Adjunct Law Professors May Have Limitations
A law school adjunct may fall short in some areas, even if they excel in other capacities.
Are Bigger Firms Better Equipped To Manage Data Security?
Share your perspective for a chance to win a $250 gift card.
Pursuing The Pro Bono Story: A Conversation With Alicia Aiken
This Pro Bono Week, get inspired to give back with PLI’s Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files, a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by Alicia Aiken.
Morning Docket: 11.04.22
* Does attorney-client privilege extend to business communications? We need answers, SCOTUS! [Bloomberg Law] * It's not always about the size of the firm... [Law.com] * I did not expect to read about the Constitutional implications of renting on Airbnb, yet here we are. [Inquirer] * Here's a representation problem much bigger than whether or not Ariel looks like how she did when you were a kid. [WHEC]
Smaller Firms Have More Advantages Than Ever Before
Advances in technology have lowered barriers of entry at smaller shops.
You’re Overpaying For Legal Research
Three steps to stop getting gouged by legal research providers.
Nimbleness, Purpose Key To Small Law Firm Success (Part 2)
As the legal industry changes, small law firms have to adapt to survive and thrive.
How Filevine Helps In-House Legal Teams Manage Every Matter With Confidence
AI powers tools for data intake, document management, and drafting contracts.
Small Law Firms Face Familiar Challenges (Part 1)
While firms can identify their top challenges, many have difficulty addressing them.
From The Career Files: Working With A Recruiter — How To Get Big Time Results As A Small Time Attorney
If your legal experience has been limited to smaller law firms, there are still recruiters out there who will work with you.
Here’s What We Talk About When We Talk About Our Law Firms
Some recurrent themes about law firm life from the ATL Insider Survey.
From Biglaw to Boutique: Dress Code
Navigating the confusing waters of dressing for the job.
Chrometa: Turning Time Into Billable Value For Modern Lawyers
Adoption of Chrometa represents more than a technological upgrade; it reflects a professional philosophy that values accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
Size Matters: Bachelor Ben Teaches Small Firms How to Pick a New Hire
Like many other Bachelor fans, Valerie Katz devoted approximately 14 hours last night to finding out who Bachelor Ben chose as his future wife. After much soul-searching and a pensive walk through Switzerland, Ben picked Courtney, the model who everyone hated. Ben’s path to “true love” is a lesson not just for pathetic women but also for small-firm hiring partners. Here are the top five takeaways….
Size Matters: Let’s Implement Five-Day Weekends at Small Firms (Or at Least Respect the Two)
For 2012, Valerie Katz has resolved to maintain a healthy work/life balance. Luckily, she is not making this decision based on her concerns over hypothetical family obligations. No, she is just lazy and does not like to work. And she is not alone....
Size Matters: Small Firms Rule
Valerie Katz would like to thank everyone who participated in her Thanksgiving survey about taking a break for the holidays. She is happy to report that an overwhelming 93.2% of small-firm respondents are able to take time off for holidays. So, is it easier to take time off at Biglaw?
Size Matters: Gobble Gobble
Who doesn’t love Thanksgiving? What is not to love about a holiday that involves eating obscene amounts of food, lounging around, battling people at Black Friday sales, and working a short week? Unless, of course, you are Ted the Turkey. As holiday season comes into full swing, I am reminded of my lawyer friends who […]
Size Matters: Reunited and It Feels So Goooooooood
When it comes to networking events, there are two schools of thought. Some say that networking events are a waste of time. Others believe that it is important to go to networking events. That is why Valerie Katz attended her law school reunion last weekend. Attending law school reunions is a worthwhile way to network with other attorneys, provided that you follow a few simple steps....