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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 18, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Ted Olson and Gibson Dunn Do Not Need This Client

Instead of a coveted client, the Gibson Dunn partner and his firm now are associated with a murderous nation that kills with impunity.

By Vivia Chen

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October 16, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Why Are Women Lousy Negotiators? Hint: They Don't Lie Enough

Men are outgunning women at the negotiation game. And that negative repercussion carries over to what women earn, contributing to that gender gap in pay.

By Vivia Chen

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October 15, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Baker McKenzie Admits 'Shortcomings' in Handling Sexual Assault + More News

The law firm seems to be making the best of an awkward situation. Plus, a note to all Supreme Court aspirants: Buy your domain names now.

By Vivia Chen

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October 10, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Will You Report Sexual Harassment or Bullying? Be Honest.

A notable percentage of female lawyers experience harassment and bullying, yet the vast majority of them never report it, a recent study finds.

By Vivia Chen

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October 08, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Trying to Get Pregnant? Management Would Like to Know.

The co-leader of Jones Day's health care practice at a recent meeting apparently "encouraged" women to tell management if they were pregnant or planning on be. Is that so wrong?

By Vivia Chen

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October 03, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Rachel Mitchell: Mean Girl, Victim or Both?

Mitchell's folksy, disarming approach to questioning Christine Blasey Ford didn't mask her motives—or the GOP's—for long.

By Vivia Chen

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October 01, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Women Are Getting Hung Up on Housework and Leaving Law Firms

Women's law firm careers are being slowed by their second job: homemaker.

By Vivia Chen

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September 28, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Brett Kavanaugh Is Scary

I knew it was a long shot, but I hoped that Kavanaugh might be more forthcoming about his youth—the hard drinking, the hard partying and the consequences that can result.

By Vivia Chen

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September 25, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Stand By Your Man

Despite their proclamations of unwavering faith in Brett Kavanaugh, I have to wonder if women who continue to support him have at least a sliver of a doubt about his character.

By Vivia Chen

5 minute read

September 21, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Women Castigate Columnist Who Defended Brett Kavanaugh's Conduct as a Teenager

In my last column, I took a look at Brett Kavanaugh's alleged behavior in the teenage context, and I received an avalanche of responses—largely divided along gender lines.

By Vivia Chen

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