Will Justice Breyer Retire? Reading The Clerk Hiring Tea Leaves
Law clerk hiring can offer hints into a justice's retirement plans; what does Justice Breyer's tell us?
On The Retirement Of Miles Ruthberg And The Rise Of Litigation At Latham & Watkins
The legendary litigator's retirement offers a window into the evolution of Latham as a firm, litigation as a practice area, and Biglaw writ large.
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.
The Seventh Circuit Responds To Judge Richard Posner
Chief Judge Diane Wood disputes Judge Richard Posner's claims about pro se litigants and cameras in the courtroom.
Judge Posner, Uncensored: ‘I Don’t Really Care What People Think’
The recently retired Richard Posner has lost none of his famous candor.
The Backstory Behind Judge Richard Posner’s Retirement
Judge Posner had some very specific reasons for his surprise retirement from the bench.
4 Reasons Why Gay Marriage Is Safe, Even After Justice Kennedy Retires
Calm down, people; Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement does not spell the end of same-sex marriage.
Learning After Law School
Once you’ve got your law degree, how do you keep your professional skills up to date? Share your perspective in this brief survey, and you may be eligible to win a $250 gift card.
Replacing Justice Kennedy: A Legacy-Defining Achievement For President Trump
The ramifications of a Gorsuch-like conservative replacing a Kennedy swing vote would reverberate for a lifetime.
No, Justice Anthony M. Kennedy Is Not Retiring Tomorrow
Based on this weekend's reunion of his law clerks, reports of AMK's retirement are greatly exaggerated.
What To Do When The Cult Of The Personality Powers Your Solo Law Practice
What can cult-of-the-personality lawyers do, especially near retirement, to maximize the value of their practices?
Which Biglaw Firms Have The Biggest And Best 401(k) Plans?
One firm -- guess which one -- has a plan with an average account balance of $2.1 million.
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.
A Notable Ninth Circuit Retirement (And A Great Career Opportunity)
This departing leader leaves big shoes to be filled -- perhaps by you?
Anatomy Of A Rumor: On Justice Kennedy’s ‘Retirement’ Next Year
Wherein we dispel the latest rumors about a justice leaving the Supreme Court.
When An Employee Goes Out To Pasture
How can you keep an employee who's about to retire engaged -- and accountable?
A Leading Light Of The Federal Judiciary Will Take Senior Status By Year’s End
An influential jurist is stepping away from the fray.
Reinventing The Law Business: Succession Planning — My Top 15 Recommendations (Items 8-15)
Managing partner Bruce Stachenfeld's recommendations for effective and intelligent succession planning.