Editorial Board

February 04, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

Two score and seven years ago, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial and conveyed his inspirational vision of the American Dream. King delivered his speech only nine years after the groundbreaking and momentous decision of the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education striking down segregation in schools.

By YL Editorial Board

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April 15, 2011 | New York Law Journal

The use of social media has exploded since Facebook was founded in 2004. In fact, if Facebook were a country, its 500 million users would form the third largest country in the world, behind only China and India. So what does that mean for you? Well, were in college when Facebook hit. You know this stuff, and the 62-year-old partner you're reporting to doesn't. That could make you valuable.

By YL Editorial Board

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August 25, 2011 | New York Law Journal

The sad news is that a 32-year-old corporate associate passed away in June of an apparent heart attack. Some commentators have suggested a connection between her premature death and her workload, which had been especially severe in the weeks immediately preceding her death.

By YL Editorial Board

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June 01, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

We applaud The Philadelphia Inquirer for spreading sunshine on the mysterious and troubling transactions leading to the construction of the new Family Court building here in Philadelphia. We applaud the governor and the chief justice for stepping up to the plate -- albeit belatedly -- and agreeing to re-bid the project so as to cleanse it of the unseemly taint of double-dipping, conflicts of interest, no-bid contracts and unwritten agreements. But moving ahead requires more than just a re-bid; it also requires a critical look back.

By The Editorial Board

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August 25, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

We were saddened to learn about a 32-year-old corporate associate who passed away in June of an apparent heart attack. Some commentators have suggested a connection between her premature death and her workload, which had been especially severe in the weeks immediately preceding her death.

By YL Editorial Board

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April 27, 2011 | Legaltech News

Although e-discovery software can make it easier to sift through and organize documents, document review is often a tedious process -- albeit one with the important goal of advancing a case. Young attorneys who can effectively navigate e-discovery to find key documents distinguish themselves and bring significant value to the litigation process.

By Young Lawyers Editorial Board

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July 21, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer

Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was released from prison in May, and his case has sparked discussion over whether young lawyers would tolerate the disciplinary system in the National Football League.

By Young Lawyer Editorial Board

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February 18, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

"Why would I want a LinkedIn profile? I keep up with my friends and connections on Facebook." That's what young lawyers looking for work often say when I ask them about networking and how they use LinkedIn.com.

By YL Editorial Board

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December 01, 2010 | Law.com

It is critical that students develop skills that will allow them to find work or to enable themselves to work on their own, and Young Lawyer's editorial board has several suggestions on how law schools can use the third year to provide a better transition to the job market.

By Young Lawyer Editorial Board

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July 27, 2011 | Law.com

Your attire makes a statement about your competence and professionalism, and may impact your future success in the legal world. Here are some tips to keep people listening to what you say rather than focusing on what you're wearing, from the editorial board of The Legal Intelligencer's Young Lawyer.

By Young Lawyer Editorial Board

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