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Vivia Chen

Vivia Chen

Vivia Chen is a senior columnist at The American Lawyer and the creator of The Careerist blog.

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October 23, 2019 | The American Lawyer

So Sorry Don McGahn!

In contrast to current White House counsel Pat Cipollone, Don McGahn behaved as a gentleman and scholar, a true patriot and the model of probity.

By Vivia Chen

5 minute read

October 21, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Wear Fab Shoes and Don't Be a Girl Scout: Lessons Learned From Women's Pow-Wow

Newsflash: The topic of work/life balance is so yesterday!

By Vivia Chen

4 minute read

October 15, 2019 | The American Lawyer

White Men Aren't So Keen on Diversity Efforts

The most anodyne measures to increase diversity in the workplace get the most support, according to a recent study.

By Vivia Chen

4 minute read

October 11, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Bill Lee Dissects His Harvard Win

So what's it like to score a win for the Big-H in such a high-profile trial?

By Vivia Chen

6 minute read

October 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Practically Invisible: Kirkland & Ellis' New Black Partners

The law firm made a jaw-dropping number of partners this year—141 to be exact. But here's the flip side: Only three black lawyers appeared among that sea of faces.

By Vivia Chen

4 minute read

October 02, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Equal Parental Leave for Men and Women Is Inevitable. Embrace It.

Not only do men expect paid time off to bond with their babies, but some are demanding the same deal that new moms get.

By Vivia Chen

4 minute read

October 01, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Does Kellyanne Conway Adore Catfights or What?

Thank goodness she's there to remind us that sisterhood is just a lot of hype.

By Vivia Chen

4 minute read

September 27, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Sex, Food and Dating—The (Other) News This Week

I know I should be poring over that whistleblower's complaint. But instead, let me give you something that's much more invigorating: news and gossip you definitely do not need.

By Vivia Chen

5 minute read

September 25, 2019 | The American Lawyer

The Judge Seems Unimpressed

If Judge Preska's sarcasm is any indication, the Dershowitz team should be sweating.

By Vivia Chen

4 minute read

September 20, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Did Eugene Scalia Disavow His Father's Ruling on Homosexuality?

Antonin Scalia made it clear he disapproved of homosexuality. His son Eugene indicated he is fine with the normalization of LGBTQ culture.

By Vivia Chen

4 minute read