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Lewis Brisbois Faces Ongoing Turmoil: Attorney Exodus, Leadership Shakeup, and Delayed Compensation Undermine Morale

Lewis Brisbois Can't Shake Its Reputation for Internal Chaos Despite efforts to stabilize its public image, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard &…

Maria Lenin Laus

Biglaw Under Siege: Trump’s Retaliatory Executive Orders, Law Firm Capitulation, and the Professors Who Refuse to Fold

Introduction: The Cost of Capitulation The American legal system is facing an existential test. In a sweeping campaign of executive…

Maria Lenin Laus

Several Hundred Law Professors File Amicus Brief Defending Biglaw Firms Against Trump’s Executive Order Attacks

Hundreds of Law Professors Defend Biglaw in Legal Fight Against Trump’s Executive Orders In an unprecedented show of solidarity, over…

Maria Lenin Laus

Top Law Firms Strike Back: WilmerHale, Perkins Coie, and Jenner & Block Challenge Trump Executive Orders

Introduction: Trump Targets U.S. Law Firms In an unprecedented move, the Trump administration has launched a series of executive orders…

Maria Lenin Laus

Trump Targets Big Law Firms: WilmerHale and Jenner Sue, Skadden and Milbank Cut Deals

Constitutional Showdown as Law Firms Respond to Executive Orders Targeting Their Clients, Hiring Practices, and Pro Bono Work In an…

Maria Lenin Laus

Breaking Barriers: The Hidden Challenges First-Generation Law Students Face—and How to Overcome Them

Introduction: The Silent Struggle of First-Generation Law Students Law school is a rigorous intellectual and emotional journey, but for first-generation…

Maria Lenin Laus

Workplace Misconduct in U.S. Courts: Survey Shows 8% Face Harassment or Discrimination

Alarming Results from U.S. Judiciary Workplace Survey Reveal Widespread Misconduct and Urgent Need for Reform Introduction: A First-Ever Look Inside…

Maria Lenin Laus

The Evolving Skill Set for Aspiring Lawyers in 2025: What Law Students and New Attorneys Must Know

Introduction: A Changing Legal Profession The legal profession is undergoing a profound transformation. While academic excellence and analytical reasoning remain…

Maria Lenin Laus

Federal Judge Rejects DOJ Bid to Disqualify Her in Trump Executive Order Case Targeting Perkins Coie

Federal Judge Beryl Howell Denies DOJ Effort to Disqualify Her in High-Stakes Trump Executive Order Lawsuit In a forceful rebuke…

Maria Lenin Laus

Federal Hiring Freeze Shakes Legal Careers: Law Students Reeling from Revoked Offers and Canceled Internships

Introduction: Legal Dreams Put on Ice President Donald Trump's sweeping federal hiring freeze has sent shockwaves through the legal community.…

Maria Lenin Laus

ABA and Bar Associations Unite Against Trump’s Targeting of Legal Professionals

In an unprecedented show of unity, more than 50 state, local, and national bar associations have issued a scathing rebuke…

Maria Lenin Laus

Trump Targets Jenner & Block in Unprecedented Executive Order Amid Legal Retaliation Campaign

In a dramatic move on March 25, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order targeting the high-profile law…

Maria Lenin Laus