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Top Spanish Firm Cuts Hours Targets for Lawyers on Maternity Leave

The firm found that lawyers on maternity leave were less likely to receive a bonus compared to those on paternity leave.
2 minute read

International Edition

Don't Punish Remote Workers With Pay Cuts

The debate continues following Stephenson Harwood's decision to cut pay by 20% for its people choosing to work remotely full time.
4 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Consistent, Practical Leadership,' Says Elizabeth Alquist of Day Pitney

"Get involved in committee work both in their firms and in outside organizations—it is a great training platform."
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Ex-Tesla Lawyer Joins Google Drone Delivery Firm Wing as Top Lawyer

Angela Chadwick had worked at Tesla for more than three years and departed amid CEO Elon Musk's ongoing bid to buy Twitter Inc. for $44 billion.
2 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'My Drive and Enthusiasm for a Challenge Were Key,' Says Elspeth Hansen of Mayer Brown

"You need to take ownership of your career and steer it in the direction you want to go, but have to be flexible enough to update your plan to deal with changing circumstances and unexpected opportunities."
10 minute read

Legaltech News

Women of Legal Tech: Maya Markovich Advocates for Justice Tech in Her 'Career of Firsts'

Maya Markovich, Justice Tech executive in residence at Village Capital, explains why she thinks Justice Tech is poised to hit the mainstream, what tips she has for legal tech founders giving their first investor pitches, and why 'you miss 100% of the shots you don't take.'
8 minute read

Daily Business Review

2 Lawyers Become New US Magistrate Judges in the Southern District of Florida

The appointees are federal employees: an attorney in the public defender's office and a prosecutor.
3 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'I Have a Diverse Skill Set That Allowed Me to Support Clients and Practice Groups as Business Needs Evolve,' Says Kristen Rohr of White & Case

"I think if you have a growth mindset, you can enjoy the job while getting better at it every day and you will ultimately have great opportunities."
7 minute read

International Edition

Firms Must Pay More, Get Greener and Not Treat Restaurant Staff Like Dirt

If firms are serious about attracting and retaining talent, they would do well to look this week's news for examples of what to do - and what definitely not to do.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Challenger Facing Fulton Judge in May Election Has Raised More Money Than the Incumbent Lately

"Experience matters. It matters to lawyers. It matters to residents. As we have seen in back to back financial periods, it matters to donors, and I believe it will matter to voters," said the challenger, Fulton County Juvenile Court Associate Judge Shalanda Miller.
3 minute read

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