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Dylan Jackson writes about the business of law and race. He can be reached at [email protected] or 305-347-6677. On Twitter @DylanBJackson
June 10, 2021 | North America
While firms have, on one hand, extolled the virtues of remote work, many of these same firms have implicitly made it known that in-person work is important to firm leaders like it always has been.
By Dylan Jackson | Patrick Smith
5 minute read
June 8, 2021 | North America
Roughly 31% of Black lawyers said they have contemplated suicide during their professional career, far and above the 19% of white respondents that said the same.
By Dylan Jackson
1 minute read
June 4, 2021 | North America
The firm's inclusion into the Am Law 200 "de-risked any potential move for partners," says Michael Pierson, managing partner of FisherBroyles' corporate practice, who added that recent hires will help attract more cross-border attorneys, who are increasingly needed since the firm opened its London office in February.
By Dylan Jackson
1 minute read
May 27, 2021 | North America
The firm is targeting a September return to offices for all lawyers and staff, with summer returns optional.
By Dylan Jackson
1 minute read
May 25, 2021 | North America
The death of George Floyd caused law firm leaders to speak out about racial justice. And they've continued to do so on other issues such as election interference and voting rights.
By Dylan Jackson
1 minute read
May 12, 2021 | North America
Work interfering with one's personal and family life was the biggest factor in driving women out of the legal industry.
By Dylan Jackson
1 minute read
May 3, 2021 | North America
Reports of anxiety and depression rose notably in this year's ALM 2021 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Survey as lawyers and staff feel isolated and overworked.
By Dylan Jackson
1 minute read
April 27, 2021
"You can give people thousands of vacation hours a year. But if you don't want to decrease billable hours, then nobody will take it," said wellness consultant Jarrett Green.
By Dylan Jackson
1 minute read
April 21, 2021 | North America
Continuing an ongoing trend of law firms weighing in on social and political issues, several firms have publicly made statements on the highly visible trial of the former police officer found guilty of last year's murder of George Floyd.
By Patrick Smith | Dylan Jackson
1 minute read
April 15, 2021 | North America
"Firms will almost ask us to require things because it helps them make progress," Diversity Lab's Lisa Kirby said.
By Dylan Jackson
1 minute read
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