The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, February 9, 2012
When I moved to Philadelphia after graduating from law school more than five years ago, my mom, an excellent cook, gave me three cookbooks as a housewarming gift. I think her intent was to push me a bit. In typical single-guy fashion, my "cooking" at that point was limited to grilling, scrambling eggs and pouring Trader Joe's sauces on top of a variety of meats. Anything more complicated was mysterious, intimidating and avoided.
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, February 2, 2012
While the new year brings a host of emotions to associates, the winter season is also the time when many firms name new partners.
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Journalists, law students and lawyers have asked hard questions recently about whether legal education should be reformed in light of the realities of today's economy.
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The legal industry is changing. So, too, is the path to a successful career in law. These changes impact the practice of law, the business of the practice of law and legal education itself.
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, January 12, 2012
It's the kind of case, and career opportunity, that plenty of associates can only dream of. And it fell right in Rita Lin's lap.
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, January 5, 2012
The thought may be enough to make law school deans cringe and prospective — but wary — law students applaud. Two Yale University Law School professors have suggested that law schools pay students to leave.
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Lots of news broke out about legal education during the past year. Unfortunately for law schools, much of it was bad. Here are the top 10 law school stories of 2011.
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Let's face it, many lawyers are introverts. They feel more comfortable working at their desks than at a networking reception filled with strangers and awkward moments.
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, December 8, 2011
The first time I closed a deal without ever seeing my client was in 1997. I found it disconcerting. So, as we wrapped up the last details of the acquisition, I asked him to fax me a picture of himself. We each took the family photo from our credenzas to the copier. Then we faxed the black-and-white copies to each other.
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, December 1, 2011
It was 7 a.m. on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and I was in my car on my way to my office. I had been up since 5, which is when my 17-month-old daughter told me it was time to rise for the day. I dressed her, we walked the dog and gave him a treat, and I even played with her for a short time before I left. Baby duties were handed over to my wife for the day.
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, November 17, 2011
What does it mean to be a "Philadelphia Lawyer"? Wikipedia, which is fast becoming the source of all of our knowledge, describes the term as "a lawyer who knows the most detailed and minute points of law or is an exceptionally competent lawyer."
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, November 3, 2011
In this difficult economy the legal job market is an increasingly competitive place. There are more law students seeking clerk positions than the larger firms can handle or want.
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, October 27, 2011
A person is walking down the street alone at night and is suddenly attacked by a stranger and robbed of their personal belongings. An iPhone, some cash and jewelry are all taken during an encounter that lasts only a matter of seconds.
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, October 20, 2011
New attorneys who volunteer to represent low-income New Yorkers would receive state money to help them repay their student loans under a proposal being considered by court administrators.
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Most lawyers evolve as they develop experience. They learn from mistakes and from observing other lawyers. Although every lawyer is different, most go through some predictable stages.
