by RG | Apr 14, 2025 | above the law
In this episode of The Jabot I chat with Joann Rezzo, mediator at Signature Resolution, who shares her unconventional journey from aspiring CIA agent to law school, through Biglaw, and eventually to mediation. Joan highlights the power of empathy, her knack for...
by RG | Apr 14, 2025 | above the law
What we’re hearing about is tremendous uncertainty and apprehension. Firms are taking time to reassess their internal priorities and planning, and that slows recruiting. — Lauren Drake, partner at the legal recruiting firm Macrae, told ABA Journal that the Trump...
by RG | Apr 14, 2025 | above the law
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which Biglaw firm gets top marks on the 2025 Vault ranking for its transparency? Hint: The firm does consistently well on all of the Vault’s quality of life rankings. See the answer on the next page....
by RG | Apr 14, 2025 | above the law
Working For Simps No Longer: Attorney ends stay at capitulating firm with a fiery send off. Partner Sends A Norm Check To The Firm: In short, none of this is normal and people need to stop acting like it. Laura Loomer Complains That Bill Maher Hired “Anti-Trump” firm:...
by RG | Apr 13, 2025 | above the law
First The Good News: Susman Godfrey files lawsuit challenging the Trumpian Executive Order targeting the firm. Now The Bad: Trump is playing Darth Vader, upping the stakes of his deals with Biglaw. Folks Are Peace-ing Out At Willkie: The firm’s longest serving...
by RG | Apr 12, 2025 | above the law
A week after folding to the Trump administration’s demands like a damp cocktail napkin, Skadden posted a job that perfectly captures this moment in the life of a law firm flinging its reputation over a cliff: Finally, a career opportunity for the rare communications...
