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Non-Practicing Lawyers — Visible And Invisible

It’s all about the NPLs, baby! The post Non-Practicing Lawyers — Visible And Invisible appeared first on Above the Law.

Law is changing – and so are we

By Shortall Lawyers We are not just an ordinary law firm — we are part of your life. Here’s why people choose us and enjoy working with us: Legal experience With over 30 senior pro...

Law Day 2026 Events for Illinois Lawyers

Photo credit: American Bar Association What makes the American Dream possible? According to the American Bar Association, the rule of law – or the idea that no person is above the...

Pic Page: NJBIZ Leaders in Law 2026

This awards program recognizes legal professionals for their outstanding dedication to their occupations and communities. The post Pic Page: NJBIZ Leaders in Law 2026 appeared firs...

DoJ Sues To Insulate Trump Administration Lawyers From Discipline

With some exceptions, part of the bundle of burdens assumed when becoming a member of the guild is to adhere to the Rules of Professional Conduct. This is one of the basic requirem...

Wole Olanipekun and the law of the land

“The legal practitioner lives for the direction of his people and the advancement of the cause of his country.” –  Christopher Sapara Williams (November 1888)   Decades ahead, a fa...

Please Read the Rules (and Other Good Advice): A Day With the Maine Supreme Judicial Court

On March 30, 2026, the Maine State Bar Association hosted an all-day seminar on appellate practice before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. The seminar featured ten separate educat...

Big Names Polking Around — See Also

Kannon Shanmugam Is Headed To Davis Polk & Wardwell: Best of luck to the firm's new Supreme Court and appellate practice! Wave Goodbye To The ICE/IRS Firewall: One small step...

Women in the Law 2026 – Georgia L. Konstantakis, Konstantakis Law Office, LLC

Law Firm Owner – Lawyer or Businessperson?

Question:  I am the owner of a three attorney general practice firm in Chicago, Illinois. The other attorneys were recently hired associates right out of law school. We have two le...

The Future of Lawyering

As lawyers, we are very good at understanding the systems we operate in, and we are good at fixating on risk. But ask lawyers about the future of lawyering, and see if they can out...

What Five Years in Big Law at WilmerHale Taught Me

Despite all our good intentions, the legal system — that thing we were charged to protect — kept getting worse.

Another Firm, Another Nonequity Partner Tier — See Also

Will A&O Shearman Be The Next Big Name To Adopt The Tier?: Sure looks like it! One Hell Of A Campaign: George Conway is running on impeaching Trump. New To The Game And Tr...

Just Go Along With It Or Else — See Also

The DOJ's Might Makes Right Biglaw EO Argument Isn't Very Persuasive: They're shaming lower courts for not bowing to presidential authority, legitimate or not. That Did Not Plea...

Marquette Law Graduates Begin New Chapter as Wisconsin Lawyers

Some arrived with generations of lawyers behind them. Others became the first lawyers in their families. Meet 170 new Wisconsin lawyers, the Class of 2026 graduates from Marquette...

Students learn the law

Students and TWS members put on camouflage to witness policy debate firsthand The post Students learn the law appeared first on The Wildlife Society.

Professional Standards for Lawyers in the Age of AI

Here at Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers, we all take our duties to clients and the court very seriously.

Despite Potential Pitfalls, an LSO Can Give Your Firm Needed Liquidity

Private equity investment in law firms is no longer merely theoretical. It is increasingly being pursued through affiliated-entity structures, often described as legal services org...

How You Made It: Law.com Wants to Hear From You

Law.com's expanded How I Made It series aims to surface even more practical insight and personal reflection across the profession, including the path to the bench, regulatory caree...

Newly Admitted Wisconsin Lawyers Bring Diverse Paths and Fresh Perspectives

A new class of attorneys has joined Wisconsin’s legal community, bringing with them diverse experiences and motivations. From first-generation college graduates to career changers,...

First The Partners, Then The Associates — See Also

Paul, Weiss Associates Are Being Shown The Door: Looks a lot like the first firm to fold to Trump is doing stealth layoffs. At Least McDermott Was Honest About It: The firm conf...

Some Law Firms Got Paid, Others Still Waiting By The Mailbox– See Generally

We Ran The Numbers So You Can Feel Worse: The annual taxonomy of which law firms successfully converted billable hours into generational wealth confirms that yes, some firms are ve...

50-Year Members: A Half-Century of Wisdom

The lawyers admitted to the State Bar in 1976 now look back on their varied careers, finding wisdom in trials, transactions, and service to rural communities.