Vivia Chen The Careerist

July 18, 2017 | The American Lawyer

I try to keep it light and frothy during the heat of the summer. So here's my selection of news and gossip that you shouldn't miss.

By Vivia Chen, The Careerist

25 minute read

July 13, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Want a break from all the messy news about Donald Trump Jr. and Russiagate? Let's cut to some other topics that are roiling America.

By Vivia Chen, The Careerist

4 minute read

July 12, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Thanks to law professors Joanna Grossman at Southern Methodist University and Deborah Rhode at Stanford University, we now have a primer on sexual harassment on the job.

By Vivia Chen, The Careerist

5 minute read

July 06, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Even in the face of harassment, rumors and other inconveniences, female lawyers are forging ahead.

By Vivia Chen, The Careerist

4 minute read

June 30, 2017 | The American Lawyer

The Fourth of July is coming up, so it's no time for serious news. Here's a roundup for some oddly amusing/curious news and gossip for you to digest by the pool or beach.

By Vivia Chen, The Careerist

57 minute read

June 20, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Did we mention she's a Harvard Law grad and two-time SCOTUS clerk? And she's working for the enemy, Robert Mueller.

By Vivia Chen, The Careerist

4 minute read

June 15, 2017 | The American Lawyer

In case you're not keeping score, the sexist comments are flying these days. Let's just focus on two recent incidents.

By Vivia Chen, The Careerist

4 minute read

June 13, 2017 | The American Lawyer

It is weirdly comforting that a big, strong guy like Comey is no better at handling a manipulative, slimy guy in power than we women are.

By Vivia Chen, The Careerist

9 minute read

June 07, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Not only did he refuse President Donald Trump's offer for a DOJ job, but two days later he criticized Trump on Twitter, essentially saying, "Glad I'm not part of that legal hellhole."

By Vivia Chen, The Careerist

10 minute read

May 25, 2017 | The American Lawyer

A few weeks ago I wrote that I doubted cloud-based operations are competing against Big Law for major rainmakers and clients. One virtual firm took issue with my views.

By Vivia Chen, The Careerist

32 minute read