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The Legal Intelligencer

Making Yourself Valuable as a Young Lawyer

It is important for young lawyers to understand the firm's viewpoint as to its expected "return on investment" from you. Your value is more than just the number of hours billed, or quality of work, although those are important.
7 minute read

The Recorder

Build It and They Will Come: Tips to Market Your Practice as a Junior Attorney

Building a business as a lawyer is invaluable to a future career in private practice. The challenge is to become skilled in an area and to develop work in that practice, even while one's knowledge of the field is developing.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Is Big Law's Nonequity Tier a 'Parking Lot' or a 'Ladder'?

Some firm leaders say nonequity tiers can offer women and diverse lawyers earlier opportunities, while others say they've seen a lack of transparency and "moving goalposts."
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

The Case for Debate: Investing in Future Attorneys Through Competition

For students from underrepresented and low-income backgrounds, debate offers more than just a chance to develop advocacy skills; it provides an essential pathway to academic success and professional achievement.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Sept. 30, 2024—Panitch Schwarze, Fox Rothschild

Intellectual property law firm Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel announced that Julianna L. Hunt has joined the firm as an associate.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Will Jones Day Now Prioritize Settlement Talks in Dad Bias Case?

The plaintiffs, by not paying attorney fees, may not be motivated to settle, some observers noted.
4 minute read

International Edition

As Middle East Conflict Continues, Bar Groups Urge Law Firms to Uphold Inclusive and Fair Hiring Practices During Recruitment Season

Reports of doxxing, threats, and revoking of job offers led to public statements from Muslim and South Asian bar associations.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Summer Associates Want Gen AI Training. Is Big Law Providing It?

"Law has such an ingrained reputation for being the last to embrace new tech, so it was a welcome surprise to be trained in using AI for legal work from day one here," one summer associate said.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Wine, Dine and Grind (Through the Weekend): Summer Associates Thirst For Experience in 'Real Matters'

While they appreciate lavish experiences, summer associates also want to know what life in Big Law will actually be like.
8 minute read

National Law Journal

Former Jones Day Associates Will Get a Trial in Dad Bias Suit

The sealed ruling, issued Wednesday, also denied former firm associates Mark Savignac and Julia Sheketoff's request for summary judgment.
3 minute read

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