Solving Biglaw’s Gender Gap
The time has passed to get mad about the gender gap -- but the time has not passed to do something about it.
Research Proves Women Should Not Work For Republicans
This is why every female associate needs to know her boss's politics.
Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short
As federal borrowing caps tighten financing options for law students, one organization is stepping in to negotiate the terms they can't secure alone.
7 Highlights From The 2015 Survey On Retention And Promotion Of Women In Law Firms
Hopefully we are not one hundred years away from gender equality in the partnership ranks.
The Top 10 Geographic Markets Where Women And Minorities Succeed In Making Partner
Diversity and inclusion have a long way to go in our industry, but these markets show signs of progress.
The View From Up North: Will Adding Women Board Members Make A Difference?
What is Canada doing to close the gender gap, and does it even matter?
Law School Women Don’t Need ‘Lower Pressure’ Environments
Stop telling women they thrive when the pressure is off.
What Even Is AI ‘Competence’? It Depends.
Takeaways from a Legalweek panel on evolving malpractice risks.
Good News and Bad News About In-House Counsel Compensation
Total cash compensation is up, but bonuses are down, and the gender gap persists.
Morning Docket: 07.23.12
* Presidential campaigns for Election 2012 are focusing in on the Supreme Court and future appointments to the high court, and Vice President Joe Biden is really not a fan of Justice Scalia. [POLITICO] * Dewey know what the ramifications of D&L’s $50M insurance policy will mean for the resolution of the failed firm’s bankruptcy proceedings? Well, Steve Davis is probably happy. [Thomson Reuters News & Insight] * Howrey going to pay off all of our creditors? Probably by dipping into the coffers of the 70 other law firms that took on our defectors. Have fun with all of those subpoenas. [Capital Business / Washington Post] * The percentage of women in Biglaw partnership positions is up 2.8% since 2003, but the equity gender gap remains. At least some progress is being made. [National Law Journal] * “I thought your papers were terrific, I just disagreed with them.” Kleiner Perkins isn’t a fan of backhanded compliments, so the firm is appealing a judge’s decision to keep Ellen Pao’s case out of arbitration. [Reuters] * James Holmes, the alleged shooter in the Aurora movie-theater massacre, is scheduled to make his first court appearance today for an initial advisement. Thus far, he’s facing at least 71 charges. [Denver Post] * The class action suit filed against Cooley Law over its allegedly deceptive employment statistics has been dismissed, much like the NYLS lawsuit before it. More on the dismissal to come later today. [WSJ Law Blog] * “Sex isn’t going to buy me dinner.” Michael Winner, the attorney accused of offering “pro boner” assistance to female inmates, claims in an interview that the allegations against him are “just plain false.” [WSB-TV Atlanta]