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24 Hours At ILTACON 24

24 Hours At ILTACON 24

Squeezing in week’s worth of networking, education, and socializing into a 24-hour period. The post 24 Hours At ILTACON 24 appeared first on Above the Law.This summer, I was thrilled to see the Olympic Games in Paris in person (bucket list item, check!) Over that...

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Slow Start — See Also

Slow Start — See Also

Regional Firm Delays First l-Year Start Dates: Is this the start of a trend? Brought To You By Kaplan: The State Bar of California finds a way out of its bankruptcy woes. Putting Their Money Where Their Mouths Are: Eating for Kamala clocks in at $10k a plate! X Marks...

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Morning Docket: 08.14.24

Morning Docket: 08.14.24

* Judge Juan Merchan just can't quit Donald Trump. [The Hill] * Kaplan's deal with California to take over the bar exam is a go. [Law.com] * If a firm employs a secret bank account, things are probably not on the up-and-up. [Bloomberg Law] * Judge Reed O'Connor...

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Strategic Slowness: A New Mantra for Law Firm Leaders

Gene Commander | Law firm leaders move from decision to decision at breakneck speed. Here's a counterintuitive recommendation: Adopt a mantra of “strategic slowness.” The post Strategic Slowness: A New Mantra for Law Firm Leaders appeared first on Articles, Tips and...

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Taking Over: Women In Law Are Crushing It

Taking Over: Women In Law Are Crushing It

Business development is still the best path forward to securing one’s future as a private practice lawyer. The post Taking Over: Women In Law Are Crushing It appeared first on Above the Law.Legal professionals need to stick together. And today, more than ever, need to...

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From Child Star To Lawyer

From Child Star To Lawyer

What it takes to start your own firm -- and true crime podcast! The post From Child Star To Lawyer appeared first on Above the Law.In the latest episode of The Jabot podcast, I welcome Kelly Hyman, founder of the Hyman Law Firm and host of “Once Upon a Crime in...

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The Surge In Biglaw Partner Lateral Moves

The Surge In Biglaw Partner Lateral Moves

The lateral partner market is fire right now. The post The Surge In Biglaw Partner Lateral Moves appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to data from the first half of 2024 at top 50 Biglaw and Magic...

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Morning Docket: 08.13.23

Morning Docket: 08.13.23

* Do you know where Kamala Harris went to law school? University of California Hastings College of the Law hopes you take a minute to google that. [Reuters] * Lawyer successfully executes the cybersquatting ploy targeting the Dem ticket -- again. [Bloomberg Law] *...

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Is The NextGen Bar Really Next Up?

Is The NextGen Bar Really Next Up?

Still early to call the future of the bar. The post Is The NextGen Bar Really Next Up? appeared first on Above the Law.Known for testing for minimum competency and failing to do its job, bar exam reform advocates have spent years pushing for a meaningful alternative....

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Book Review: How to Hug a Porcupine

Book Review | "How to Hug a Porcupine" is full of practical tips for dealing with prickly people. The post Book Review: How to Hug a Porcupine appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.“How to Hug a Porcupine: Easy Ways to Love the Difficult...

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He Misses The Old Kanye Too — See Also

He Misses The Old Kanye Too — See Also

Ye's Former Lawyer Wants Out: Funny what not paying your attorney will make them do. The Law Don't Make It Legal!: Trump launches...curious argument against DOJ. They Blamed It On The Alcohol: Biglaw partner banned from drinking after groping allegations. This Ain't...

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Morning Docket: 08.12.24

Morning Docket: 08.12.24

* Harris campaign's strong ties to Paul Weiss. [Reuters] * Rudy may soon lose condo. [Palm Beach Post] * Former Twitter board member: a little birdie said Elon owes me $23M. [Law360] * Kanye needs another lawyer. [Yahoo] * Goodwin hires former Google legal ops chief...

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