by RG | Mar 5, 2026 | above the law
There is a moment in every young lawyer’s career when the noise quiets down just enough for an uncomfortable question to surface: Is this it? Is this the firm, the practice, the path? Or am I drifting wherever the current takes me? Most young lawyers do not...
by RG | Mar 5, 2026 | above the law
It’s been almost a quarter of a century since I nursed my last baby. But I can still recall that specific brand of frustration that only parents who practice understand. You’re awake. You’re alert. Your brain is firing on all cylinders. You finally have a stretch of...
by RG | Mar 5, 2026 | above the law
For many lawyers, there comes a moment when the grind stops feeling like a phase and starts feeling permanent. The culture is off. Compensation is closed and confusing. You are stuck on the billable hour hamster wheel with five partners directing your work and 10...
by RG | Mar 5, 2026 | above the law
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Since 2014, which Kirkland & Ellis office has notched the biggest headcount increase? Hint: The office opened in 2017 and headcount has grown an impressive 1,127% while overall, the firm increased...
by RG | Mar 5, 2026 | above the law
Pam Bondi Wants To Call The Ethical Shots: Can’t be held in contempt if she’s the final arbiter! Noem? I Hardly Know Her!: Trump fires Kristi Noem mid speech. Hate Trump all you want, but the man is funny. Arnold & Porter Ushers In Two-Tier Partner System:The firm...
by RG | Mar 4, 2026 | above the law
Dissents Are Down Since Pauline Newman’s Shadow Impeachment: Do judges agree more or are they afraid to dissent? Kathryn Ruemmler Set To Give Testimony On ‘Uncle Jeffrey’: Expect questions about the expensive gifts and buddy-buddy attitude. Pam Bondi Wants To Be The...
