Our Writers are currently looking for input on a number of hard-hitting and fascinating topics that will be covered in our April/May 2007 edition.
Lawyer Appearances on Reality or Game Shows
With reality television at the height of its popularity and with approximately one million lawyers in the United States, we know that lawyers and game shows/reality television must intersect. We are searching for lawyers who may have appeared on and/or won any reality shows or game shows such as "Survivor" and "The Apprentice." If you have contact with any lawyers or people with a law background who have recently appeared on any reality TV shows or games shows, please email me. Contact: Mary Waldron, maryw@jdjournal.com
Isolation in Corporate Law
Why do so many women and minority attorneys voluntarily leave the corporate law firm environment? Examining women and minority lawyers and their experiences of isolation and loneliness and the difficulties of connecting with co-workers with different backgrounds will be a main focus of this article. We will explore why these reasons may prompt well-qualified female and minority attorneys to leave the corporate law environment, even where overt racism is not an issue. If you have any information pertaining to this subject, please e-mail me. Contact: Heather Newton, hnewton@jdjournal.com
Fashion For Men In The Legal Profession
I am interested in interviewing an attorney, stylist, or fashion consultant on the subject of what is currently fashionable for male lawyers, as well as tips for ideal court-wear. Contact: Lancelot Larsen, lancel@jdjournal.com
Faith & Law
Can Lawyers follow their own faith and practice law? Can lawyers maintain their faith while facing potential moral dilemmas, for example, lawyers who defend possible murderers, drug dealers, or hard criminals, etc. I want to know how a lawyer who has a deep rooted religious belief system can work in this type of field, and if so, how? Do they need to compartmentalize their job and their belief system or can both coexist peaceably? I'm exploring lawyers of various faiths and would like to hear from a broad perspective of religious beliefs. I have many Christian and Jewish lawyers who want to participate, but I'm looking for wider variety. Please contact me at: mmills@jdjournal.com
Attorneys and Appearance
As a member of the legal profession have you ever been treated positively, negatively, or otherwise, as a result of your physical appearance? Do you have any stories of professional judgment based solely on your looks? If so, contact: Anique Gonzalez, agonzalez@jdjournal.com
Criminal Lawyers
We are looking for individuals who were convicted of a crime and are now either practicing law or are currently attending law school. The article will focus on how their "criminal" experience shaped the individual's legal career, his/her ability to turn their experience into something positive, as well as his/her outlook on the legal system. Contact: Anique Gonzalez, agonzalez@jdjuornal.com
Lawyers Abroad
We are looking for lawyers who were educated and passed the bar exam in the US who have chosen to practice in another country. We would like to talk about their experiences abroad and how the legal process differs. What motivated you to practice law in another country? Please email: melaniel@jdjournal.com
Solo Practitioners and Bankruptcy
Starting a solo practice is like starting any private business, and starting any new small business can be a large financial risk. We want to know the financial implications of starting a solo practice. Stories of bankruptcy or recovering from bankruptcy are of particular interest. Please email: melaniel@jdjournal.com
How Many Lawyers Are OCD?
Everyone has heard of OCD - or obsessive compulsive disorder - because of the Award winning television series Monk. We are looking to talk to attorneys who have been diagnosed with OCD. We want to discuss the professional and personal challenges experienced by attorneys with OCD. If required, the privacy of respondents will be protected in the story. Please contact Mandy Willingham: mandyw@juriscape.com
