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Associates Assail 'Fraternity Culture' at Jones Day in $200M Sex Bias Suit

The plaintiffs say Jones Day's "black box" compensation model, management and culture have led to systematic discrimination against female lawyers at the firm.
6 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters Expands Reverse Mentoring Scheme To All Partners

The firm will run a second round of the programme until October, after piloting the scheme last year.
2 minute read

International Edition

The Questions Young Lawyers Should Ask Themselves Before Making a Lateral Move

Young lawyers thinking of a move should take stock of not just the dissatisfaction they are experiencing, but the root causes of professional discontent.
8 minute read

International Edition

Dechert Associate's Death Ruled Accidental, Caused by Mix of Drugs

The February death of Cameron Schladenhauffen was an accident, according to the New York Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
5 minute read

International Edition

'Just-Make-It-Happen' Mentality Is Bad for Lawyer Wellbeing

The approach to work often tears through and disregards all boundaries and reasonableness.
7 minute read

International Edition

Morgan Lewis Addresses Lawyer Mental Health With New Program, Executive

With a new wellness program and a new full-time director of employee well-being, Morgan Lewis is the latest firm to publicize its efforts to take attorneys' mental and physical health more seriously.
3 minute read

International Edition

From White-Shoe to Blue-Jean, Firms Get Casual to Draw in Talent

Dechert is the latest Big Law firm to loosen its dress code in the name of making lawyers more comfortable—and more like their clients.
4 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters Hits 20 Percent Female Partnership Via Largest Promotion Round Since 2007

The magic circle firm's latest round is its largest in 12 years.
3 minute read

International Edition

A Noble Struggle: How Gender Held Back The Legal Ambitions Of A Mother Of Three

This International Women's Day, former A&O lawyer and mother-of-three Julia Noble reveals her early experiences and how attitudes are changing towards working parents.
6 minute read

International Edition

Why Michelle Obama Disliked Working at Sidley – and the Lessons That Still Apply

In her autobiography, Michelle Obama offers a dismal depiction of the three years she spent as an associate at Sidley Austin, in part because there were so few other minority lawyers at the firm. But she didn't just complain - she tried to change things.
8 minute read

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