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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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September 18, 2019 | The American Lawyer

The Jiujitsu Judge in the Epstein Affair

So sad; too bad, says judge to Epstein's victims.

By Vivia Chen

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September 13, 2019 | The American Lawyer

What's Up With Andrew Yang and the Asian Stereotype?

All this fuss also shows that jokes shared within certain racial/ethnic groups won't translate well to a larger audience.

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September 11, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Should Davis Polk Be Investigating the Epstein-Wexner Mess?

While legally there appears to be no conflict, the elite law firm's connections to L Brands and its leader make the probe seem off-kilter.

By Vivia Chen

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September 05, 2019 | The American Lawyer

#MeToo Backlash Is Not Going Away

The Mike Pence rule is on its way to becoming the standard in the American workplace.

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September 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Is Chambers Ignoring Women?

The industry's gold standard directory remains stubbornly white and male in its coveted lawyer rankings, particularly in the most elite practice sectors.

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August 30, 2019 | The American Lawyer

It's a Wrap: End-of-Summer News and Gossip

To commemorate the season, here are some totally irrelevant but amusing tidbits you might have missed.

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August 26, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Jones Day Slams Its Prized Hires—Smart Tactic?

Oh, where to begin to parse the firm's handling of this whole debacle involving a pair of ex-SCOTUS clerks suing over its parental leave policy?

By Vivia Chen

6 minute read

August 21, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Meet the Former Supreme Court Clerks Suing Jones Day

It's easy to say Mark Savignac and Julia Sheketoff were a mismatch with the firm now, but I can't help asking this question: How did Jones Day's Supreme Court and appellate practice group win them over, when they could have gone to any firm that their heart desired?

By Vivia Chen

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July 31, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Why Is David Boies Bothering to Sue Alan Dershowitz?

Frankly, I thought I was done with my Dershowitz tour. Boy, was I wrong.

By Vivia Chen

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July 31, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Women Who Left the Profession Are Getting Back in the Saddle

Diversity Lab's OnRamp Fellowship, a reentry program, just celebrated its fifth anniversary—and it's logging some noteworthy results.

By Vivia Chen

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