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Georgia Prosecutor Pleads Guilty, Resigns for Misusing Funds for Travel, Personal Expenses

Woodard allegedly took thousands of dollars budgeted for crime victims programs, such as the Local Victim Assistance Program and used the funds for expenses like jewelry repairs, antique shopping sprees, headphones, and even a dog cremation.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Amnesia: How to Keep Your Midlevel Associates Happy

This year's Midlevel Associates Survey indicates a return to pre-pandemic norms isn't cutting it for the first full generation of midlevels to launch their careers during COVID-19.
9 minute read

National Law Journal

Fighting Stigma: It's Time to Embrace 'Alcoholism' in the Legal Industry

"We must create a culture where people accept identifying as an alcoholic as readily as they would accept a diagnosis of another disease," writes attorney Casey Miller.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Chasing Goals Won't Give Frazzled In-House Lawyers Inner Peace, But a 'Mental Cleanse' Might

"Happiness can be consciously cultivated through certain actions anyone can take which are not at all dependent upon your external circumstances," said Mark LoSacco, a former in-house leader at HSBC and American Express who now helps legal department attorneys find greater fulfillment.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

How Being Present Can Make All the Difference

"The effort of showing up, being present and demonstrating concern—always makes a difference," writes columnist Michael P. Maslanka.
7 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Leaders in Law: Meet New CBA President James T. Shearin

"If courts can't protect people and institutions when they need protecting, then we're all in trouble," James T. Shearin said.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

The Legal Profession Needs Some Bullying Prevention and Intervention Strategies

"The distinction between bullying behavior and proper advocacy in the courthouse hinges on respect, professionalism and adherence to ethical standards," write Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Discusses His Big Law Background, Kamala Harris' Presidential Campaign and the Rule of Law

"A lot of the skills that make you a good lawyer—listening, empathy, being able to speak extemporaneously, being quick on your feet, being confident—have all really helped me navigate this role."
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

'Undercurrent of Disrespect': How to Hold On to Your Marketers

As lawyers tend to model one another's behavior and take cues from leadership, if the managing partner is not supportive, a negative aura seeps into the culture.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

'I Really Messed Up in There': Judge Faces Punishment for Cursing

"Sir, I'm doing something here," the judge reportedly told a defendant who came into his courtroom. "Could you shut up and sit down?"
5 minute read

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