Liz Glazer: From Law Professor to Stand-Up Comedian
Unconventional Path Liz Glazer's journey from the classroom to the comedy club may seem unconventional, but for her, it was…
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Harvard University’s 2024 Commencement to Feature Diverse Affinity Celebrations
Harvard University is gearing up for its 2024 commencement ceremonies, and this year's celebrations promise to be more diverse and…
Reflecting on Leadership: Dean Risa Goluboff’s Impact at UVA School of Law
Dean Risa Goluboff's Legacy Dean Risa Goluboff recently completed her remarkable eight-year term at the University of Virginia's School of…
Harvard Law School Clinical Workers Vote to Unionize
In a landmark decision, clinical workers at Harvard Law School have overwhelmingly voted to unionize under Harvard Academic Workers-United Auto…
Litigation Finance Sector Faces Slowdown in Investor Inflow
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, investors exhibited a reluctance to pour fresh capital into lawsuits, signaling a…
Federal Initiative to Ease Student Loan Discharges Falls Short of Expectations
In November 2022, the Departments of Justice and Education introduced a groundbreaking initiative to simplify eliminating student loans when filing…
Law Firms Strategize for Growth and Navigate Challenges in 2024
In a recent report, major law firms are gearing up for expansion in their bankruptcy and litigation departments, while simultaneously…
Baker McKenzie Reports Stable Revenues and Profits Amidst Industry Challenges
Global Law Firm Baker McKenzie Maintains Steady Financial Performance In a recent announcement, Baker McKenzie, a prominent global law firm…
Robert Kindler Returns to Law, Sees Lawyers as Deal-Makers
Introduction Robert Kindler, former top M&A banker at Morgan Stanley, has returned to the legal profession after a hiatus of…
Recent Challenges for Law Firms: Decreased Profits and Reduced Demand
The legal industry is facing a challenging climate in 2023, with falling demand, declining profits, and rising expenses, according to…
Biglaw Leaders Worried About Mass Layoffs: How the Legal Industry is Coping with Challenges
The legal industry, like many others, has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As firms navigate the challenges posed…
Do Law Schools Take Advantage of Minority Students?
Summary: There are known trends placing law school applicants that are minorities at a disadvantage over white students, but what…