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Women of Legal Tech: 'Rejection Might Be Temporary,' Advises Heidi K. Brown

New York Law School's Associate Dean for Upper Level Writing Heidi K. Brown discusses why she believes anyone can overcome hesitance toward new technologies, how writing helped her both take on sexism in the workplace and earn her first seat at the table, and how generative AI can help "turbo-boost" creativity.
9 minute read

Law.com

'None of Us Are Doing Anything Alone': Massachusetts Bar Association President Outlines Plans for Mentorship, Key Issues

"I think a lot of people come out of law school thinking they're going to change the world by the things that they do, and they think they can do it alone. The No. 1 thing that I've realized in the bar association is that none of us are doing anything alone," Victoria Santoro, president of the Massachusetts Bar Association, told Law.com.
8 minute read

Daily Report Online

Kemp Appoints First Woman to Piedmont Judicial Circuit Superior Court Bench

As retired Judge Wayne D. McLocklin's replacement, appointed Judge Sarah J. Griffie will serve Banks, Barrow & Jackson Counties until Dec. 31, 2026.
3 minute read

International Edition

Law Firms Struggled with Gen Z, Now Prepare for Gen Alpha

The next generation of recruits, due to enter the workforce in the coming few years, bring all sorts of new challenges for law firms—the Global Lawyer asks if you are ready.
6 minute read

Law.com

Precedential & Pro Bono: Maslon's Erica Holzer Defeats Sperm Donor's Paternity Suit

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Maslon partner Erica A. Holzer breaks down how she leveraged existing law to secure an appellate reversal of a paternity suit launched by a known sperm donor against a pair of same-sex parents.
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

'My Lyft Ride Has Come to an End': GC-Turned-President Kristin Sverchek Helped Build Ride-Hailing Pioneer

"Kristin helped pour the foundation the entire ride-share industry rests upon," CEO David Risher said.
4 minute read

International Edition

Tech Company and Luxury Hotel Name New GCs

The two women have been appointed to general counsel roles at the companies.
2 minute read

Daily Report Online

Attorney Fees on the Line: Rear-End Crash Sparks Debate on Bad Faith

"Evidence of a traffic violation is evidence of negligence," argued appellant counsel Bradley S. Wolff of Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers in Atlanta. "Bad faith is not negligence."
8 minute read

International Edition

'Jaded': A Powerful Dismantling of the Legal Industry's Sexual Misconduct Failings

Book review: former London lawyer Ela Lee's novel has the feel of an exposé, laying bare the power dynamics that gave rise to the industry's most devastating scandals.
4 minute read

International Edition

Leigh Day Defeats Eversheds to Win Equal Pay Award For Next Employees

Leigh Day said that the amount payable by Next as a result of the win is estimated to be in excess of £30 million.
2 minute read

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