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Anna Stolley Persky

Legal Affairs Writer

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Anna Stolley Persky, a legal affairs writer, joined the ABA Journal staff in 2023. She previously freelanced for the Journal and several other legal publications. Persky has been a reporter at Bloomberg News and the Los Angeles Times Westside Weekly section, as well as the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journals. She also worked as a legal affairs producer for Fox News Channel. Persky earned her JD from the University of California at Davis King Hall School of Law and her BA in liberal arts studies from Sarah Lawrence College. She is slated to earn her MFA in creative writing from George Mason University in 2024.

Recent Articles

Attorney convicted of theft is disbarred by state supreme court
Jun 8, 2026, 10:18 am CDT

Courtroom Courage
Jun 4, 2026, 11:07 am CDT

Justice Barrett’s home targeted in attempted swatting call
May 29, 2026, 10:46 am CDT

‘B-A-D’ But Good
May 28, 2026, 10:54 am CDT

Alleging millions in fraud involving Medicaid and other programs, DOJ charges 15 individuals
May 22, 2026, 10:33 am CDT

Happy to reach out, but how?
May 14, 2026, 01:41 pm CDT

DOJ sues DC Bar amid fight over disciplining Trump administration attorneys
May 14, 2026, 10:24 am CDT

Advocacy group sues to stop repainting of landmark DC reflecting pool
May 12, 2026, 10:47 am CDT

DOJ investigating DA accused of shielding illegal immigrants
May 11, 2026, 09:38 am CDT

Yes or No Questions
May 6, 2026, 02:06 pm CDT

Seashells and slang weak basis for case against Comey, legal experts say
Apr 29, 2026, 02:37 pm CDT

Change of Venue
Apr 28, 2026, 02:28 pm CDT

Associate donated kidney to law firm partner she had never met
Apr 16, 2026, 01:02 pm CDT

Sotomayor apologizes for ‘hurtful’ comments about Kavanaugh
Apr 16, 2026, 09:16 am CDT

John Deere agrees to pay farmers $99M for allegedly monopolizing repair
Apr 10, 2026, 07:30 am CDT

This lawyer can fight for you in court or the cage
Apr 9, 2026, 10:37 am CDT

Former judge convicted over ICE obstruction denied new trial
Apr 7, 2026, 09:35 am CDT

Potomac Power Play
Apr 2, 2026, 09:15 am CDT

Stolen Treasures
Apr 1, 2026, 01:50 am CDT

How can lawyers be sure clients understand what they’re saying?
Apr 1, 2026, 01:10 am CDT

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