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Morning Docket: 08.07.14
* Let’s get ready to rumble! Not wanting to be left out of the party, Oklahoma has also asked the Supreme Court to take a look at its same-sex marriage statute which was recently slapped down by the Tenth Circuit. [National Law Journal]
* Dewey know what financial restructuring adviser Joff Mitchell of Zolfo Cooper said to this failing firm’s partners right before it flopped for good? “Look, there is no way here to save this firm.” Ouch. That had to have sucked. [Forbes]
* The examiner who was appointed to monitor law firm billing for the City of Detroit’s bankruptcy is now questioning Dentons’ fees of up to $27K per month to talk to the press. Whoa there… [Detroit Free Press]
* Working Mother and Flex-Time Lawyers have released the latest ranking of the Top 50 Law Firms for Women. Vivia Chen feels “a bit dirty” after reading the list — and you probably should, too. [The Careerist]
* Leisure Suit Larry’s successors are here to stay for a while: Case Western Reserve Law’s co-interim deans will stay on in their current positions for the upcoming school year. [Crain’s Cleveland Business]
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Ask the Experts, Biglaw, Billable Hours, Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers, Pro Bono
From the Career Files: Biglaw Practice Today -- Damn The Torpedoes
Sarah Powell of Duke Law offers four benefits of working at a Biglaw firm: résumé gold, training, flexibility, and pro bono. - Sponsored
Diving Into Generative AI: A Practical Guide For Law Firms Starting From Scratch
NetDocuments’ Michelle Spencer on where to start, what to ask, and considerations for implementing generative AI tools in your organization. -
Biglaw, Gender, Rankings, Women's Issues
The 50 Best Law Firms For Women (2013)
When it comes to welcoming women, not all law firms are created equal. Which firms made the cut?
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Biglaw, Gender, Rankings, Women's Issues
Working Mother and Flex-Time Lawyers Announce the 50 Best Law Firms for Women
Which law firms were rated as the best for women in 2012? Have a look at the list, and find out! -
In-House Counsel
Moonlighting: Is There Facetime for In-House Lawyers?
Flex-time arrangements are particularly useful to lawyers who have many other obligations outside of work, such as learning new pole-dancing routines. What about facetime — do in-house lawyers deal with facetime issues? -
Associate Advice, Biglaw, Books, In-House Counsel, Job Searches, Law Schools, Partner Issues
Law & Reorder: An Interview with Deborah Epstein Henry
Today is the official release date of Law & Reorder, a new book by Deborah Epstein Henry, a leading consultant to the legal profession. Henry, whom we’ve interviewed and written about before, is an expert on such topics as workplace restructuring, talent management, work/life balance, and the retention and promotion of lawyers — all topics […]