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The American Lawyer

Mintz to Provide Paid Leave for Miscarriage and Failed Surrogacy, Adoption or Fertility Treatment

"I thought it would be a worthy initiative and meaningful stance for Mintz to take, and to help bring these narratives to the forefront," said an associate at the Am Law 100 firm, who raised the idea.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

As Young Lawyers Churn Through Jobs, Firms Search for Ways to Fulfill Them

Young lawyers want more from work and they're changing employers to find it. Can firms respond before they lose out?
8 minute read

Law.com

Labor of Law: Pursuit of Lighter Workloads Isn't 'Pie in the Sky'

Rather than bragging about how hard they work, workers increasingly are demanding employer support for a more balanced lifestyle.
4 minute read

The Recorder

'A Culture That Gives You Your Evenings and Weekends': Why Some Associates Are Jumping to Midsize Firms

"We're attracting interest from more associates from Big Law on the front end," said Alicia Vaz, a partner at Cox, Castle & Nicholson.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Does the Law Firm of the Future Need to Be More Progressive?

"People want to feel like they are part of something bigger," a former Am Law 50 associate said. Some smaller firms are showing how to make that a reality.
6 minute read

Law.com

Burnout Is Real. But It Still May Be Avoidable

A firm's commitment to well-being and attorneys' sense of "control" over their work have a significant impact on whether they're overwhelmed, according to new survey figures from the Institute for Well-Being In Law.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Attorneys Crying in Court: 'I Need Some Confirmation After I Cried Today'

"I cried in court when a judge yelled at me for being from out of town," said Georgia Court of Appeals Presiding Judge Sara L. Doyle. "Super embarrassing. But I lived. It happens."
4 minute read

Law.com

'Most Clients Don't Care If Their Outside Lawyers Are Working on the Moon:' Law.com Twitter Chat Tackles Law Firm Culture and Remote Work

Law.com's #IsTheCommuteWorthIt Twitter chat on Tuesday focused on whether and how law firms can maintain a professional culture with more attorneys working outside the traditional office.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

In a Talent War, 'Thank You' May Be Worth Thousands for Underappreciated Attorneys

When it comes to attracting and retaining talent, money is obviously important, but it's the easiest part.
7 minute read

Law.com

Join Us For a Twitter Chat: What Do Attorneys REALLY Want In Office Culture?

What does law firm culture look like in 2022 as many firms grapple with when and how to return to the office? We'll be tackling this question and more in our first Twitter chat of 2022.
1 minute read

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