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New York Law Journal

Newly-Elected Albany County DA Restructures Office Leadership

Albany County DA Lee Kindlon has hired Joseph Meany as chief assistant district attorney, and Jennifer Aguila as chief of staff.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Sullivan & Cromwell Signals 5-Day RTO Expectation as Law Firms Remain Split on Optimal Attendance

Lawyers are expected to come to the office during normal business hours barring "extraordinary" circumstances, according to a recent update to the firm's office manual.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Storefront Pro Bono: Proposal for Modest Law Firm Commitment to Provide Direct Legal Services

The authors write "We propose a new model for law firm pro bono, provisionally called “Storefront Pro Bono,” to help mitigate the access to civil justice gap in New York through modest pro-bono commitments from the city’s law firms and other law organizations (law firms). The essence of the proposal is to encourage law firms to commit fifty hours of pro bono work for each of their lawyers (as already recommended by the ABA), whether litigators or transaction lawyers, to provide direct legal services dealing with the issues presented by individuals/families who do not qualify for publicly funded legal aid and cannot afford private counsel."
22 minute read

The American Lawyer

Ignore the Decline in US Rule of Law at Your Peril

Can you comfortably fathom the reality that the country where you practice law is ranked 107th for access to affordable civil justice and 99th for the fundamental right of equal treatment and absence of discrimination?
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

How Dana Rao Built a 'Yes' Culture at Adobe and Why He Walked Away

When Dana Rao became general counsel of Adobe six years ago, he said he set out to recast the culture of a legal department known as a place where "good ideas go to die."
7 minute read

The Recorder

The Ethics of Freelance Lawyering, Part 4: Fee-Splitting and Malpractice Insurance

"Regardless of whether a freelance attorney carries malpractice insurance, law firms are ultimately responsible for the work product," write Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen, founders of Montage Legal Group.
6 minute read

The Recorder

The Ethics of Freelance Lawyering, Part 3: Aiding and Abetting the Unauthorized Practice of Law and Duty of Competence/Duty to Supervise

"An attorney's duty of competence is not limited solely to the practicing attorney, but also extends to subordinate attorneys and staff," write Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen, founders of Montage Legal Group.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Building a Championship Culture in Boutique Law Firms: Lessons From the Miami Heat

As the new NBA season begins, here are key lessons that boutique law firms can take from the Heat's playbook to develop a winning culture of their own.
5 minute read

The Recorder

The Ethics of Freelance Lawyering, Part 2: Conflicts of Interest and Duty to Preserve Client Confidences

"Because temporary attorneys often work for multiple firms simultaneously, it is crucial that both the temporary attorney and the firm routinely monitor conflicts," write Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen, founders of Montage Legal Group.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

A Paralegal's View: Tips for Collaborative Success in Law Firms

Paralegal Melissa Acosta-Amarante offers tips for a successful attorney-paralegal collaboration, and explains why that's key for your practice.
5 minute read

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