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The Careerist: The Brits Are Still Snootier
Law.com
Check out some of the latest posts on the lawjobs.com blog, The Careerist. The Brits Are Still Snootier Also Is Northwestern Law School Clever or What? Plus Moms Who Won't Quit: Studies show former high-powered professionals turned full-time moms have made parenthood exhausting
N.J. Law Grads Finding Work, but Not Always in Dream Jobs
New Jersey Law Journal
As of Feb. 15, New Jersey law school graduates were hired at a rate of 90.6 percent, the fifth-best performance of any state in the U.S., according to a NALP survey. However, New Jersey 2009 graduates earn the fourth-lowest median salary by state of reporting respondents: $46,000 a year.
Litigator Launches Givelocally Website as Side Passion
The Recorder
Brad Newman, a Paul Hastings partner, has found a perfect balance to litigation. He has launched Givelocally.net, which enables people to give donations to pre-screened recipients who need financial help. The idea is to give people a way to help specific people in their communities.
Baker Botts Associates Moving From Lockstep to Merit-Based System
Texas Lawyer
Baker Botts associates are learning this week about potential changes to their pay and bonus packages that become effective Jan. 1, 2011, says Maria Boyce, partner-in-charge of the firm's Houston office. The firm is moving associates from lockstep promotions and pay to a merit-based system, she says. She also notes, "No associate is going to have their base pay cut in 2010 as a result of the introduction of this change."
Dewey & Leboeuf's Silicon Valley Office Loses Managing Partner to Kaye Scholer
The Recorder
Dewey & LeBoeuf's Silicon Valley office is losing managing partner Barbara Caulfield and two other patent litigators, Michael Malecek and Peter Root, to Kaye Scholer. Kaye Scholer's office managing partner William Coats said he expects a number of Dewey associates to eventually join the trio.
Get Your Career Question Answered by Your Peers!
Law.com
Do you have a career-related question about working in the law? Want to get advice from other readers who may be facing the same issue or have already found their solution? Submit your question for an upcoming new feature on lawjobs.com Career Center, called "What's Your Advice?"
Sexual Harassment Trial Pits Paralegal Against Calif. Lawyer
The Recorder
Lawyer Thomas Ostly and a former paralegal at his firm are battling each other in a contentious California jury trial. Allison Moreno claims that Ostly fired her when she refused to continue a sexual relationship with him. At trial Tuesday, Moreno sought to make the most of Ostly's odd decision to personally depose her. One observer said it was highly unusual for an accused attorney to take part in deposing the plaintiff in a sex harassment case and risks opening the gates to a major punitive damages award.
Board Splits on Sanctions Recommendation for Former Federal Prosecutor
The National Law Journal
In what marks the latest twist in the long-running disciplinary proceeding against former federal prosecutor G. Paul Howes, the nine-member District of Columbia Court of Appeals Board on Professional Responsibility yesterday issued a split recommendation on what sanctions Howes should receive for his past alleged misconduct. In the board's report, four members recommended disbarment for the former D.C. Assistant U.S. Attorney, three recommended a three-year suspension of his license and two recommended a one-year suspension.
How Law Firms Can Maintain Better Relationships With Laid-Off Alumni
The National Law Journal
Law firms have much to learn about how to handle layoffs while keeping a long-range perspective in mind, notes consultant Kate Neville. She discusses some steps firms can take to maintain good relations with their former attorneys, while avoiding rubbing salt in their wounds.
Squire Sanders Closing Tallahassee Office
Daily Business Review
Squire Sanders & Dempsey will close its Tallahassee office Oct. 1. Albert del Castillo, the firm's Florida regional director, said the "difficult decision" was largely due to the loss of powerhouse lobbyist Jim Krog, who died suddenly in 2008, coupled with the economic downturn.
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