How Can A Black Person Get Ahead In Biglaw?
In today's bad news for black people, they're not going to make partner.
House Rules: Claiming Minority Status for a Leg Up
When you'e forced to enter an applicant pool of thousands of other attorneys looking for a break, what can you do to set yourself apart? One possible strategy is to claim minority status on your application....
Your Definitive Resource On Decrypting Crypto, Digital Assets, And Web3
"Decrypting Crypto" is a go-to guide for understanding the technology and tools underlying Web3 and issues raised in the context of specific legal practice areas.
Non-Sequiturs: 01.17.12
* So, just so we’re all clear, Republicans running for President are no longer on board with the Voting Rights Act. Happy Martin Luther King Day. [Election Law Blog] * It’s not like there are no more voting issues where we might want to have federal oversight of state laws that affect the electoral power […]
Size Matters: Diversity in Small Firms
There are a lot of unhappy lawyers. We all know that. Part of their discontent is due to the fact that many young people go to law school who may not want to be lawyers, or do not take the time during law school to figure out what type of practice best fits their personality and goals. But what about those individuals who actually want to be lawyers, but due to certain biases are not able to pursue their dreams?
Morning Docket: 11.28.11
* With AT&T’s T-Mobile deal falling apart, in-house lawyer Wayne Watts could be heard singing, “it’s my merger and I’ll cry if I want to,” before more whining to the FCC. [DealBook / New York Times] * Build us a border fence, and then get the f**k over it. Arizona lawmakers are soliciting the public […]
DOJ to Police: Racial Profiling Is Still Wrong and You Still Need to Stop Doing It
It seems like such a simple proposition: if a police officer stops you, he has to have a reason. He doesn’t have to have to be right. He doesn’t even need a particularly good reason. He just needs a legitimate reason. And the reason can’t be based on the color of a person’s skin. Why […]
Why Better Billing Statements Can Improve Your Firm’s Finances—And Your Client Relationships
Outdated billing is costing law firms money. Discover how clear, modern billing practices boost profits, trust, and cash flow in 2025.
Anti-Semitism and the Sun God Ra Afflict New York Area Law Schools
The new school year is off to a rocky start at Cardozo and NYU Law. One school is dealing with a rash of anti-Semitism, while the other can’t seem to execute basic building maintenance. If you had to guess which school was dealing with hate speech against Jews, you’d guess Cardozo, right? Since Cardozo is […]
White Guy Gets a Promotion — And Suddenly It’s News
Here’s a headline from the ABA Journal this morning: African-American Law Firm Elects Unusual CEO Unusual, you say? Well, when you click on that link, aren’t you expecting something really outside the box? Maybe they picked a CEO with no private sector experience? Maybe they picked a CEO who used to be in the CIA? […]