By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | February 17, 2020
By a near-unanimous vote, the ABA House of Delegates approved the resolution after revising it to address concerns raised by the New York State Bar Association and others.
By Christine Simmons | February 5, 2020
"Outside ownership of legal providers would present a minefield for the profession," said a letter from New York bar leaders voicing concern about a pending ABA proposal.
By Samantha Stokes | January 9, 2020
U.S. lawyers with Iranian roots say they're concerned about reported detentions and worried for family members who may be in danger.
By Dylan Jackson | December 23, 2019
"I think the overarching facts is not anything new," said Leila Levi, president of the Hispanic Bar Association of D.C. "The numbers are abysmal all around, but what frustrates me the most is the lack of change over time."
By Dylan Jackson | December 5, 2019
The opinion provides guidance on two often fraught issues in lateral moves: notice provisions for departures and client solicitation.
By Dan Packel | December 3, 2019
The ABA's House of Delegates will consider a proposal on industry innovation at its February meeting. But some reformers say they question the group's appetite for change.
By Cheryl Miller | November 27, 2019
"Obviously there are still some challenges for the bar, but the inability of so many people to use legal services in California is getting worse," Joanna Mendoza says.
By Dylan Jackson | November 14, 2019
A survey of more than 1,200 senior attorneys found that women leave Big Law because of law firm operational policies and implicit bias.
By Cheryl Miller | September 24, 2019
"Why are we even contemplating allowing non-attorneys to practice law and provide legal advice?" an Alston & Bird partner said.
The American Lawyer | Commentary
By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board | September 10, 2019
It is past time to reexamine the character and fitness process and critically scrutinize the patchwork, inconsistent and ambiguous standards.
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