Solos And Small Firm Lawyers: What’s In Your Wallet? (Part III)
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Solos And Small Firm Lawyers: What’s In Your Wallet? (Part II)
It’s time to update our data.
AI Is Reshaping Legal Practice—But Tools Aren’t The Real Differentiator.
Explore the mindset, cultural shifts, and training strategies that define the AI‑savvy lawyer, revealing why human judgment, standardized competence, and integrated learning—not technology alone—will shape the future of the profession.
11 Years After Default, I Am Now Free Of Private Educational Debt
Default is not the end of the world, it just really badly burns.
Will You Ever Be Able To Pay Off Your Law School Debt?
Lawyers loaded with loans weigh in, and some are unusually optimistic.
10 Things To Know About Consumer Financial Regulatory Practice
The relative newness of many consumer finance regulations makes for an interesting practice area.
Lawyerly Lairs: Justice Neil Gorsuch’s House, On The Market For $1.7 Million
This house is handsome and conservative -- just like its owner, Justice Neil "Silver Fox" Gorsuch.
Managing Partners are Navigating the AI Inflection Point.
New executive research from Ari Kaplan explores how law firm leaders are responding to changing client expectations, evolving economics, talent transformation, and AI governance.
Non-Sequiturs: 06.07.17
* Ben Wittes on James Comey's prepared testimony (which he'll deliver tomorrow): "the most shocking single document compiled about the official conduct of the public duties of any President since the release of the Watergate tapes." [Lawfare] * Could the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program be eliminated -- retroactively? Thoughts from Professor Gregory Crespi. [SSRN] * The California Supreme Court appears less than enthused about a ballot measure that would compel the courts to decide death penalty cases more quickly. [How Appealing] * Behind every great bestseller is... a tiger mother? How Amy Chua mentored J.D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy (affiliate link). [The Atlantic] * Picking up on Shannon Achimalbe's post from earlier today, here's additional financial advice for young lawyers. [SoFi] * Legal technology is a godsend -- but what do you do when problems arise? [Reboot Your Law Practice] * Mark your calendars: one week from today, on June 14 in San Francisco, it's the Battle of the (Law Firm) Bands! [Family Violence Appellate Project]
The Financial Trifecta: How To Deal With Student Loans, Retirement Savings, And A Mortgage
Everyone's priorities and circumstances are different, but here are some general pointers.
In Response To Defenders Of The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Public interest work is important, but PSLF is not the best way to promote such service.
The Ten-Year Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Is Abusive And Should Be Eliminated
Something is seriously wrong when people are choosing their careers based on the amount of loan forgiveness.
AI Built for Litigation. Verified by Design.
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Trump White House Lawyers: How Much Are They Worth? (Part 3)
One of these legal eagles has a nine-figure fortune.
Trump White House Lawyers: How Much Are They Worth? (Part 2)
Meet a Biglaw associate (not partner) who earned more than $800,000 last year.
You Can’t Rely On Your Student Loan Servicer To Tell You The Truth
Your loan servicer doesn't care about you. Shocker!
Trump White House Lawyers: How Much Are They Worth? (Part 1)
Some of these lawyers are rich; others, not so much.
Retire With $3 Million at 30, Start A Law Practice
With stories like this, the concept of having a year in savings before starting a firm doesn't seem all that intimidating.