February 16, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Goodbye to All ThatThis is the place where I found my voice. The only hitch is that I've been at Am Law for an obscene amount of time and I'm due for a change.
By Vivia Chen
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February 10, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Why All the Fuss Over Coke's Diversity Plan?How many times can we tell ourselves that this is different—that this is the game-changer we've been waiting for?
By Vivia Chen
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February 05, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Trump's Lawyers Are Sloppy and Mediocre. So What?Trump could trot out the QAnon shaman as his advocate, make "Green Eggs and Ham" the centerpiece of his defense, and it wouldn't change a damn thing.
By Vivia Chen
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February 03, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Some Black Partners Aren't Waiting for the GC to Call"The general counsel's office has been talking about change forever," Weil Gotshal's Jeff Malonson says. "It's not enough to build a relationship with the GC."
By Vivia Chen
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February 01, 2021 | The American Lawyer
The Game of Trump: Jones Day Outplays Kirkland & EllisTiming is everything. No wonder Jones Day alums seem to be landing on their feet, while Kirkland's are scrambling.
By Vivia Chen
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January 26, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Tea and Empathy at Big LawHow do you teach partners empathy and understanding when those traits aren't part of the definition of success in Big Law?
By Vivia Chen
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January 20, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Trump Needs a Lawyer. Please Help.Trump's legal pickings are slim to pathetic. They are either past their expiration date or loony—maybe both. Thus far, it's almost a Who's Who list of ardent Trump supporters who are no longer available to represent him when he needs them most.
By Vivia Chen
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January 13, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Justice Roberts' Heart Must Be BreakingAcademically successful, serious and so eager to learn, Josh Hawley is the dream son. He might have been the conservative version of Pete Buttigieg.
By Vivia Chen
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January 07, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Will Big Law Take Cruz and Hawley?For two brilliant legal minds, Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley have tanked their careers.
By Vivia Chen
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December 29, 2020 | The American Lawyer
The Careerist's Crystal Ball: 8 Predictions for 2021From fashion to parenthood, Vivia Chen offers up her vision of what Big Law can expect in the year to come.
By Vivia Chen
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