The highest-performing law firms of the 21st century will distinguish themselves along two dimensions. The first is the client-facing dimension: Leading law firms will focus on delivering effortless experiences that…
Before he became a trial lawyer (and an advocate on behalf of the wrongfully convicted), Sean MacDonald in Toronto worked as a private investigator. His experiences on both sides of…
“There is something both gritty and pure” about mixed martial arts bouts, says Erik Magraken, who practices combative sports regulation and personal injury law.
Richard Susskind, in his book Tomorrow’s Lawyers: An Introduction to Your Future, claims that legal institutions and lawyers are poised to change more radically over the next two decades than…
It’s 2017, and we are all cyborgs. Don’t believe me? What’s the capital of Kyrgyzstan? You just thought about reaching for your smartphone—your auxiliary brain—to look it up, didn’t you?…
The African American Policy Forum, a think tank founded by law professor and critical race theory scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw, coined the hashtag #blackgirlsmatter.
Dec 1, 2016 2:10 AM CST
Kimberlé Crenshaw. Photograph by Jeff Berting
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The app, produced in partnership with the Florida Law Related Education Association, replaces a paper pamphlet aimed at providing teens with legal information they have to have while they make the transition to adulthood.
Vanderbilt University law professor Edward Cheng says he’s discovered that publication bias in court records can conceal how often experts are allowed to testify, and he’s found a way to prove it.
The legal industry already has been heavily affected by technology and the “Uber-ization” of the marketplace. It follows that pro bono work also would be affected.
At a small table in a very large room, two lawyers discuss fixed client fees. They are from neighboring states, of similar experience and both in estate and trust…
Nov 1, 2016 2:00 AM CDT
Sam Glover and Aaron Street. Photograph by Treleven Photography
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LONDON—As the United Kingdom continues to operate in limbo after its historic vote to leave the European Union, law firms offer advice and counsel as their clients navigate the uncharted…
Nov 1, 2016 1:50 AM CDT
Prime Minister Theresa May. Photograph courtesy Sputnik via AP
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The ABA Journal wants to host and facilitate conversations among lawyers about their profession. We are now accepting thoughtful, non-promotional articles and commentary by unpaid contributors.
Lisa Colpoys says the new ILAO website is more mobile and user friendly. Photograph by Wayne Slezak.
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Photo of Victor Li by Saverio Truglia
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Kimberlé Crenshaw. Photograph by Jeff Berting
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Edward Cheng. Photograph by David Mudd
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Victor Li
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Sam Glover and Aaron Street. Photograph by Treleven Photography
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Prime Minister Theresa May. Photograph courtesy Sputnik via AP
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