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'He Has Turned His Life Around': Deeply Split Court Grants Bar Admission Despite Ongoing Sex Offender Registry Requirements

"While I respect the dissenters' view as well, they get caught up in the prior misconduct. They can't get beyond it. ... When the rubber meets the road, we're going to have to make some tough decision whether we really believe in rehabilitation," said Kevin Bank, who represented Zachary Stevens in challenging his denial to the bar association.
8 minute read

Daily Business Review

Gov. DeSantis Might Elevate 1 of These 6 Sitting Judges to Miami-Dade Circuit Court Bench

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has less than 60 days to elevate one of the six nominees—all of whom are county court judges—to the Miami-Dade Circuit bench.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Did Judge Glazer Get It Right? Case Puts Court in Glare of National Spotlight

"Judge Glazer's treatment of Ms. Dragun was, as it should be for all litigants, respectful," said Kristen Browde, co-chair of the National Trans Bar Association in New York.
7 minute read

International Edition

The Cost of Becoming a Lawyer: How Countries Compare

The US is the most expensive place to study law, a study has found, while Germany, China and Sweden are among the cheapest.
2 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Find an Area You're Passionate About and Learn It Inside and Out,' Says Andrew I. Almand of Ballard Spahr

Everything builds on everything else, and it's good to occasionally check in, whether with yourself or a mentor, and make sure you're on the right road.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

How to Succeed as a First-Year: A Collection of Advice to New Lawyers

I have been lucky enough to speak with attorneys in my office who have been in our position, understanding the controlled chaos we have been thrown into, and have given advice on simple goals to focus on to succeed early in your practice. The list below is not exhaustive, but the highlights of what I try to remember when trying to traverse the life of a first-year associate.
8 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'You Must Give Respect to Get Respect,' Says Aisha Bembry of Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss

When people see someone who is respectful, competent, committed and self-aware, it goes a long way in how you are valued.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Meet The Legal Intelligencer's New Young Lawyer Editorial Board

The Legal Intelligencer is proud to announce the members of our new Young Lawyer Editorial Board.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

'Go Sit Down': Some Florida Lawyers Want Judge Scherer Off the Bench After Parkland Shooter Trial

"The image of a judge relegating an elected public defender and his top assistant to sit in the corner like misbehaving children is offensive and discounts their very vital and difficult role in this system," wrote Ernest L. Chang, president of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

In Post COVID-Era, Law Firms Eye a Cultural Transformation

The next generation of talent is advocating for more initiatives to address mental health and work flexibility, and leaders say they want to respond.
3 minute read

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