Lawyer Work-Life Balance
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The Best and Worst of the Legal Lockdown: New Jobs, Babies and Friendly Wildlife
By Rose Walker | September 3, 2021
The last eighteen months have been extraordinarily difficult for many, but some moments of joy have shone through. Here we share personal stories of the legal industry's experiences of the lockdown.
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International Edition | Features
How a QC and His Six Pandemic Puppies Became Twitter Stars
By Hannah Roberts | September 2, 2021
Allan Compton QC had enough on his plate with virtual hearings during the pandemic. Then his golden retriever had six puppies...
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International Edition | Analysis
Midlevel Associates Aren't Satisfied With Law Firms' Return-to-Office Plans
By Dylan Jackson | August 23, 2021
Many third-, fourth- and fifth-year associates feel uncertain about what a hybrid workplace will actually look like, according to the 2021 Midlevel Associates survey,
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International Edition | Features
Lawyers Make Plea to Peers: Stop Boasting About How Busy You Are
By Rose Walker | August 18, 2021
Senior lawyers, clients and career coaches say there is an epidemic of "performative busyness" in the law that must be tackled.
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International Edition | Features
From Big Law to Big Coffee: How a Former Debevoise Lawyer Brewed a New Venture
By Varsha Patel | August 17, 2021
In a touchingly honest interview, Ted Rosner describes being let go by a major firm but then launching a company that helps reduce reoffending by providing jobs to prison leavers.
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Brazil's Mattos Filho Encourages Remote Work in Eventual Office Return
By Amy Guthrie | August 11, 2021
The hybrid workweek at one of Latin America's biggest law firms will be accompanied by more casual dress—suits, ties and high heels still required for client meetings—and more opportunities to "disconnect."
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International Edition | Analysis
Four-Day Workweek Comes to Legal Tech—But It Likely Won't Catch On
By Victoria Hudgins | August 11, 2021
Many legal tech and service providers say they can't implement four-day workweeks and still maintain a competitive client advantage, but others see a shortened workweek becoming a necessity given the rising demands for employee flexibility.
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Law Firms Caught in Balancing Act Between Repopulating Offices and Future of Remote Work
By Dan Packel | August 10, 2021
US firm leaders say they are simultaneously working on how to safely return to the office and how to balance professional development needs with remote work.
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International Firms Face Talent Crunch in Brazil
By Amy Guthrie | August 4, 2021
Global law firms are elbowing for talent in Latin America's largest economy, where qualified young lawyers are in a strong position to negotiate for jobs amid brisk corporate work, and where some are choosing to shun Big Law.
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How to Keep Hold of Associates: Hit Targets, Loosen Dress Codes and Don't Forget Fertility
By Rose Walker | July 30, 2021
I'm Rose Walker, this week discussing how law firms can keep associate attrition rates low. Clothes and fertility are two aspects you might not have thought about - but you should.
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