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Ex-Reed Smith Trainee Accuses Firm of Disability Discrimination, Filing Shows

In the latest discrimination claim against the firm, the U.K. trainee made a further allegation on the basis of race, which London's employment tribunal dismissed.
3 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Make Sure You Are Working for People That Value You as a Person and Are Invested in Your Professional Success,' Says Bao Vu of Stoel Rives

"I had a hard time finding a job out of law school. But I've learned that, with hard work, persistence and a bit of luck along the way, things may not work out according to a painstakingly planned road map, but they will work out just fine."
9 minute read

International Edition

'I Was Clearly Not Well': How Stress Forced One UK Associate Out Of Their Law Firm

"I knew I would not want to be balancing this and my family forever", says one associate who left her law firm.
5 minute read

International Edition

'It's Unsustainable': Unprecedented Workloads Are Taking A Toll on Corporate Teams

As private equity firms continue their deal-making spree across the globe, corporate lawyers say that they and their teams are struggling to keep up.
5 minute read

Law.com

How I Made It to Office Managing Partner: 'I Transitioned From In-House Counsel and the Change Was Severe But I Learned How to Build a Business, and It Was Fun,' Says Emily Weber of Foley & Lardner

"Diversify your experience and your skill set as much as you can. Identifying new ways to solve particular issues or to diversify your skills can showcase your aptitude and ability to take on that next role."
7 minute read

International Edition

The Legal Innovation Awards 2021: Who Won What and Why

Hosted by stand-up comedian and writer Maisie Adam, the ceremony handed awards to the firms and individuals driving revolutionary change in the legal market.
12 minute read

Daily Report Online

Breast Cancer Survivor Alleges Public Defender's Office Tried to Get Her to Quit

"When you're dealing with a public employee, it's sometimes necessary to really dig in to the Georgia constitution and statutes governing particular offices to understand who's really calling the shots," said plaintiffs attorney Andrew Tate of Buckley Beal in Atlanta.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

The Kids Are Alright: How Recent Law Grads Found Training and Mentorship Amid Remote Work

Editor's note: Our colleague and Southeast Takeaways teammate Jonathan Ringel recently left for a new career opportunity, but before doing so, he…
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Making It Work: How South Florida's Summer Associate Programs Are Shaping Up in 2021

Firm leaders across the region are weighing the desire to mentor the next generation with lingering pandemic risks and their firms' evolving work structures.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Are Young Associates Losing Out in the Legal Industry's 'New Normal'?

Newer lawyers will have to work harder to be seen and get the mentoring they need to flourish. Firms, for their part, must recognize the limitations inherent with remote work and provide ample opportunities for their young talent to make personal connections.
7 minute read

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