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Overcoming Hurricane Helene: How the Western North Carolina Legal Community Managed Court Closures, Sanitation Concerns

Attorneys working in private and public practice spoke to Law.com about the devastation left by Helene, reflecting how their day-to-day legal operations were affected and how their professional community pulled together in the aftermath.
9 minute read

Law.com

Hurricane Helene's Impact On Asheville, North Carolina: How Public and Private Attorneys Dealt With Closures, Safety and Sanitation

"I think as a whole, there was a lot of resiliency and we bounced back pretty well," attorney Steve Cash of Searson, Jones, Gottschalk & Cash in Asheville, North Carolina said.
10 minute read

Daily Report Online

Atlanta Bar Brings Back the Bard Show This Weekend

Performances will be Friday and Saturday for the lawyer written and performed show being held this year at the Porter Sanford Center.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Reflections: Parenting Lessons From Life as a Sports Attorney

Parenting is humbling and centering. In my opinion, it's even harder than being a law firm partner… but it's worth it! While many strive for balance, I've come to realize it may not truly exist. Instead, I'd like to share some of the lessons that have shaped my approach to both work and family, helping me navigate the challenges and rewards of each.
6 minute read

Law.com

The Caregiver Challenge in Law Firms and How to Address it

When a lawyer becomes a caregiver, it comes with significant—often hidden—costs, both personal and professional.
9 minute read

The American Lawyer

More Young Lawyers Are Entering Big Law With Mental Health Issues. Are Firms Ready to Accommodate Them?

A generation well aware of its mental health struggles will require law firms to adapt, experts said.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

'As I've Grown Older': John Morgan Looks Back at a Life in Law

"Older attorneys need to stick around to share their experiences and all that they've learned with the younger generation, or else firms will crumble," John Morgan on the value of attorneys holding off on retirement.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Time to Act: A Call for Accountability Amid a Crisis of Female Representation

Work-life pressures and numerous other challenges have led to women being included in law firm leadership at rates that lag far behind female leadership in other industries. These pressures also contribute to women struggling to envision a long-term career path in the law that adequately balances their work and personal aspirations.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

A Paralegal's View: Tips for Collaborative Success in Law Firms

Paralegal Melissa Acosta-Amarante offers tips for a successful attorney-paralegal collaboration, and explains why that's key for your practice.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

World Mental Health Day: Acknowledging Pregnancy Loss in the Legal Industry

Pregnancy loss, which can strike women at any key stage of their legal careers, takes an enormous mental and physical toll on those affected by it. Today, on World Mental Health Day, Lori Pines, litigation partner and chief wellness officer at Weil Gotshal & Manges, discusses the importance of raising awareness of the issue including the mental health resources available
6 minute read

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