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The American Lawyer

Getting People Back in the Office Requires a Clear, Defined Message. Most Firms Don't Have One Yet.

In order to avoid alienating or confusing attorneys and staff, firms need to consider their audience and tailor their messaging thoughtfully.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

Attorneys' Remote All-Nighters Are Fueling an E-Discovery Hiring Spree

E-discovery companies have been stretched thin as more remote attorneys work at late hours. Now, many are hiring to keep up with the demand, which they say shows no sign of plateauing.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

As Law Firms Look to Ease Strain, Some Hope Wellness Dollars Can Help

It's Mental Health Awareness Month, and Big Law is continuing to offer programs and perks for lawyers and staff under the stress of a pandemic.
4 minute read

Law.com

My Weekday Workout: 'On Those Difficult Mornings, I Think of the Saying "The Worst Workout Is the One You Don't Do,"' Says Jason Rozes of Dechert

"It is a great feeling when you can master a new exercise using proper technique. The variety of lifts and moves keeps my mind engaged. The exercises that combine different movements and muscle groups are the hardest, but also the most rewarding."
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

So, How Have You Survived the Pandemic?

Did you learn anything in the process, about life, yourself or law practice?
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

'Create a Culture that Empowers Others to Take Care of Themselves': A Recap of The American Lawyer's Mental Health Twitter Chat

The conversation around mental health in the legal industry has made strides in recent years, but according to our Twitter chat panelists, there is…
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Checking In: A Year-Plus Into the Pandemic, Taking a Self-Inventory May Lift Your Spirits

Now more than ever, it is vital to show compassion toward yourself and others and to seek assistance from a mental health provider if you are struggling.
9 minute read

The American Lawyer

Do Alternative Fee Arrangements Increase Burden on Associates?

The billable hour has often been blamed for creating stress in the legal industry, but AFAs can serve as an additional stressor for young attorneys who are evaluated on efficiency. 
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Join Us for a Twitter Chat on the State of Mental Health in the Legal Industry

It's no secret the legal industry has long struggled with mental health issues. But how has the pandemic affected the industry? What is important now to protect attorneys and their well-being?
2 minute read

Daily Report Online

'Safe Spaces for Judges?' Questions Come Up at Suicide Awareness Program

"We do not have a specific resource for suicide prevention and that's going to change," said Chief Judge Bill Reinhardt of the Tifton Circuit of Georgia. "I hope that will be one of the first positive things that comes out of this."
4 minute read

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