Karen Sloan

February 01, 2010 | National Law Journal

In January, the U.S. Olympic Committee named attorney Scott Blackmun as its new chief executive officer. The National Law Journal spoke with him about his new job, the USOC's problems and the upcoming Vancouver games.

By Karen Sloan

6 minute read

September 24, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

After a year-long study of corporate governance after the financial crisis, the New York Stock Exchange's Commission on Corporate Governance concludes that boards should prioritize long-term growth over short-term gains.

By Karen Sloan

3 minute read

September 10, 2010 | Law.com

Just five years ago, the notion of law professors delivering commentary to the masses was a novel concept. Today, it's rare for law schools not to have at least two or three professors on faculty who are regular bloggers. The National Law Journal profiles some blogging pioneers.

By Leigh Jones and Karen Sloan

15 minute read

December 14, 2009 | Texas Lawyer

Make no mistake: A Law School Carol is no heartwarming holiday tale of redemption.

By Karen Sloan

4 minute read

March 30, 2011 | Law.com

The Association of American Law Schools is not pleased with the American Bar Association's effort to update its law school accreditation standards, and has asked that the review be put on hold to allow for a broader debate about the purpose and vision of accreditation.

By Karen Sloan

6 minute read

April 14, 2011 | National Law Journal

We speak with the co-author of Flex Success: The Lawyer's Guide to Balanced Hours about avoiding the obstacles of working reduced hours.

By Karen Sloan

5 minute read

February 11, 2010 | The Recorder

U.S. News & World Report, already known for its law school rankings, is now planning to rank law firms.

By Karen Sloan

4 minute read

May 27, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

The law school transfer system benefits individual law students, but it's hardly a boon for the less-prestigious schools that invest in promising students only to see them leave following their first year.

By Karen Sloan

5 minute read

June 14, 2011 | New York Law Journal

By Karen Sloan

7 minute read

August 10, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

Law students. Deans. A pair of United States senators. Nearly everyone agrees that would-be law students deserve a more detailed and accurate picture of their career prospects and prospective earnings before forking over thousands of dollars to enroll.

By Karen Sloan

9 minute read