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Locke Lord Associate Leads by Example Despite ALS Diagnosis

With much-appreciated support from Locke Lord co-workers, Alexandra Cavaliere said she continues to work as a corporate associate nearly a year after her ALS diagnosis, which is the "only thing that keeps her going" some days.
5 minute read

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'I Was Clearly Not Well': How Stress Forced One UK Associate Out Of Their Law Firm

"I knew I would not want to be balancing this and my family forever", says one associate who left her law firm.
5 minute read

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'It's Unsustainable': Unprecedented Workloads Are Taking A Toll on Corporate Teams

As private equity firms continue their deal-making spree across the globe, corporate lawyers say that they and their teams are struggling to keep up.
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Canadian Corporate Lawyer Launches Practical Training Program for Young Lawyers

The 4L Academy will teach the nitty-gritty of corporate law and litigation while aiming to combat the stress and anxiety many young lawyers feel.
5 minute read

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The Time of Alpha-Male Law Firm Leaders is Over. What's Next?

Alpha-male, egocentric leaders get things done, right? Wrong. Modern leadership requires something else, lawyers say.
6 minute read

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One Year On, How Did George Floyd's Death Impact the UK Legal Industry?

Black lawyers look back at the U.K. industry's efforts in the past year and discuss how to maintain momentum going forward.
4 minute read

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Baker McKenzie Set For London Election Battle With Two Contenders Touted

An antritrust and arbitration partner are set to run for the role being vacated by Alex Chadwick.
3 minute read

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Ashurst's Next Global Chair Must Focus On the US, Partners Say

While maintaining the status quo is largely desired by the partnership, resolution on the firm's U.S. strategy also needs to be addressed, several sources say.
7 minute read

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'We Had to Go to the Bomb Shelter': Local Lawyers On Edge as Middle East Hostilities Escalate

Law.com International spoke to lawyers on both sides of the divide to understand more about the situation on the ground. Many are housebound and in fear as more than 100 people are declared dead in Gaza, and around eight in Israel as the threat of war descends.
8 minute read

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We're 'Too Busy': Are Law Firm Mental Health Efforts Failing Junior Lawyers?

Client and partner demands still trump mental health concerns, no matter how well-meaning law firm well-being initiatives may be, some junior lawyers say.
4 minute read

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