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The Recorder

Women Leaders in Tech Law: Christina Pearson

The Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman partner is being recognized as one of 20 Women Leaders in Tech Law as part of The Recorder's California Legal Awards.
2 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Executive Director: 'Don't Say No to Nonbillable Work,' Says Dina Hamerman of Yankwitt

Leaders should be universal listeners. Keep your door open and make time to listen to your employees. You never know who will contribute to the next great idea. The more you listen, the more your employees will feel valued and committed to the firm.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

'My Authentic Self': Women Attorneys of the Year in Their Own Words

Read all the honoree Q&As right here.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Clash in Philadelphia Paraquat Litigation Over 'Eviscerated' Objection Rights, Undermined Consolidation

"What they're proposing is not a workable model for efficient management of mass tort cases," said plaintiffs counsel Esther Berezofsky, a member of Motley Rice.
3 minute read

Law.com

Can One DEI Initiative Change the Legal Profession for the Better? State Farm's Legal Team Says, 'Yes'.

"It's great that opportunities like this are exciting and new, but we don't want this stuff to be exciting and new. We want it to be commonplace. We want these opportunities to abound for everyone," said a State Farm associate general counsel.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

'Go Sit Down': Some Florida Lawyers Want Judge Scherer Off the Bench After Parkland Shooter Trial

"The image of a judge relegating an elected public defender and his top assistant to sit in the corner like misbehaving children is offensive and discounts their very vital and difficult role in this system," wrote Ernest L. Chang, president of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
4 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Credibility Is Critical and Corners Can't Be Cut,' Says Rosalind Fahey Kruse of Willkie Farr & Gallagher

"When specifically talking about advice pertaining to leading an entire office, I would say that it's very important to put your time in to develop the knowledge and experience needed to be successful in such a role."
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Voluntary Bar Involvement Can Make an Impact on Your Career and Community

Throughout my 30 years as a practicing lawyer, I have learned that we all have a unique opportunity to be more than just successful lawyers. We can be part of a bigger picture and serve our profession and our community, while at the same time, fulfilling our obligations to our clients and firm.
5 minute read

International Edition

Ex-Freshfields Partner Becomes Sole Solicitor On Court Of Appeal Bench

Freshfields senior partner Georgia Dawson said the 'deserved appointment' demonstrated 'the growth of diverse representation and senior female role models within the judiciary'.
2 minute read

The Recorder

'People Appreciate Knowing You for You': How Calise Cheng Found Her Place as a Go-To Adviser in Silicon Valley

The capital markets expert and Attorney of the Year finalist credits her success to authenticity and patience, which helped Cooley win at least one unlikely client. "I was going to have to bury the hatchet if I wanted to work with the very best," says Rubrick chieg legal officer Peter McGoff.
5 minute read

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