Vivia Chen

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

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October 26, 2020 | The American Lawyer

What David Boies and Ted Olson Are Saying About This Election

My heart tells me I should believe what Boies has to say, but my head tells me Olson is on the money.

By Vivia Chen

6 minute read

October 21, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Are Women Leaving Big Law Because of COVID?

More than one in four women are thinking of leaving the workforce or downshifting their careers—an unthinkable thought just six months ago, says the latest McKinsey/LeanIn study.

By Vivia Chen

4 minute read

October 15, 2020 | The American Lawyer

5 Career Tips I Got From Amy Coney Barrett

Just because you disagree with Amy Coney Barrett doesn't mean you can't pick up style/fashion points from her.

By Vivia Chen

5 minute read

October 13, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Hurry! We Need a Mom on the Supreme Court!

Yes, it's quite an achievement to be mom to seven kids, but who the hell cares?

By Vivia Chen

5 minute read

October 08, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Kamala Smiled, Pence Smarmed

At least this debate didn't cause me to down a whole bottle of wine.

By Vivia Chen

4 minute read

October 01, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Feminist or Handmaid: Amy Coney Barrett

What a brutal time for old-fashioned feminists: RGB is gone, and now Helen Reddy.

By Vivia Chen

6 minute read

September 29, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Angry About Who Counts as Equity Partner? Tough.

Some firms are upset by how we define equity. Perhaps they should focus their attention internally.

By Vivia Chen

4 minute read

September 24, 2020 | The American Lawyer

I'd Rather Have a Straight, White Dude on the Supreme Court

There's something cynical and diabolical about appointing a woman to destroy the legacy of RBG.

By Vivia Chen

4 minute read

September 22, 2020 | The American Lawyer

RBG: A Feminist Even My Mother-in-Law Could Like

A woman so brilliant, so brave has no business being so relatable.

By Vivia Chen

5 minute read

September 18, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Partners Are Richer Than Ever. But Happier?

Does money buy lawyer satisfaction? Hell yeah. But lots of partners also insist they'd trade their worldly riches for more free time.

By Vivia Chen

5 minute read

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