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Daily Business Review

These Dogs Are Having a Ruff Time as Their Attorney Owners Return to Court

As attorneys everywhere return to the courthouse, spare a moment for their dogs, who are devastated. Cats, on the other hand, appear to be coping fine.
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

L Brands Names New Chief Legal Officer Ahead of Victoria's Secret Spinoff

Michael Wu brings more than 20 years of in-house legal experience to the Columbus, Ohio-based company.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY Senate Panel Advances Bill to Open Window for Lawsuits by Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse survivors and their advocates are pushing for the legislation, saying the bill will hold abusers accountable and allow plaintiffs to seek justice.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Lawyers Anticipating the New Normal Call Post-Boundary Life 'a Gift and a Curse'

"Because most people are working remotely, the sheer volume of emails has probably tripled," Crystal West Edwards said. "When someone used to be able to pop by the office ... [that] is now a two-page email."
9 minute read

Daily Business Review

'I'm Going to Ask My Mother': Here's What It's Like to Litigate With Your Mom

"The work we do is often sensitive and deeply personal, and I think clients find comfort in knowing that they are being counseled by two women who love and respect each other," said Melissa S. Chames, who practices family law with her mother.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Reed Smith Charts Office Return and Announces Flexible Work Policies

Lawyers and most staff will be expected to be in the office on a regular basis starting Sept. 7. The firm is also designating new flexibility guidelines for lawyers and staff globally.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Firm Diversity: Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel Creates 'Clear Path' to Success For Diverse Attorneys

"It is not sufficient to just hire great diverse candidates. The firm must foster an environment that makes them want to be an integral part of the firm," firm partner Jerry D. Hamilton said.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Firm Diversity: Osborne & Francis Has Different Perspectives on Life, Humor and Law

"Lawyers and firms need to recognize and understand the true personal and professional rewards of including everyone," the firm's leaders said.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Diversity Champions: It's 'More Than Just a Moral Imperative,' Says Anthony 'Tony' Upshaw

"This needs to be a movement, not a moment, and it isn't only the job of the chair or the managing partner, but one of all leaders and the partnership as a whole," Anthony "Tony" Upshaw said.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Best Mentors: Effective Mentoring Requires a 'Mental Time Machine' For Litigator Jason Kellogg

Title: Partner Firm: Levine Kellogg Lehman Schneider + Grossman Name a secret ingredient or two for effective mentoring One is a mental time…
2 minute read

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