Law Schools Hunt for New Deans
According to the National Law Journal, numerous law schools are hunting for new deans, even in the economic downturn. But…
Harvard Law School
Dreier Formally Indicted On Securities & Wire Fraud Charges
Everyone's favorite lawyer Marc Dreier, founder of New York's Dreier LLP, was indicted by a federal grand jury yesterday. The…
Anthrax Scare at Harvard Law; Dershowitz Targeted
Authorities investigating white powder found in envelopes at New York's Wall Street Journal say similar mail was received at Harvard…
Harvard Law Names Interim Dean
With beloved dean Elena Kagan waiting for confirmation as the next US Solicitor General, Harvard Law School has tapped longtime…
Marc Deier Spent Ill-Gotten Gains on Art, Cars, Houses
Marc Dreier blew part of the $380 million he allegedly stole in failed investments, and used the rest to repay…
Obama Makes Key DOJ Appointments [UPDATE]
President-elect Barack Obama announced the nominations of four well-known lawyers to key posts in the Justice Department, including deputy attorney…
Nine Reasons NOT to Attend Law School
The Legal Geekery Blog presents 9 Reasons Not to Attend Law School. A highlight: 5. It’s Grammar School All Over…
Butts, Maher Join Obama in Washington
President-elect Barack Obama is attracting even more Washington lawyers to his incoming administration. Cassandra Butts, who met Obama at Harvard…
Bradley Lerman Leaves Winston & Strawn Because of Drugs
Bradley Lerman, a partner at Chicago's Winston & Strawn who has represented Illinois Governors Rod Blagojevich and George Ryan, is…
News Flash: Water Wet, Ice Cold, Dreier Bankrupt
Marc Dreier (center) with football ex-player Michael Strahan and actor William Shatner. No, really. Notice how this photo really plays…