September 18, 2019 | The American Lawyer
The Jiujitsu Judge in the Epstein AffairSo sad; too bad, says judge to Epstein's victims.
By Vivia Chen
4 minute read
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.
By Vivia Chen
4 minute read
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
5 minute read
September 05, 2019 | The American Lawyer
#MeToo Backlash Is Not Going AwayThe Mike Pence rule is on its way to becoming the standard in the American workplace.
By Vivia Chen
4 minute read
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.
By Vivia Chen
4 minute read
August 30, 2019 | The American Lawyer
It's a Wrap: End-of-Summer News and GossipTo commemorate the season, here are some totally irrelevant but amusing tidbits you might have missed.
By Vivia Chen
5 minute read
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 DayIt'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
5 minute read
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
7 minute read
July 31, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Women Who Left the Profession Are Getting Back in the SaddleDiversity Lab's OnRamp Fellowship, a reentry program, just celebrated its fifth anniversary—and it's logging some noteworthy results.
By Vivia Chen
4 minute read