Law Firm Says Family/Medical Leave No Excuse For Not Logging On To Do Some Work Every Day!
Partner tells attorneys on leave that they need to check their email more. This is a poor idea.
My Experience With Maternity Leave And Changes I Helped Make As A Partner
A look at all of the positive changes that reevaluating a maternity leave policy can have on your firm.
How Innovative Legal Teams Are Turning AI From Promise To Practice
In recent years, AI has moved beyond speculation in the legal industry. What used to be hypothetical is now very real.
Senior Associate At DLA Piper Just Happened To Be Fired Within A Week Of Asking For Maternity Leave
This will likely be brought up at DLA's next Women's Summit. Awkward.
The 12 Weeks Of Maternity Leave
Nothing compares to the work you’ll put in during those 12 weeks.
Maternity Leave Scandal A Reminder That Lawyers Still Don’t Understand ‘Benefits’
Also, Joe Biden's documents elicit special counsel attention.
Firm Parts Ways With Lawyer Who Called Maternity Leave ‘Sitting On Your Ass’
There's still a lot of work to be done.
Pursuing The Pro Bono Story: A Conversation With Alicia Aiken
This Pro Bono Week, get inspired to give back with PLI’s Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files, a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by Alicia Aiken.
After Text Calling Maternity Leave ‘Sitting On Your Ass,’ Law Firm Looks To Sit On Its Ass In Response
Firm statement offers vague, confusing take on the allegations.
‘Collecting Salary From The Firm While Sitting On Your Ass’ Is Certainly ONE Way For A Senior Lawyer To Describe Maternity Leave
But not so much a good or professional way to describe it.
Preparing For Maternity Leave — In-House Edition
Give your clients a heads-up personally through a call or meeting. It'll help you and your colleagues ease through this transition.
And You Thought Biglaw Was Bad: Prosecutor Assigned Murder Cases On Maternity Leave
This is... not how parental leave is supposed to go.
Stand With Survivors: Legal Tools To Make A Real Difference This DVAM
Enhance your legal skills to advocate for survivors of intimate partner violence.
American Lawyer Wonders Why More Men Don’t Take Paternity Leave Days After Advising Lawyers Not To Take Parental Leave
These things may be connected.
Your Good Intentions Can Be Isolating: A Guide For Supporting A Mom’s Return to Work
Here are some ways you can support your co-workers and colleagues as they return to work from maternity leave.
How To Have A Maternity Leave With A Solo Practice
Be patient with yourself and you'll realize that maternity leave won't negatively impact you career.
Litigating While Expecting (Part II): The Return
Would the trial attorney version of myself still exist after maternity leave? Fortunately, the answer turned out to be yes.
Texas Judge Steps Up In Defense Of Lawyers Who Are Parents
Finally -- some good news.