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March 12, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"There has been increasing recognition that the fiduciary duties imposed under ERISA apply fully to cyberattacks targeting retirement accounts," write Gary S. Young and Patrick A. DaSilva of Mandelbaum Barrett.

By Gary S. Young and Patrick A. DaSilva

8 minute read

February 28, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Leaders of law firms and legal organizations face a significant challenge when it comes to getting these vastly different groups of people to work well together in order to foster success and promote growth," says the NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board.

By NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board

6 minute read

February 22, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

As young lawyers embark on this long road of trying to figure out how to balance work responsibilities with family obligations and other commitments, many wonder whether it is actually possible to "do it all," like more senior attorneys seem to be able to do.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

6 minute read

January 25, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

The $7.5 million in funding allocated through the 2023 Pennsylvania state budget should be just the beginning, as the lack of state-level funding in Pennsylvania has led to a patchwork of county funding.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

6 minute read

January 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Julie T. Houth, chair of the Young Lawyers Section, writes: It's not always easy separating our personal and professional lives because it's two sides of the same coin. However, we owe a fiduciary duty to our clients and to our colleagues in our profession to realize if and when we need to say goodbye to something or someone in order to be competent lawyers.

By Julie T. Houth, Chair, Young Lawyers Section

3 minute read

December 20, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Far too often young attorneys measure their worth based on their ability to make partner or to move up the ranks of a large law firm. The stigma that many of these young attorneys face when they either choose to move on from a law firm or ultimately do not make partner needs to be reconsidered.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

6 minute read

November 29, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

These techniques and tips are not intended to replace your writing voice, but rather to supplement your writing style to effectively advocate on behalf of yourself and your clients.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

6 minute read

October 25, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Three years after the lockdown forced employees to figure out how to work from home, the harm from the uncertainty around this issue can easily outweigh the comparative benefits of finding the optimum work-from-home policy. This is particularly true in the case of younger lawyers, whose fledgling careers—and growing family obligations—will be shaped the most by these policies.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

4 minute read

October 23, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Today, most documents—even if initially received in physical, hard-copy format—are stored electronically with sophisticated electronic document storage warehouses, which provide the ability to easily search document text and metadata. Despite these advancements in technology, the document review process may still be time-consuming.

By David H. Glusman, Neil Young and Jesse J. LaGrossa

6 minute read

September 29, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Mastering the virtual interview is an important skill not just for law students and young associates, but also for the law firms that are hiring new associates and laterals. First impressions matter, and in today's hiring market, the first impression is the virtual interview.

By NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board

5 minute read