Editorial Board

October 14, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

Fall is a popular time for evaluations and compensation adjustments. While young lawyers are undoubtedly affected by the evaluation process, too often they do not approach the process with the necessary energy and commitment, missing an important opportunity for professional development and career advancement.

By YL Editorial board

7 minute read

July 08, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

In 1963, in the matter of Gideon v. Wainwright, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution mandated the right to counsel in criminal cases for defendants who were unable to afford an attorney.

By YL Editorial Board

10 minute read

September 02, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

We may be a day into September, but the summer, for many, is by no means over. In our youth, we look forward to summer break, a time often filled with vacations, new hobbies and re-uniting with old friends. For young lawyers, the idea of summer still holds true. You may find that the summer months are slow; however, this is a great time to further develop your skills as a legal practitioner.

By YL Editorial board

10 minute read

March 25, 2011 | Texas Lawyer

The use of social media has exploded over the last several years. If Facebook were a country, its 500 million users would form the third largest country in the world, behind only China and India. The numbers are staggering, especially given that Facebook has only been around since 2004.

By YL Editorial Board

7 minute read

March 11, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

It's too often said that the only people who benefit from litigation are the lawyers. We think this sentiment is overblown, although we acknowledge that there's some degree of truth to it.

By YL Editorial Board

8 minute read

February 10, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

The other day my son was sitting next to me while I did some work on the computer. He started pushing icons on my screen with his finger. My computer doesn't have a touch screen like my iPad, so nothing happened, but it demonstrated an expectation my son is growing up with.

By YL Editorial Board

5 minute read

July 01, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

Late last year, the Philadelphia Inquirer ran an in-depth expose on the Criminal Justice System in the city of Philadelphia. The reporting detailed a system in crisis, troubled by rampant witness fear and a growing number of fugitives from court. By the reporters' count, there were more than 47,000 defendants on whom active bench warrants had been issued because of a failure to appear for a scheduled court date.

By YL Editorial Board

9 minute read

April 27, 2011 | Texas Lawyer

Document review. (Cue the groans.) The prospect of reviewing thousands of (often mind-numbingly boring) e-mails, memos, bills, reports, and other documents generated by a client in the course of its daily business doesn't exactly inspire glee in the hearts and minds of young lawyers.

By Young Lawyers Editorial Board

6 minute read

July 27, 2011 | Texas Lawyer

When you walk into a client meeting, a deposition, the courthouse, or even casual days at the office, your attire makes a statement about your competence, professionalism and, ultimately, may impact your future success in the legal world.

By Young Lawyer Editorial Board

7 minute read

December 08, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer

How have you behaved this year? Are you a candidate for a stocking full of coal or for a "Lawyer on the Fast Track" plaque? For our last editorial of this year, we present you with our 2009 Reprimands for the Naughty and Accolades for the Nice.

By YL Editorial Board

5 minute read