The Next Big Announcement In Biglaw: The End Of The Office Work Week
Don't worry, you'll still have to bill constantly.
Create A Workspace That Is Not Only Practical, But Enjoyable
It comes down to knowing yourself and what works best for you.
Private Practice Lawyers: Rater Your Work With In-House Counsel
Please share your thoughts in this brief and anonymous survey.
Biglaw Behemoth Reups Its Lease — What Does This Tell Us About The Market?
No new digs for this firm.
Test Case: Designing Woman — Can I Personalize My Sad, Empty Office On A Budget?
After making partner, Allison Peryea decided to redo her office; here are her 11 tips.
Morning Docket: 09.04.15
* Not the most exciting law clerk story of the last couple days, but a federal clerk texting defense lawyers "as of 3:34 today you owe me a beer (or wine!)" right after they won a big motion from her judge was... unwise. [Blog of the Legal Times] * The defense rests early in the Dewey trial, calling no witnesses in a move designed to express confidence. Hey, it's not like these guys have wildly misjudged anything before. [Law360] * Biglaw is splurging on cushy amenities for their offices. Is it helping net clients? [Wall Street Journal] * But maybe the amenity Biglaw really needs is a place to sleep -- Biglaw associates need to take more naps, you guys. If you want to know where to shop, there's four places. There's the Hammock Hut, that's on Third... [Bloomberg View] * Right-wing SCOTUS clerks landing plum jobs on Capitol Hill with help from Federalist Society connections. [National Law Journal] * With Kim Davis jailed, her deputies waste no time assuring the public that they will be issuing same-sex marriage licenses. [Associated Press via MSN] * Speaking of Kim Davis, if you were expecting her to receive a flood of donations from like-minded culture warriors through a GoFundMe account, think again. The website has had it up to here with bad publicity and has officially banned campaigns to fund people facing formal charges. [Addicting Info] * The defense rests early in the Dewey trial, calling no witnesses to express confidence. Hey, it's not like these guys have wildly misjudged anything before. [Law360] * Biglaw is splurging on cushy amenities for their offices. Is it helping net clients? [Wall Street Journal] * But maybe the amenity they really need is a place to sleep -- Biglaw associates need to take more naps, you guys. If you want to know where to shop, there's four places. There's the Hammock Hut, that's on Third... [Bloomberg View] * Right-wing SCOTUS clerks landing plum jobs on Capitol Hill with help from Federalist Society connections. [National Law Journal] * With Kim Davis jailed, her deputies waste no time assuring the public that they will be issuing same-sex marriage licenses. [Associated Press via MSN] * Speaking of Kim Davis, if you were expecting her to receive a flood of donations from like-minded culture warriors through a GoFundMe account, think again. The website has had it up to here with bad publicity and has officially banned campaigns to fund people facing formal charges. [Addicting Info]
More Bad News For Biglaw Associates?
Junior associates at one major firm will be forfeiting a traditional and coveted Biglaw perk -- but maybe this is the wave of the future?
2025 Legal Industry Report: Key Insights for Law Firm Growth & Efficiency
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Lawyerly Lairs: Skadden Makes A Major Move
The neighborhood Skadden is moving to isn't very pretty right now, but that might change in the years to come.
Reinventing The Law Business: Low Overhead Is Great!
What are the many benefits of having low overhead? Managing partner Bruce Stachenfeld identifies several.
Beyond Biglaw: Finding Space In The Big City
How does a new boutique law firm go about looking for office space?
The Practice: Moving Offices
When you want to move offices, the focus should be on making money, not saving money.
How MyCase’s Smart Spend Can Help Increase Your Profits
This tweak to your financial management seems like a no-brainer.
Buying In: Biglaw Real Estate
Location, location, location: in the world of Biglaw, where you sit matters. Anonymous Partner explains how.
Non-Sequiturs: 08.13.12
* Man brings knife to a gun fight with NYPD. I think we all know how that ended. [Huffington Post] * The House has brought a civil compliant against Eric Holder. In other news, it’s an election year! [Blog of the Legal Times] * Ah, the never-ending quest for the perfect suit for the female attorney. All of the jokes I have right now are sexist. So I won’t make one. But I’m thinking it. [Corporette] * Golf, even mini-golf, remains an excellent way to network. [Asbury Park Press] * It looks like the Oak Creek shootings are going to go down as a hate crime. I care less about why the shooter did it and more that he’s punished. [CNN] * Stop-and-Frisk doesn’t so much work. [DNAinfo] * Don’t forget to submit your awesome office for our Lawyerly Lairs contest. [Above the Law]