by RG | Jul 13, 2025 | above the law
Summer Associate Really Bit Off More Than She Could Chew: A summer associate decided to make a lasting impression — via bite marks. Multiple chomped colleagues later, she’s learned Hannibal Lecter isn’t the ideal lawyerly role model.. MAGA Meltdowns Down Realizing...
by RG | Jul 11, 2025 | above the law
There’s a new Superman movie out this week and it’s proving to be the right-wing’s kryptonite. In the lead up to the film’s release, the folks behind the movie have been up front that it’s an immigrant story. This shouldn’t come as a shock since the character is...
by RG | Jul 11, 2025 | above the law
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I would say the state of our democracy. — Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, in response to being asked what kept her up at night, during an Indianapolis Bar Association event held earlier this week. As noted by...
by RG | Jul 11, 2025 | above the law
You Can Only Bite Your Colleagues So Many Times: Summer associate fired for repeatedly biting her co-workers. Not making this up. A Few Good Blondes: This Legally Blonde x A Few Good Men mashup is the video you didn’t know you needed. Looking Back, The Bar Exam Was A...
by RG | Jul 11, 2025 | above the law
It used to be the case that if you left Biglaw for a small, boutique, or midsize firm, you had to expect a pay cut. It might not have been a huge pay cut, maybe $10K or $20K below the standard Biglaw scale — but given the opportunities offered by smaller firms,...
by RG | Jul 11, 2025 | above the law
As legal departments push for more value from their outside counsel relationships, many are considering the use of flat-fee access arrangements for ongoing Advice & Counsel work. These monthly fees provide flexibility, predictability, better communication with the...
