Pro Mid Market | Expert Opinion
By Kristy Bourgeois | October 22, 2018
My first few years in a law firm were exciting, interesting and challenging. After finishing law school and dealing with the many obstacles all lawyers must overcome in those three years, I felt that I was well-prepared for law firm life. I knew I had plenty to learn, but I was ready.
By Scott Graham | October 19, 2018
A San Francisco judge is encouraging attorneys to file briefs on plain paper. Two IP lawyers were the first to take him up on it.
By Scott Graham | October 19, 2018
The Northern District judge's standing order discourages the use of formal pleading paper. Two IP lawyers recently took him up on it.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Brendan Corbalis | October 19, 2018
A new World Health Organization supported study confirms the worst fears of an aging population. Drawing upon data from 28 countries spanning 12 global regions, researchers present a grim portrait of unchecked elder abuse and neglect.
The Legal Intelligencer | Conversation
By The Legal Intelligencer | October 19, 2018
The editorial staff of The Legal has always been aware that the hiring and retention of female attorneys is an ongoing issue in the legal community. In an effort to discuss some of the specific problems facing female attorneys and present potential solutions to those problems, we invited 10 practitioners to talk about how to bolster the role of women in the law.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Elizabeth A. Stefanski | October 19, 2018
As a litigator who participates in the hiring process, spends time mentoring new hires, and has built a successful career in a male-dominated industry, I've found that there are five key factors that help new hires, especially women, succeed at a firm.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Edward T. Kang and Kandis L. Kovalsky | October 18, 2018
Today, there are close to 3,000 emojis in the Unicode Standard. As such, people can communicate a lot more through emojis, if they choose. And, the data shows this is what people are choosing.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Jennifer G. Betts | October 18, 2018
To grow as a lawyer, most of us need to learn—at some point—how to “make it rain.” Rainmaking, as I define it, simply means building and bringing in work. The kind of work that is being built, and the sources of that work, mean different things to different kinds of lawyers.
By Courtney Devon Taylor | October 17, 2018
Practicing law starts with getting and maintaining clients. Pitching business is an often underappreciated aspect of being successful as a lawyer. Thorough preparation is just as important for business development purposes as the research and planning needed for a trial. On the other hand, a lot of business is generated through relationships.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | October 16, 2018
In today's environment, social media allows people to instantly share their opinions with the world. However, given the many heated issues that dominate our national discourse, there can be a tendency to post (or tweet) in anger or passion, which can lead to regrets later.
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