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When You Feel Connected, You Never Want to Miss a Day of Work
A sense of belonging is not a luxury; it’s a fundamental need we are hardwired to seek out. However, in a society that often prioritizes success and productivity, the importance of these connections can be overlooked, leading to increased feelings of isolation.
Inside Track: Does Your GC Make Your Job Harder or Easier?
“A lot of times what your colleagues are looking for in a leader is support and guidance and the ability to marshal resources when they are needed,” said Kermitt Brooks, chief legal officer of The Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America.
How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'Every Lawyer's Currency Is Their Own Practice,' Says Jason Novak of Norton Rose Fulbright
“At the end of the day, every lawyer’s currency is their own practice. …To be considered for leadership, you must first prove your mettle as a lawyer, setting an example for how a firm’s business should operate.”
Why Are Lawyers Still Working Remotely?
It’s time for attorneys to return to the office on a five day a week schedule. You do not become a great lawyer on Zoom any more than watching “Perry Mason” reruns will make you one.
Flurry of Law Firms Sign New Client Lobbying Relationships as Big Law Reports Millions in Q1 Revenue
Akin, Brownstein Hyatt, Holland & Knight, K&L Gates, Covington and Hogan Lovells all reported new lobbying client relationships in recent weeks.
The Law Firm Disrupted: Making Strategy in Big Law, and Making It Work
Partners need to be part of the process. But they can gum it up if they’re allowed to focus on minor, internal concerns. Instead, the real prize is identifying big picture opportunities.
Magistrate Recommends Dismissal of Fire Insurance Maps Copyright Suit
U.S. Magistrate Judge Ona Wang made her findings in a report and recommendation unsealed Tuesday.
As They Plan Expansion, Most of Big Law in Missouri Grew Revenue and Profits Last Year
Among nine Am Law 200 firms from the Show Me State, the majority saw gains in revenue, RPL and average profits per equity partner.
In Trump Case, Supreme Court Appears Open to Narrow Presidential Immunity
“This case has huge implications for the presidency, for the future of the presidency, for the future of the country, in my view,” Justice Brett Kavanaugh said.