The Decade of the Female Lawyer: How Women Are Reshaping the Legal Industry
A Historic Shift in the Legal Profession: The Rise of Female Lawyers Introduction: A Transformational Decade for Women in Law…
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Wells Fargo’s 2024 Law Firm Survey: A Year of Strong Growth and Profitability in the Legal Industry
Introduction Wells Fargo’s Legal Specialty Group recently released its Year-End 2024 Survey, revealing that the legal industry had a stellar…
DOJ’s Revocation of Honors Program Offers: Implications for Aspiring Public Service Attorneys
Overview of the Recent Decision The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently rescinded job offers extended to law students…
Big Law’s Return-to-Office Policies: Navigating Presidential Mandates and Client Expectations
Introduction In response to President Trump's directive for federal agencies to terminate remote work arrangements, the legal industry is reassessing…
Law Firms Ended 2024 With ‘Drastic’ Drop in Lateral Hiring
Introduction The legal industry's lateral hiring landscape saw a sharp decline in 2024, a trend driven by a confluence of…
Wisconsin Lawyers Could Soon Earn CLE Credits for Cultural Competency and Bias Reduction Training
New Proposal Aims to Equip Attorneys with Tools for a Changing Legal Landscape Wisconsin lawyers may soon be able to…
Damian Williams Returns to Paul Weiss After Trailblazing Tenure as Manhattan US Attorney
Damian Williams, the former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), has rejoined Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton…
Veteran Environmental Lawyer Leads DOJ Transition Review Team
Introduction to the DOJ Review Team Jonathan Brightbill, a seasoned environmental attorney and former senior official in the Trump administration’s…
Big Law Firms Gain Upper Hand with Advance Conflict-of-Interest Waivers
The power dynamic between major law firms and their corporate clients is shifting as firms increasingly rely on advance conflict-of-interest…
Texas Federal Judge Penalizes Lawyer for Using Fabricated AI-Generated Legal Citations
The legal field continues to confront the challenges posed by generative artificial intelligence (AI), as another attorney faces disciplinary action…
The Hidden Struggle: Alcohol Addiction in the Legal Profession
The legal profession is notorious for its high-stress environment, demanding work hours, and competitive culture. While these factors drive many…
BigLaw Firms Step Up: PaulWeissCleary Gottlieb, Fried Frank, and Weil Match Milbank Bonuses
In a highly competitive year for talent retention and recognition, four prestigious BigLaw firms—Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP,…