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.
Attorney And Playwright Christine Hoang On Representation, Rediscovery, And ‘A Girl Named Sue’
'No one is going to create this space for you... you need to make that space for yourself.'
Skills That Set Firms Apart
Legal expertise alone isn’t enough. Today’s most successful firms invest in developing the skills that drive collaboration, leadership, and business growth. Our on-demand, customizable training modules deliver practical, high-impact learning for attorneys and staff—when and where they need it.
Best Summer Associate Event Contest (2016): The Winner!
Congratulations to this worthy winner, which demolished the competition just like it trounces opposing counsel in the courtroom.
Best Summer Associate Event Contest (2016): The Finalists
Six great nominees; time to cast your vote!
The Life And Times Of Alexander Hamilton
Big night for Hamilton, but how much do you know about the lawyer who was the inspiration for the musical?
The Beauty Of Watching The Courtroom On Stage
Do you know this Broadway classic?
Paying for Law School in 2025: A Straight-Talk Playbook
Juno has consistently secured the best private loan deals for students at the Top MBA programs since 2018—now they’re bringing that same offer to law students, at no cost. Students can check their personalized offers at juno.us/atl This article is for general information only and is not personal financial advice.
Lawyers Make For Great Disguises
Remember much about the Bard?
More Fall-Out From A Crooked Broadway Impresario/Lawyer
A nine-figure award is now being reviewed on appeal; who deserves the blame for this fraud?
ATL Theater Review: The Originalist
If you're interested in theater, the Supreme Court, or both, check out this new play about Justice Antonin Scalia.
Is Justice Ginsburg A ‘Bad Jew’?
An account of the Notorious RBG's recent night out on the town.
[E-BOOK] 5 AI Productivity Hacks To Save Time And Streamline Your Law Firm
Discover five practical ways to harness AI and eliminate busywork—so you can focus more on your clients and less on repetitive tasks.
On Beheadings, Shootings, And ‘The Book Of Mormon’
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann looks at some hot-button issues with a fresh perspective.
Non-Sequiturs: 08.18.14
* 7 tips for surviving the first week of law school. Apparently tip #7 is “proofread numbered lists better.” [Law Admissions Lowdown / U.S. News] * Lost in the controversy over Trinity Western Law School and bigotry is the fact that it may not really be a good law school. [The Province] * A conservative UChicago Law student explains why The Book of Mormon signals the fall of society. The essay is almost as funny as the show itself. [Red State] * A crowdsourcing call for help in getting a “vexatious litigant” order against a particularly troublesome individual. If you’re interested in helping out, check this out. [Popehat] * Not only is NYC routinely sued, but the city releases helpful reports containing “a bevy of settlement data.” [LFC360 / Legal Funding Central] * Here are the five jobs that can ruin your social life. I wonder if lawyers are on here…. [Yahoo! Education]
The View From Up North: Phantom Of The Opera Disbarred
How did Canada's most famous lawyer (now ex-lawyer) wind up in prison?
Because Those Dissents Won’t Write Themselves
Where was Justice Ginsburg sighted on her Sunday night out on the town?
Non-Sequiturs: 03.24.14
* Congratulations to WilmerHale on landing former FBI director Robert Mueller, and congratulations to Mueller on his move (a homecoming of sorts; he was once a partner at Hale & Dorr, the “Hale” in “WilmerHale”). [DealBook / New York Times] * A former television judge gets held in real-life contempt. [Memphis Commercial Appeal] * In the wake of the Dewey & LeBoeuf criminal charges, Jean O’Grady poses an interesting question: should law firms have whistleblower programs? [Dewey B Strategic] * “Have a Better Legal Career by Being Less of a Lawyer.” [Medium] * This story of losing a client might contain lessons for lawyers. [BigLawRebel] * As we previously mentioned, the SCOTUS-themed play Arguendo is coming to D.C., and there’s a discount code for ATL readers: WMATL, good for 15% off on previews, Friday nights, Saturday matinees, and Sunday evenings. Enjoy! [Woolly Mammoth] * In case you missed our Attorney@Blog conference, our friends at wireLawyer were on hand to document the proceedings. Video after the jump…. Thanks again to wireLawyer, for this great video and for hosting the post-conference cocktail party: