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Daily Business Review

President Biden Appoints Boies Schiller Partner to Serve on Cultural Arts Committee

"I look forward to serving as an ambassador of the arts in Florida and around the nation."
2 minute read

Law.com

70% of In-House Lawyers Want Out: The Morning Minute

The news and analysis you need to start your day.
6 minute read

Law.com

How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'Firm Leaders Rely Upon Me as a Bridge to Various Groups Within the Firm,' Says Elizabeth Spainhour of Brooks Pierce

"Don't be afraid to be vulnerable within your organization as that vulnerability may actually be a strength. Sharing a little bit of yourself with people can help build trust."
9 minute read

The American Lawyer

Lagging Demand and Layoff Fears Give Firms Leverage Over Talent—Will They Use It?

Law firms in the U.S. and U.K. are finally in a position to enforce attendance policies and make attitude adjustments in their associate ranks, but no firm wants to be first to drop the hammer.
7 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'I Am Good at Synthesizing Strategic Ideas With Effective and Practical Execution,' Says Elizabeth Shea Fries of Sidley Austin

"My best advice is don't focus on climbing up the ranks. Focus on the people you work with, honing your communications skills, building trust, and being an active listener."
6 minute read

Law.com

How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'Successful Firm Leaders Are Those With a Record of Effectively Investing Time and Effort In Firm Committees,' Says Mike Burke of Arnall Golden Gregory

    Mike Burke, 50, Arnall Golden Gregory, Washington, D.C. Titles: Administrative partner of AGG's Washington, D.C., office, co-chair…
5 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Co-chair: 'I Pioneered a New Strategy Within the Ever-Evolving Financial Services Industry,' Says Michael Bell of Honigman

"Business development is not a part-time endeavor, so don't set aside time to work on it. Instead, implement it into everything you do."
5 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'My Focus on Rebuilding Our Community and Advancing the Diversification of the Legal Community,' Says Jamie Levitt of Morrison Foerster

"Don't hold yourself back because you think it's 'not your area.' You should try new things and stretch your abilities. That will bring invaluable experiences and connections you may not even expect."
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

Judges: Be Kind and Remember Your Roots

In the old days, most judges worked with the litigants to find a time that worked with everyone's schedule for a hearing or a trial. But now, there are instances when lawyers are summarily notified by email that something has been scheduled, sometimes with only a day's notice. And then the waiting game starts for the order.
4 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'My Personal Style Involves Mastering the Facts and Developing Strong Case Themes,' Says Dena Chen of Cooley

"I want to inspire the next generation of lawyers to believe that there are many ways to build a successful practice. Both introverts and extroverts can develop a unique style that plays to their strengths to win cases and deliver the best service for their clients."
6 minute read

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