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The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

October 03, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Pay Raises Can Be a Bittersweet Bump for Big Law Associates

Associate raises have side effects that firms should acknowledge and address.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

8 minute read

August 31, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Benefit by Showing Attorneys That Family Matters

Firms can help themselves—and their employees—by introducing family-friendly policies.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

9 minute read

August 29, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

Effective Advocacy From Young Lawyers Requires Less Hostility, More Civility

Nowadays, civility is often substituted for hostility. The Perry Masons of the world have long been eclipsed by the likes of Harvey Specter (Suits), Jack McCoy (Law & Order), and Patty Hewes (Damages).

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

9 minute read

August 08, 2018 | The American Lawyer

From the YL Board: The Real Issues That Prevent Gender Equity in the Law

Three myths that continue to hold women back in the legal profession.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

9 minute read

July 09, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Stagnant Progress on Law Firm Diversity Can't Continue

The American Lawyer's Young Lawyer Editorial Board calls for new ways of thinking to make meaningful change when it comes to diversity.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

11 minute read

June 01, 2018 | The American Lawyer

We Need an Open Dialogue on Mental Health in the Law

The numbers are striking, and the concern is real. The legal industry needs to address lawyers' mental well-being.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

8 minute read

May 03, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Young Lawyers Call For Revamping of Law Firm Offices to Meet New Industry Needs

The American Lawyer's Young Lawyer Editorial Board says reorganizing your office to fit the modern world can optimize work product while reflecting the values of the newest generation of lawyers.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

9 minute read

May 03, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Young Lawyers Call For Revamping of Law Firm Offices to Meet New Industry Needs

The American Lawyer's Young Lawyer Editorial Board says reorganizing your office to fit the modern world can optimize work product while reflecting the values of the newest generation of lawyers.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

9 minute read

March 29, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Young Lawyer Editorial Board: It's Time to Change the Way We Educate Lawyers

The expectations placed upon young lawyers have evolved over time. To keep pace, legal education must do the same. And there is a role for law firms to play, too.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

9 minute read

February 28, 2018 | The American Lawyer

YL Board: This Is What Sexual Harassment in the Legal Industry Looks Like

We call for the industry to avoid silence when witnessing harassment and hold perpetrators—no matter how big a book of business—accountable.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board of The American Lawyer

9 minute read