William Henderson
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Biglaw
Dropping A Bomb On The Legal Monopoly
The Golden State’s bar mulls a monumental change to law firm ownership rules. -
Small Law Firms
Yet Another Access-To-Justice Debate: Has The Legal Profession Reached An Inflection Point?
Hmm, maybe nonlawyer ownership of law firms would help... - Sponsored
Law Firms Now Have A Choice In Their Document Comparison Software
Six months on since its launch, over 200 firms worldwide are now using Draftable Legal for accurate and reliable document comparison, including UK Top 50… -
Law Schools, Technology
How Should We Feel About Avvo Being Taught In Law Schools?
This is a great development, as columnist Kevin O'Keefe explains.
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Conferences / Symposia, Technology
Daniel Katz Launches Fin [Legal] Tech
It’s a big challenge to organize a day-long legal technology conference—but it’s not every day that organizers find themselves competing with five million people pouring into their venue. The inaugural Fin [Legal] Tech conference, held November 4 at the Chicago-Kent College of Law/Illinois Institute of Technology, started at 7:30 a.m.—as planes, trains, cars and feet […] -
Conferences / Symposia, General Counsel, In-House Counsel
5 Tips For Running Your In-House Legal Department Like A Business
Wise advice from a panel of top general counsel. -
Conferences / Symposia, Technology
The Circuit: Back To School
Technology columnist Monica Bay's monthly round-up of upcoming events -- with some decidedly cranky commentary. -
Law Schools, Trials
Law Schools On Trial, Poor Employment Statistics To Blame
What did your law school's job statistics used to look like? Probably just as bad as the stats now being litigated in court. -
Law Schools, Rankings
How To Fix The U.S. News Law School Rankings
The U.S. News rankings produce a host of incentives that do not align with the goal of providing an accessible, affordable legal education, according to columnist Kyle McEntee of Law School Transparency. - Sponsored
Diving Into Generative AI: A Practical Guide For Law Firms Starting From Scratch
NetDocuments’ Michelle Spencer on where to start, what to ask, and considerations for implementing generative AI tools in your organization. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 12.22.15
* Getting arrested on federal criminal charges accusing you of conspiring with loathed pharma CEO Martin Shkreli is very stressful — so one can understand why Biglaw partner Evan Greebel needs a Cancun vacation right about now. [USA Today; BloombergBusiness] * Speaking of Evan Greebel, here is a closer look at the charges against him, […]
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Law Schools
How Has Law School Changed Over The Decades? Alumni Speak.
Here are some findings from a major new study by Professor Bill Henderson. -
Bloomberg, Law Schools, Technology
The Renaissance Law Student: 3 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Law School
In order to seize existing and emerging opportunities, law students must educate themselves in topics—from marketing to finance to Six Sigma—that might become relevant to their pursuits. -
Biglaw, Billable Hours, In-House Counsel
Beyond The Billable Hour: 6 Key Insights
What does the rise of alternative fee arrangements mean for both law firms and their clients? -
Biglaw
Stat Of The Week: The U.S. Legal Market By Type Of Client
There are approximately 1.3 million lawyers in the United States. What are they all for?
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Diving Into Generative AI: A Practical Guide For Law Firms Starting From Scratch
NetDocuments’ Michelle Spencer on where to start, what to ask, and considerations for implementing generative AI tools in your organization.
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AI’s Impact On Law Firms Of Every Size
How solo lawyers, midsize firms, and global large law firms have an opportunity to adjust the way they work.
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Why Do AI And Legal Professionals Make The Perfect Partnership?
For many legal departments, generative AI is the technology they’ve been waiting for.
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Gain An Instant Understanding Of New Complaints With LexisNexis Snapshot
AI-powered complaint summaries to help you spot new lawsuits, new challenges, and new business.
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Law Firms Now Have A Choice In Their Document Comparison Software
Six months on since its launch, over 200 firms worldwide are now using Draftable Legal for accurate and reliable document comparison, including UK Top 50…
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American Bar Association / ABA, Biglaw, Career Center, Job Searches, NALP, National Association for Law Placement (NALP)
Deviations From The Norm: The Lawyer 'Type' And Legal Hiring
Is there a place for trait-assessment testing in Biglaw hiring? -
Job Searches, Law Professors, Law Schools, Quote of the Day
The Lesson: Never Listen To Anything Coming Out Of WNEU Law School
Law professor smacks down law professor so I don't have to. -
Biglaw, Partner Issues, Partner Profits
A Discussion About Biglaw’s Present: My Turn (Part 2)
Professor Bill Henderson interviews Anonymous Partner. What traits should law firms look for in their leaders? -
Biglaw, Holidays and Seasons, Job Searches, Law Schools, Partner Issues
A Discussion About Biglaw’s Present: My Turn (Part 1)
Professor Bill Henderson interviews Anonymous Partner. Why did Anonymous Partner decide to go to law school? And what advice would he give his younger self if he could? -
Biglaw, Partner Issues, Partner Profits
A Discussion About Biglaw’s Present: An Interview With Indiana Law’s Bill Henderson (Part 2)
What current Biglaw practice does Professor Bill Henderson, an expert on the world of large law firms, find most disturbing? -
Biglaw, Partner Issues, Partner Profits
A Discussion About Biglaw's Present: An Interview With Indiana Law’s Bill Henderson (Part 1)
Is the current Biglaw model unsustainable? Anonymous Partner interviews Professor Bill Henderson, an expert on the world of large law firms. -
Biglaw, Lateral Moves, Musical Chairs, Partner Issues, Partner Profits
A Closer Look at Lateral Partner Hiring
How can law firms improve their lateral partner hiring processes?