

He'll compete in the Rio Olympics on August 21. Congratulations!

Beyond Biglaw: Walk And Talk

Many of you are engaged in a dangerous activity, as you read these words....