by RG | Sep 10, 2025 | above the law
Stephen Colbert Acts As Justice Sotomayor’s Anger Translator: “This just sounds like racial profiling with extra steps.” Making Social Media Great Again: Strange time to snap a pic with Russell Brand, Ed Martin. Remembering The TaxProf Blog: Steven Chung reflects on...
by RG | Sep 9, 2025 | above the law
Fox News Asks Amy Coney Barret If The 22nd Amendment Is Vague: It isn’t. For now. E-Bike Accident Claims Biglaw Partner: Our condolences to the friends and family of Michele Mulrooney. No Two-Tier Here!: Ropes & Gray decides against adopting nonequity...
by RG | Sep 9, 2025 | above the law
We have some sad news to report out of the Los Angeles legal community, where an accomplished partner who co-chaired one of the national practice groups at her Biglaw firm recently passed away. Michele Mulrooney, 64, who co-chaired Willkie Farr & Gallagher’s...
by RG | Sep 9, 2025 | above the law
Biglaw firms with single partnership tiers are now few and far between, with more big-name firms showing that they’re ready, willing, and able to welcome nonequity partners to their ranks. One top Biglaw firm, however, has decided to stay true to its single-tier...
by RG | Sep 9, 2025 | above the law
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Thank you for fighting back against the executive order. I wish more firms would follow your lead. — A midlevel associate at WilmerHale, in comments given in response to the American Lawyer Midlevel Associates...
by RG | Sep 9, 2025 | above the law
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the latest ALM Midlevel Associate Survey, which Biglaw firm ranks the best in Chicago? Hint: The firm was founded in the city in 1853. See the answer on the next page. The post The Best...
