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The American Lawyer

In Office Return Planning, Drawing 'Lines in the Sand' Becomes Tricky for Law Firms

"Why take the heat of being the Morgan Stanley of law firms?" one recruiter pondered.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Morgan Stanley Letter Pits Client Preference Against Talent Market Demands

"The social reality is that women bear the brunt of childcare. And if a firm cannot accommodate that social reality, then firms will continue to lose women," Roberta Liebenberg said.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Post-Pandemic, Law Schools See Legal Tech Education Playing an Even Bigger Role

More legal tech courses will be provided by law schools in upcoming semesters, especially those which focus on legal departments' software, law school professors say.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

Innovation in Practice Management Solutions: Frontline Managed Services

"The industry has been slowly recognizing the benefits of cloud-based solutions, and the need to work remotely accelerated the transition for many firms with security, accessibility and scalable support at the center of their business decisions," says Seelin Naidoo of Frontline Managed Services.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Championing Diversity in Tech, In-House: Phuong Phillips

"Once we hire a diverse candidate, it is absolutely our responsibility to make sure that individual does not get lost in the shuffle. Retaining, mentoring and promoting are key components to ensure that diverse candidates succeed," says Zynga chief legal officer Phuong Phillips.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Remote Document Review Is Here to Stay. But Legal Departments Aren't Ready

Once an outlier, remote review is likely to become an essential part of discovery post-pandemic. But its rapid adoption is testing clients' comfort.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

LeClairRyan Trustee's Claims Against UnitedLex Move Forward

Allegations that a joint venture between the two entities resulted in the unauthorized practice of law were enough to underpin a conspiracy claim, a Virginia federal judge ruled.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

Access to Justice, Courts: Davidson County General Sessions Court, Division VIII

"Remote proceedings can be sustainable, more efficient and potentially providing better access. However, limited access to technology in communities most discriminated against means that being physically present in the community and working with trusted community partners will be essential," says Judge Rachel Bell of Davidson County General Sessions Court, Division VIII.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Will More Legal Chiefs Follow Morgan Stanley in Eschewing Remote Work?

Legal leaders from 3M, Coinbase, W.R. Grace and Lexion have a different view of remote work than Morgan Stanley's Eric Grossman.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Women of Legal Tech: 'The Only Person You Can Change is Yourself,' Says Emily Bartkowicz

Litigation support project coordinator Emily Bartkowicz explains how championing workflows as a paralegal helped her advance her career, why she's more comfortable working from home, and more.
8 minute read

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