Above the Law Blog Founder David Lat in Critical Condition with COVID-19 Infection
High-profile attorney David Lat is in critical condition at NYU Langone Medical Center after being diagnosed with coronavirus, according to…
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Showing Up: The Difference Between Those Who Get Hired and Advance in Law Firms and Those Who Do Not
Summary: Showing up, both physically and mentally, is the key to success for getting hired and advancing in Law Firms.…
Former Attorney Finally Charged after 20 Years on the Run
Summary: A former Hunton & Williams partner who disappeared 20 years ago for committing fraud pleaded guilty in another fraudulent…
South Florida Attorney Marcos Gonzalez-Balboa Accused in Fatal Hit-and-Run
Summary: A Florida attorney is accused of striking a woman with his car while driving under the influence, then leaving…
Disbarred Attorney Donnie Rudd Accused of Murdering Wife 45 Years Ago
Summary: A former Illinois attorney accused of murdering his wife 45 years ago is now facing trial for the alleged…
Disbarred Personal Injury Attorney Ross Annenberg Indicted for Larceny and Conspiracy
Summary: A former Worchester attorney has been indicted on charges of uttering, conspiracy and larceny. A Worchester County grand jury…
Don’t Turn to Family and Friends to Get a Job
Summary: Attorneys assuming their family or friends will get them a job at their firm will be surprised that most…
What Does an LL.M. Get You That a J.D. Doesn’t?
Summary: Juris Doctorates are a required degree for an attorney but a master of law degree is not necessary for…
Former Ellen DeGeneres Honoree Arrested for Smuggling Contraband into Jail
Summary: A lawyer who once appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres show to receive money for her work helping others is…
Change Your Attitude Towards Your Work to Be a Happy Attorney
Summary: Once an attorney is able to gain a different perspective of what they are as an attorney in the…
Attorneys Develop Big Egos, Ruining Their Happiness
Summary: Attorneys often end up with egos that are too large for happiness to be maintained in their careers and…
Australian Lawyer Posed as His Clients to Steal $10 Million
Summary: A Sydney, Australia lawyer is accused of stealing nearly $10 million from his clients by posing as them in…