Navigating The Negotiation Traps: 5 Factors To Consider
A career as a lawyer is a career based on negotiation -- so here's how to negotiate successfully.
The Leather-Trousered Philanthropists
Behold the genuine demise of common sense decision making.
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.
Charlie Gard: The General Election Isn’t The Only Important Decision On June 8
The UK Supreme Court is the last hope for a treasured little boy and his parents.
Crispin Passmore: 2017’s Champion Of Diversity In The Law
Big change -- for the better -- in how the United Kingdom trains its lawyers.
The Gender Pay Gap – Don’t We Have Bigger Problems?
We're dealing with a larger problem of workplace culture, according to columnist Jayne Backett.
In It For The Long Run
Partner Jayne Backett offers career advice for young attorneys (especially, but not exclusive, women attorneys).
What Even Is AI ‘Competence’? It Depends.
Takeaways from a Legalweek panel on evolving malpractice risks.
Rewire The Legal Profession With More Business Training For Lawyers
It won’t be easy to rewire lawyers, but if law firms and businesses employing lawyers want to succeed, they must.
Happy New Year – A Toast To The Rule Of Law
Where warped belief systems prevail over basic human rights, the law has failed its people.
What Women Can Learn About Leadership From Hillary’s Defeat
Four sales techniques we can learn from watching Donald Trump in the debates.
The Hunger Games And The Law Firm Life
Law firm life is like the Hunger Games -- and that's not entirely bad, according to partner Jayne Backett.
The New Way Litigators Handle Depositions Applies AI Every Step Of The Way
Depositions by Filevine help with scheduling, tracking goals, and trial prep.
Women And The Panopticon Of The Law (Part 4): Death To the Queen Bee
Four ideas for achieving better gender balance in law firm management, from columnist Jayne Backett.
Women And The Panopticon Of The Law (Part 3): ‘A Working Mother Must Be A General’
Some insights on what columnist Jayne Backett sees working and not working in the context of juggling family and a demanding career.
Women And The Panopticon Of The Law (Part 2): A Letter To My Pre-Lawyer Self
Biglaw partner Jayne Backett reminds herself of the journey she has taken so far through the legal profession.
Women And The Panopticon Of The Law (Part 1): Navigate The Smoking Club Rules
Five tips from a female Biglaw partner on how to survive -- and thrive -- in the male-dominated legal profession.