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International Edition

It's Not Just About the Money: In a Post-COVID World, Law Firms Seek Ideas and Purpose

As lawyers laughed and celebrated their accomplishments last week as they gathered in person at the Global Independent Law Firms Forum and the British Legal Awards, they also acknowledged that they are still coming to terms with the ways in which the industry has dramatically changed over the past two years.
11 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

In Addressing Mental Health, More Is Needed from Law Firms

Much more needs to be done proactively by law firms themselves, where the rubber hits the road.
2 minute read

International Edition

The British Legal Awards 2021: Who Won What and Why in Private Practice

Wednesday marked the return of the British Legal Awards in person. Here, we explain in full which firms won in each category and why the judges chose them.
18 minute read

Daily Business Review

Leading the Way: Greenberg Traurig's Brian Duffy on Employee Wellness and the Power of Listening

Our weekly Q&A series features Brian Duffy, CEO of Greenberg Traurig.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

State Bar Co-Chair on Attorney Well-Being: Capping Billable Hours at 1,800 Is 'Radical' But Necessary

Lawyers are our society's problem solvers. If a wrong needs righting, we call upon lawyers to see justice is done. But this time, the problem that needs fixing is us.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

'Close the Library': Mental Health Changes Law Schools Should Make Now, According to New Associates, Current Students

"Get rid of cold calling," tweeted a criminal defense attorney. "Assign cases to students to be responsible for and leave it there."
5 minute read

International Edition

Germany's Top Firms Have (Mostly) Resisted the Pay War. Here's How They're Attracting Talent

Firms in Germany are resisting pressure to up salaries to astronomical levels. Instead, they are drawing talent by counting parental leave towards seniority and regarding part-time work as full-time.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

The Princess of Pop, Britney Spears, is at a Crossroads With Her Conservatorship

As Americans reckon with how Britney Spears has been treated over the course of her life, her struggles may pave the way for reform and help others who suffer from conservatorship abuse.
7 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Foley & Lardner Uses Coaching, Peer Mentoring, Workload Monitoring to Battle Burnout

Jen Cafferty Patton, chief talent officer at Foley & Lardner, said the goal of burnout prevention programs is to retain lawyers and ensure they are fulfilled on the job.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Understanding When to Say 'No'

The desire to accept all new client representations, while professionally advantageous, can be detrimental to a lawyers' health if not properly supported or monitored.
6 minute read

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