Office Politics Make Law Firm Holiday Parties Incredibly Stressful
Get ready to act interested in old war stories and laugh at jokes no matter how horrible they are.
All I Want For Christmas Is… A Reduced Bill
Clients know they're paying for Biglaw's opulent holiday parties, so maybe don't post so many pictures on social media as a reminder.
What Even Is AI ‘Competence’? It Depends.
Takeaways from a Legalweek panel on evolving malpractice risks.
Come To The ATL Holiday Party In NYC!
Our holiday party is less than a week away! Have you RSVP’d yet?
Welcome To The Biglaw Holiday Party, Law Students
Take advantage of free food and drink, but also be mindful of your personal limits.
Will Your Holiday Party Enable Problem Drinking?
If you are in recovery and worried about the pressure holiday parties bring, have a plan going in.
3 Tips For Not Being Sued Or Fired Over Your Holiday Party
Keeping these tips in mind will help you keep your job and avoid being sued because of your holiday party.
The New Way Litigators Handle Depositions Applies AI Every Step Of The Way
Depositions by Filevine help with scheduling, tracking goals, and trial prep.
How To Make Money From Holiday Networking Events
It is extremely difficult for young attorneys to generate business, but holiday parties are great places to start trying.
Morning Docket: 12.08.17
* ICYMI: Texas Supreme Court Justice and Fifth Circuit nominee Don Willett saved a man from choking to death at a Chik-fil-A about a week ago. Chief Judge Stephen Dillard of the Georgia Court of Appeals had this funny little quip about Willett's heroism: "This Day in Judicial 'Activism.'" [Houston Chronicle] * If you want an easy way out of your Biglaw job, just follow these easy tips for how to behave at your firm's holiday party. [American Lawyer] * Lanny Davis has an interesting take on all of the reasons why -- much to Donald Trump's chagrin -- the DOJ is not the president's own personal law firm. [The Hill] * Biglaw firms are swooping in like vultures to pick apart Sedgwick's decaying carcass. The failed firm's London office only has one partner left. [American Lawyer] * "This is embarrassing, Mom. You look homeless." A Detroit lawyer has founded a nonprofit law firm and she's currently working and sleeping in an outdoor hovel during her "campout for justice." She hopes to raise money to help more clients. Here's her GoFundMe page. Donate bonus cash to a good cause! [Detroit Free Press]
3 Lessons On Holiday Parties From ‘The Office’
Consider these tips and avoid the mistakes that our good friends on 'The Office' pointed out for us.
Mind Your Ps and Qs This Holiday Season, Young Attorneys!
Around this time, we notice an uptick in reprimands and firings among young attorneys for (alcohol-fueled) losses in their inhibitions.
Labor and Employment Federal Litigation Trends 2026
Drawing on more than a decade of data, the report equips law firms and corporate legal teams with actionable insights to better assess risk, refine strategy, and anticipate outcomes in today’s evolving workplace disputes.
A Toast To The Lawyers Who Don’t Drink
Non-drinking lawyers suffer the same amount of stress as any other lawyer -- they just find other ways to take the edge off.
Striking A Sober Balance In Your Holiday Party
Have a safe, sober and happy holiday season.
Law Firm Doesn’t Mind If You Refer To Its Attorneys As ‘Motherf*ckers’
This firm looks like it's a great place to be a human being.
3 Tips to Avoid Being Deposed About Your Holiday Party
Advice from new employment columnist Evan Gibbs on how to party responsibly this holiday season.
The Associate’s Guide To Holiday Parties
The Annual Party Survival Guide