Steven J Harper

July 08, 2011 | New York Law Journal

Self-delusion about the consequences of constant connectivity has become a special problem for attorneys who measure their lives in billable hours, says Steven Harper, an adjunct professor at Northwestern University, who discusses the possible toll on productivity and, more importantly, family time.

By Steven J. Harper

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March 29, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

When law schools get it wrong, they deserve the scorn that comes with a public spotlight. When they get it right, they should bask in its warm glow. The University of Chicago Law School recently got it right. Really right.

By Steven J. Harper

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February 22, 2011 | Law.com

If Howrey disappears, most Big Law leaders will focus on how their organizations are different. More interesting are the similarities, says Steven J. Harper, an adjunct professor at Northwestern University, especially the universal forces that might render other Big Law firms vulnerable.

By Steven J. Harper

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March 01, 2011 | Law.com

On the heels of Jamie Wareham's $5 million move to DLA Piper, came The Wall Street Journal's "Big Law's $1,000-Plus an Hour Club." Paraphrasing one partner's comment, Steven J. Harper notes, "Get it if you can" is unworthy of a noble profession, and a dangerous business plan.

By Steven J. Harper

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March 28, 2011 | New York Law Journal

By Steven J. Harper

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February 22, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

If Howrey LLP disappears, most big law leaders will make distinctions; they'll focus on how their organizations are different from Howrey. More interesting are the similarities, especially the universal forces that might render others vulnerable to the highly respected firm's current plight.

By Steven J. Harper

4 minute read

June 29, 2011 | Law.com

Self-delusion about the consequences of constant connectivity has become a special problem for attorneys who measure their lives in billable hours, says Steven Harper, an adjunct professor at Northwestern University, who discusses the possible toll on productivity and, more importantly, family time.

By Steven J. Harper

4 minute read