The Yl Editorial Board

July 06, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

In the life of a busy young lawyer, ­attending a professional conference is typically a significant investment of time and resources. It's easy to get lost in the sea of attendees and follow the agenda mindlessly, but we encourage young lawyers to take stock of the incredible ­learning, networking, and business development ­opportunities available at these conferences and consider adopting a proactive approach to preparing for, participating during, and following through after a conference.

By The YL Editorial Board

13 minute read

June 02, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is currently operating with only six justices, one less than its full complement of seven following Justice J. Michael Eakin's March 15 resignation.

By The YL Editorial board

9 minute read

January 07, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

A young associate recently went to her managing attorney and gave her two weeks' notice. The young associate explained to the managing attorney that she was leaving for two reasons.

By The YL editorial board

7 minute read

November 19, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

It's no secret that technology is changing the workplace. For lawyers, working remotely no longer means lugging heavy files home and handwriting briefs; the ever-increasing amount of technology and apps related to the practice of law allow us the gift (or curse) of "freedom." Equipped with the proper technology, lawyers can now work from literally anywhere, at any time, as if sitting in front of their office computer. Laptops, tablets, smartphones, cloud computing, video conferencing and email allow for more flexibility and, in many cases, increased responsiveness to client needs.

By The YL Editorial Board

5 minute read

November 19, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

It's no secret that technology is changing the workplace. For lawyers, working remotely no longer means lugging heavy files home and handwriting briefs; the ever-increasing amount of technology and apps related to the practice of law allow us the gift (or curse) of "freedom." Equipped with the proper technology, lawyers can now work from literally anywhere, at any time, as if sitting in front of their office computer. Laptops, tablets, smartphones, cloud computing, video conferencing and email allow for more flexibility and, in many cases, increased responsiveness to client needs.

By The YL Editorial Board

5 minute read

October 22, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Old stereotypes die hard. An article titled "Midsize Firms Not Raising Associate Salaries Like Big Firms," published Sept. 14 in The Legal, highlighted the almost superstitious nature of the associate salary conversation in the legal community. While the stereotypes comparing large-firm associates with midsize-firm associates appear to have nine lives, young lawyers view the entire conversation as an omen—a black cat of the legal profession. Few care to cross their firms on the issue for fear of future bad luck.

By The YL Editorial Board

4 minute read

October 22, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Old stereotypes die hard. An article titled "Midsize Firms Not Raising Associate Salaries Like Big Firms," published Sept. 14 in The Legal, highlighted the almost superstitious nature of the associate salary conversation in the legal community. While the stereotypes comparing large-firm associates with midsize-firm associates appear to have nine lives, young lawyers view the entire conversation as an omen—a black cat of the legal profession. Few care to cross their firms on the issue for fear of future bad luck.

By The YL Editorial Board

4 minute read

September 24, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

When it comes to serving as lead trial counsel, the gender gap persists. According to a recent study prepared and published by the American Bar Association, men remain much more likely to take on the role of lead trial counsel. 
The study, titled "First Chairs at Trial: More Women Need Seats at the Table," was conducted by the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession and the American Bar Foundation. Based on a random sample of all cases filed in 2013 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the study identified types of cases, practice settings, clients and other characteristics that impact the extent to which men are far more likely to serve in lead counsel roles.

By The YL Editorial Board

5 minute read

September 23, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

When it comes to serving as lead trial counsel, the gender gap persists. According to a recent study prepared and published by the American Bar Association, men remain much more likely to take on the role of lead trial counsel. 
The study, titled "First Chairs at Trial: More Women Need Seats at the Table," was conducted by the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession and the American Bar Foundation. Based on a random sample of all cases filed in 2013 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the study identified types of cases, practice settings, clients and other characteristics that impact the extent to which men are far more likely to serve in lead counsel roles.

By The YL Editorial Board

5 minute read

July 02, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Law firm compensation has been and will remain a hot topic in the legal community. Prior to 1987, when Legal affiliate The American Lawyer began ranking the nation's largest law firms, figures such as gross firm revenue, revenue per lawyer, profits per equity partner and associate starting salaries may have been less likely to influence a young lawyer or law student's career decisions. Although many young lawyers now pay particular attention to the aforementioned metrics, many are still in the dark when it comes to how they will be compensated when their business development efforts bear fruit.

By The YL Editorial Board

5 minute read