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Texas Lawyer

Texas Litigator Phil Durst Has Died: 'Many Thousands Will Mourn'

Attorneys say that Deats Durst & Owen partner Philip Durst, who died Tuesday, was a brilliant attorney in employment and civil rights law, a successful artist, and genuinely kind man whose sense of humor made a lasting impression on law partners, friends, clients and the wider legal community.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Equal Parental Leave for Men and Women Is Inevitable. Embrace It.

Not only do men expect paid time off to bond with their babies, but some are demanding the same deal that new moms get.
4 minute read

Global Leaders in Law

David Oskandy, Special Advisor to Avanade's CEO on Disruption, AI, and Protecting the Organisation's Brand

Global Leaders in Law conducted an interview with David Oskandy who most recently served as Chief Lawyer for Avanade - the $2.5B Accenture and Microsoft…
12 minute read

The Recorder

When to Bring Up Alternative Work Schedules in the Interview Process

I'm interviewing for a job and want to telecommute one to two days a week, but I don't want to give the impression that I don't want to work hard or it's all I care about. Should I raise the issue immediately or wait?
4 minute read

Law.com

What the Heck Is 'Mindfulness' and How Can It Improve a Lawyer's Life?

Distinct from meditation, the concept means going off autopilot and reaction mode and being aware and tuned in to your body, your environment or your task.
5 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: How Long Is Too Long To Keep A Client Waiting?

"If I don't call someone back quick enough," transactional lawyer Adam Seligman said, "It's a missed opportunity. It's a missed deal."
7 minute read

Law.com

How Climbing Kilimanjaro Made This Firm Leader an Even Better Lawyer

"Only when you get out of your comfort zone do you truly realize what your potential can be," says Nimish Patel, vice chairman at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp in Los Angeles.
6 minute read

Law.com

My Weekday Workout: Kilpatrick Townsend's Rob Roy Smith

"Knowing that I can run a marathon gives me the confidence to know that I can tackle whatever a client, opposing counsel, or judge throws my way."
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Corey Brinson's Long Road Back: Disgraced Lawyer's Quest for Redemptive Life

Corey Brinson spent 16 months in prison for his role in a stock fraud. Now he works with convicted individuals, helping them navigate life behind bars. He also plans to reapply for his law license in 2021.
7 minute read

Law.com

What Law Firms Need to Know When Hiring a Well-Being Director

These professionals come from a variety of backgrounds with a wide breadth of knowledge and experience and with credentials in vastly different things.
6 minute read

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