by RG | Jul 22, 2025 | above the law
It’s Shark Week, which means it’s time to dive into our data for another undersea infographic. This year, our depiction of the denizens of the deep features the law schools that have produced the most federal judges.* *Headcount reflects the number of sitting...
by RG | Jul 22, 2025 | above the law
Donald Trump’s dogged pursuit of executive orders that target Biglaw firms that displease him continues. Yes, four different district court judges from across the political spectrum have all ruled that EOs aimed at Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, WilmerHale, and...
by RG | Jul 22, 2025 | above the law
The widespread use of AI has hit higher ed hard. First the teachers complained about students using ChatGPT on their assignments. Then the punishments came. Plagiarism software was updated to account for its use and students could face serious consequences for...
by RG | Jul 22, 2025 | above the law
Ed. note: Please welcome Vivia Chen back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, “The Ex-Careerist,” here. I HAVE MIXED FEELINGS about Ryan Powers, the second-year associate who was fired by Wall Street law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell. Though he’s...
by RG | Jul 22, 2025 | above the law
Remember when nine major law firms bowed to Trump’s demands, agreeing to vaguely worded pro bono commitments to avoid retaliatory executive orders? Because they sure hope Trump doesn’t! According to American Lawyer reporting, seven of the nine have “pledged to...
by RG | Jul 22, 2025 | above the law
In our enthusiasm to adopt and use GenAI, are we ignoring a critical problem: what are the tools doing to our critical thinking skills? And just why are experienced partners better at using GenAI than younger lawyers? I attended an interesting panel discussion on...
