Susan DeSantis

April 24, 2019 | New York Law Journal

The increase in the overall passing rate is largely attributable to the performance of the repeat-takers who increased their passing rate to 36% from last year's 25%, the New York State Board of Law Examiners said.

By Susan DeSantis

3 minute read

April 23, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Evan Thomas has written what should prove to be the seminal biography of Sandra Day O'Connor, a trailblazer who wielded tremendous power on the court as the master of the elusive middle ground.

By Jeffrey Winn

7 minute read

April 23, 2019 | New York Law Journal

The narrative reflects a psycho-drama worthy of a Grade B movie were the stakes not about the operation of the Oval Office and the governance of the nation.

By Joseph Bellacosa

6 minute read

April 23, 2019 | New York Law Journal

When recalling a traumatic event a survivor may respond in unexpected ways. They may have a flat affect, tell their story in non-chronological order, and yes, they may even experience uncontrollable laughter. These are completely common reactions to recalling trauma.

By Lisa Rivera

5 minute read

April 22, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Associates who are rising through the ranks need several types of mentors, sponsors and champions. It's important to recognize that the same person may not be able to play all of those roles over the years.

By Jonathan Ringel

6 minute read

April 22, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In an era when politicians and pundits alike are bemoaning society's lack of civility, the New York State Bar Association is announcing today that it has adopted new standards that tell lawyers how they should behave in the sandbox, so to speak. But don't worry: you most likely won't get sanctioned for throwing a temper tantrum.

By Susan DeSantis

3 minute read

April 22, 2019 | Law.com

In an era when politicians and pundits alike are bemoaning society's lack of civility, the New York State Bar Association is announcing today that it has adopted new standards that tell lawyers how they should behave. But don't worry: You most likely won't get sanctioned for throwing a temper tantrum.

By Susan DeSantis

3 minute read

April 17, 2019 | New York Law Journal

"Having effective, partisan-free judicial evaluation and screening processes in place throughout the state is critical to ensuring that candidates for judicial office in New York possess the essential qualities to be a good judge," Chief Judge Janet DiFiore said in a statement that the New York State Bar Association is planning to release on Thursday.

By Susan DeSantis

4 minute read

April 16, 2019 | New York Law Journal

These leading members of the New York bar were all white males who perpetuated the reality that the practice of commercial law constituted a men's club. But they grew and transformed a profession in New York which, a generation after they had passed from the scene, began attracting a critical mass of law students from the rest of the American talent pool.

By Jeffrey Winn

6 minute read

April 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Tai-Heng Cheng, who chaired Quinn Emanuel's New York international arbitration practice, is joining Sidley as a partner.

By Meghan Tribe

4 minute read