by RG | Nov 25, 2025 | above the law
As this year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting once again, but this time, the reflection feels heavier, deeper, and more urgent. Last year, I wrote about learning to pause, to be present, to step away from the relentless need to be busy. This year has taught...
by RG | Nov 25, 2025 | above the law
Donald Trump recently pointed at Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One and snarled, “Quiet. Quiet, piggy.” The insult came after she asked a follow-up question about Jeffrey Epstein’s files, a chillingly symbolic moment, but…...
by RG | Nov 25, 2025 | above the law
Thanksgiving is nearly upon us, and this holiday season, Biglaw associates’ bank accounts are being stuffed like turkeys thanks to firm after firm matching the prevailing market bonus rate. We’ve recently received word that commercial litigation boutique Holwell...
by RG | Nov 24, 2025 | above the law
Sure, becoming an ICE agent sounds fun, but in between all the tear-gassing of clergy and shooting pepper balls at journalists, the job involves a lot of pesky paperwork. I mean, the government simply doesn’t pay enough with its [checks notes] $50,000 signing bonus,...
by RG | Nov 24, 2025 | above the law
Well, well, well if it isn’t the logical and natural consequences of this administration’s actions! After playing musical chairs with the Eastern District of Virginia’s U.S. Attorney’s Office to find someone — anyone — with a pulse and a JD willing to file frivolous...
by RG | Nov 24, 2025 | above the law
Cravath may have been the first in Biglaw to announce their year-end bonuses, but they’re not the only compensation heavies! Spectators were waiting to what a comp leader, like Milbank, would do now that bonus season has officially arrived. You’ll recall Milbank led...
