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The American Lawyer

Ex-Big Law Associate Who Blew Whistle on Gender Bias Finds New Home

Two years after her high-profile exit from Squire Patton Boggs, former senior associate Kristen Jarvis Johnson is adjusting to a new life at a much smaller firm in Florida. Johnson, who gave birth to a third child last week, spoke with The American Lawyer about maternity leave, the #MeToo movement in Big Law and finding happiness with her career path.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Supreme Court of Georgia Disbars 2, Suspends 2

The Supreme Court of Georgia on Monday issued four opinions regarding attorney discipline.
28 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Outsourcing Support Services: How About a Freelance Paralegal?

A better work/life balance for the attorney is the greatest advantage to working with a freelance paralegal.
7 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: Using Bankruptcy to Break in to the Big Apple

   As discussed in this column just a few weeks ago, New York City would seem a daunting and unforgiving market for anyone to want to…
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

Can We Bring Back the Hotties of Law?

We're entering a puritanical era. Mention someone's looks, attractiveness or sex appeal, and people accuse you of sexism, lookism or some other "ism."
3 minute read

National Law Journal

ADR Pioneer, Harvard Professor Frank Sander Dies at 90

Known as the godfather and pioneer of ADR, Frank Sander was generous with sharing his extensive knowledge on the topic with others. He died recently at age 90.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Ex-Big Law Partner Ditches Courtroom for Cat Care

Some former large-firm partners open up their own businesses or solo practices. For ex-Goodwin Procter partner Mary Dulka, her future is in rescuing animals.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

To Sheppard Mullin Litigators Appearing in Oscar-Nominated Film, Telling 'Great Story' Is a Win

New York-based partner Robert Friedman and associate Sarah Aberg, along with former partner Kevin Puvalowski, all appeared in last year's riveting documentary, "Abacus: Small Enough to Jail."
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Pregnancies Prompt Bias Suit by Lawyer at Family Law Boutique

A lawyer has been accused in an Essex County discrimination suit of blurting out a profanity when she learned her associate was pregnant. But the defendant says she's being sued because she resisted allowing an attorney in her firm to work on a part-time basis.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Women Take a Pass on the Big Law Brass Ring

High-performing women lawyers are finding partnership isn't always for them.
4 minute read

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