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.
Why Experience Still Matters In An AI-Driven Legal Industry
A conversation with Trustpoint.One CEO Christopher Gallagher.
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).
How To Avoid Hallucinations: A Legal Research AI That Works Like A Junior Lawyer
Can we make legal research AI stop hallucinating? The answer is yes – and it’s how attorneys approach legal research with their associates.
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.
What You Didn’t Learn In Law School
How do you keep up with the competition? Share your perspective in this brief survey to help us benchmark your lifelong training in professional skills. As a thank you, qualified respondents receive a chance to win a $250 gift card.
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.