Inside The World Of Biglaw Diversity Efforts
Sidley shows just how committed to diversity they are.
Focusing On ‘Empathy And Understanding,’ Sidley Eyes September Return To Office
A fresh take on the Biglaw office reopening: kindness.
Sidley Elects Woman Of Color As Its First Female Leader In More Than 150 Years
Congratulations! May she be the first of many.
Top 10 Biglaw Firm Announces Special Bonuses Of Their Own
More big money for Biglaw associates.
Former Sidley Partner’s Mental Health Struggle Resonates With Attorneys
People share the very real price of a Biglaw career.
Sidley Announces Bonuses That Some Associates Describe As ‘Cheap’ And ‘Embarrassing’
Ouch. Please note the numerous updates.
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Sidley Settles Federal Probe Over Diversity Of Its Summer Associate Program
The Trump administration said they were going to look closely at Biglaw diversity.
Summer Associate Programs — And Pay — Cut Short Thanks To Coronavirus
Sorry, law students. At this point, be thankful you still have jobs.
Biglaw Firm Encourages Associates & Staff To Use Gender Pronouns In Email Signatures
This firm is taking a step in the right direction.
Sudden Death Of First Year Associate Shocks Biglaw Firm
Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.
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Morning Docket: 12.05.19
* George Zimmerman is suing the family of Trayvon Martin and their lawyer for $100 Million over statements made in a new book. Good luck recovering that. [USA Today] * A Massachusetts lawyer has been criminally charged and suspended from practice for defrauding clients and lenders of millions of dollars. [Mass Live] * Melania Trump said that the law professor who invoked Barron Trump's name at an impeachment hearing "should be ashamed" of her words. [Fox News] * Sidley Austin and a number of other law firms are being sued for allegedly aiding a Ponzi schemer. [Courthouse News Service] * A Philadelphia lawyer has been disbarred for laundering money for an organized crime family. This attorney took being a consigliere way too far. [Philadelphia Inquirer] * Rep. Devin Nunes is suing CNN for $435 Million over allegedly defamatory statements. Wonder if the suit was filed in a state with an anti-SLAPP law... [USA Today]
Morning Docket: 12.04.19
* The trial against Elon Musk for his "pedo guy" tweet is underway, and there are some competing theories about what "pedo guy" actually means. [New York Times] * A lawyer from Sidley Austin has been disqualified from representing a Chinese tech company because of prior work at the Justice Department. [Reuters] * A prominent lawyer has completed his one-month sentence for crimes related to the college admissions scandal. Wonder if he was billing time in the clink... [Boston Globe] * A Black attorney in the New York City Law Department has received a $600,000 settlement for his discrimination lawsuit. [New York Daily News] * League of Legends publisher Riot Games will pay $10 million to female employees for allegedly perpetuating a "bro culture" that passed women over for promotion. [The Verge] * A disbarred San Diego attorney was convicted yesterday of stealing money from charities and filing false tax returns. Sounds like a law school hypothetical of what you shouldn't do. [Fox News San Diego]
Biglaw Bonus News! Another Firm Announces Before Thanksgiving
Getting back in the bonus groove.
Yet Another Biglaw Firm Is Improving Its Parental Leave Benefits For Associates
Firms stepping up their family-friendly policies is something that's worth celebrating.
Sidley Still Thinks They Handled Partner’s Suicide Correctly. His Widow Disagrees.
Biglaw partner's death has become part of a larger conversation about workplace stress.