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New Jersey Law Journal

After Hours

New Jersey lawyers and their extracurricular activities.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Berger Singerman Hires Former Holland & Knight Attorney Running for Vacant Seat in the Florida House

Javier Fernandez said he doesn't believe his practice will conflict with his work in the Florida House and Berger Singerman Managing Partner Paul Singerman said the firm has previously had attorneys run for office.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Litigator Abbey Kaplan on How Finding Common Ground Has Built His Career

The Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine partner goes to great lengths to make meaningful connections with people, whether it's opposing counsel, young lawyers, jurors or his own family.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Confronting a Legal Profession in Distress

Between 21 and 36 percent of practicing lawyers are problem drinkers. Twenty-eight percent suffer from depression; 19 percent struggle with anxiety; and 23 percent are impaired by stress. Law students fare little better—17 percent are depressed; 14 percent suffer severe anxiety; 6 percent reported suicidal thoughts in the past year; and 22 percent engaged in binge drinking during the year.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Legal Profession: Bar to Offer Resources Statewide

 It was only last month that the legal community lost one of our most vocal champions for mental health. As executive director of Florida…
9 minute read

Law.com

The Law Firm Disrupted: A Hitch in a 'New Law' Business Model

Virtual law firms are increasingly popular, but they may also be vulnerable to group departures or spin-offs.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

Rest In Peace: Passings This Year Included Several High-Profile South Florida Lawyers

Several prominent and influential lawyers died in 2017, leaving a mark on courts and colleagues.
4 minute read

Law.com

Lawyers Who Shoplift: 'A Cry for Help'

The baffling phenomenon is perpetrated by the people best suited to know the consequences of their actions and who have so much to lose, sometimes even their license to practice.
7 minute read

Law.com

The Careerist: Entitled Associates, Royal Nuptials, Cooley's Coolness + More

Here's a look at The Careerist's latest newsletter, offering insight on associate bonuses, "royalty" taxes and one "cool" place to work.
6 minute read

Law.com

Fire Up a Blunt: Never Work in Big Law Again with These Holiday Party Tips

Your firm's blowout this season can provide the perfect opportunity for you to “pursue other interests” if you handle yourself right.
3 minute read

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