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Maria Lenin Laus

FASORP Targets Harvard Law Students With Misleading Emails Amid Law Review Write-On Season

Harvard Law Joins University of Michigan as Target of Coordinated Anti-DEI Campaign Harvard Law School is the latest elite institution…

Biglaw Firms Now Tied to Trump’s Police State Agenda After Executive Order Targets Sanctuary Cities

Trump Escalates Authoritarian Push with Executive Order Targeting Sanctuary Cities In a dramatic and controversial move, former President Donald Trump…

Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors Shakes Up Biglaw Compensation with $300K First-Year Salaries

Amid Legal Industry Uncertainty, Brewer Boosts Morale with Record-Breaking Salaries As much of the legal industry continues to navigate political…

Fordham Law Launches In-House Counsel Institute for Mid-Career Lawyers in Partnership with DLA Piper

Fordham University School of Law is expanding its professional education offerings with the launch of a new In-House Counsel Institute,…

Susman Godfrey’s Bold Stand: How One Law Firm Took on Donald Trump in Just Two Hours

Introduction: A Legal Clash with National Stakes When former President Donald Trump issued a surprise executive order targeting Susman Godfrey…

Jenner & Block Moves to Permanently Bar Trump Executive Order in Landmark Free Speech Battle

Jenner & Block Seeks Permanent Injunction Against Trump's Executive Order On April 28, 2025, Jenner & Block LLP, a leading…

The Return to Office in Law Firms: Are Lawyers Truly On Board?

Introduction: The Return-to-Office Era Is Here — But Not Without Resistance The long-standing tug-of-war over remote work policies in the…

Kirkland & Ellis Faces Talent Exodus Over Capitulation to Trump Administration Pressure

Major Kirkland Departures Signal Backlash Against Firm's DEI Retreat Kirkland & Ellis, long recognized as the richest Biglaw firm in…

Trump Tightens Rules for Federal Employees After Probationary Period in Major Workforce Shakeup

Introduction In a sweeping move to reshape the U.S. government workforce, President Donald Trump issued a new executive order on…

University of Chicago Law School Leads Nation in 2024 Federal Clerkship Placement

The University of Chicago Law School once again dominated the national rankings for federal clerkship placements, sending the highest percentage…

Wisconsin Judge Charged With Obstructing ICE Agents in Immigration Arrest: A Flashpoint in the Trump Administration’s Judiciary Conflict

Introduction A Wisconsin state judge faces federal charges after allegedly obstructing U.S. immigration agents in a highly charged courtroom incident.…

Hundreds of BigLaw Partners and Judges Rally Behind Susman Godfrey in Lawsuit Against Trump Executive Order

Introduction In a dramatic show of solidarity, hundreds of BigLaw partners and former judges have voiced their support for Susman…