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Much Names First Female Managing Partner in 53-Year History

"I want to open more doors for women behind me," Much's Courtney Mayster said. "Growing up in the legal profession, I had great mentors, but I didn't have any female mentors. Now that I'm in a high-level position, I want to give back to the women behind me. If they want it, I want to be there to support them and mentor them."
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

The Unravelling: They Won a Record Verdict, but a Judge Just Vacated It

"The court orders a new trial on general grounds," read the trial court's order. "The award of damages was contrary to the evidence and the principles of justice and equity in that the award seemed more punitive than appropriate."
7 minute read

International Edition

'Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable': An Awkward History of Women's Health in Law Firms

From menopause to fertility, major law firms are slowly getting over the embarrassment factor to improve female retention.
16 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Legal Chief Departs Beer Giant Molson Coors

Anne-Marie D'Angelo will work with the company on a consulting basis as it searches for her successor.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

'I Have a Big Robe to Fill:' This South Florida Judge Just Landed a New Role

The Miami-Dade Circuit Court transferred the judge to the complex litigation section of the civil division, effective near the end of May.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

'A Charismatic Leader': Selendy Gay Partner Caitlin Halligan Would Bring Vast Experience as Appellate Advocate to NY's Highest Court

Halligan has argued six cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. She served as New York's solicitor general from 2001 to 2007, was general counsel to former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. and led Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's appellate and constitutional law practice before moving to Selendy Gay Elsberg in 2019.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

'Reubin Askew is Turning Over in His Grave:' 6 'Safe' Choices for Miami-Dade Judge?

"There's an old saying that putting on the robe amplifies whatever your personality is," said former Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Alan Fine, whose resignation created the vacancy for one of the six finalists to fill.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Mintz Names New DC Office Leader

In her new role, Lipkowitz said one of her first tasks will be driving people back into the office as the firm adopts a hybrid work schedule post-COVID, and "recreating and reenforcing that sense of community.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Meet Georgia's Newest Judge: Jurist Expects 'Preparation, Professionalism' in Her Courtroom

"I have a real passion for the work we do in the courts," the judge said. "As a result, I approach my new role with a lot of enthusiasm."
3 minute read

International Edition

Morrison & Foerster Adds Private Equity Partner in China From Kirkland & Ellis 

Zhao is the third private equity partner to join Morrison & Foerster in Asia this quarter, following the additions of Steven Tran and Tabitha Saw in Singapore. 
2 minute read

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