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Silent Struggles: Chronic illness, law firm culture and the need for psychological safety

We were in a small conference room—just me and the sixth-year associate. He was explaining an edit to the undisclosed liabilities representation clause of a merger agreement. I could hear his words, but all I could see was blurred black ink on the page.

Mar 11, 2026 9:10 AM CDT

Trio named to replace Alina Habba as US attorney is also serving illegally, judge says

A federal judge upended the leadership of New Jersey’s U.S. attorney’s office again Monday, ruling for the second time in less than a year that the Trump administration had illegally sought to bypass Congress and install its own picks to head the prominent prosecutorial outpost.

Mar 10, 2026 9:01 AM CDT

Jobs in legal sector continue to grow, reaching historical high

Employment in the U.S. legal sector continued to increase in February, according to recently released data from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Mar 9, 2026 1:31 PM CDT

Florida Bar reverses itself, says it is not investigating Lindsey Halligan

The Florida Bar said Friday that it is not investigating Lindsey Halligan, the former interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, contradicting a letter it sent last month in which it stated it had opened an inquiry into her conduct involving prosecutions of President Donald Trump’s political foes.

Mar 6, 2026 3:43 PM CST

Jeffrey Epstein paid Berkeley Law student’s tuition in exchange for ‘girls’

Jeffrey Epstein paid for a University of California Berkeley School of Law student’s degree in exchange for referrals for “girls” to serve as “assistants” for the convicted sex offender, the Daily Californian reports. According to a March 22, 2016, American Express credit card statement, the story says, Epstein paid a…

Mar 6, 2026 8:06 AM CST

Indicted judge who handcuffed lawyer loses reelection bid; transcript reveals more details from incident

A Texas judge indicted for handcuffing an attorney in her courtroom, followed by a suspension without pay, lost her reelection bid Tuesday. Alicia “Ali” Perez, who ran against Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez of Bexar County, Texas, won with 65% of the vote.

Mar 5, 2026 10:40 AM CST

Law schools beef up artificial intelligence skills training

Artificial intelligence is gaining prominence in law school curricula, with more courses offering AI skills that aim to prep aspiring attorneys for their future careers.

Mar 5, 2026 9:52 AM CST

AI usage among lawyers swells despite little governance and training, new report says

Lawyers are becoming increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence, as their use of general-purpose and legal-specific tools more than doubled in the past year.

Mar 5, 2026 8:01 AM CST

Surveillance footage enters slapstick comedy TV genre, and that could be dangerous, lawyer says

As an attorney, I’m trained to be suspicious of narratives, allergic to absolutes. I’m contractually obligated to ask, “Who consented?” and answer, “It depends.” That makes watching Neighborhood Watch on HBO Max a unique experience.

Mar 4, 2026 3:08 PM CST

New organization launches with focus on increasing awareness of legal master’s programs

A new organization focused on increasing awareness of legal master’s degrees will conduct surveys, interviews and focus groups, as well as examine program designs, graduate outcomes and employer engagement related to these programs to help law schools, students and employers who rely on them.

Mar 4, 2026 9:26 AM CST

Getting ‘Chalant’: How daily stand‑ups can benefit legal teams

A couple of months ago, I had an unexpected exchange with my 15-year-old daughter that perfectly captured some of my hopes for the future. “Act chalant,” she said to her friend. My ears perked up.

Mar 4, 2026 9:06 AM CST

3 generations of Vince Lombardi go to law school; 1 becomes a famous football coach

In an ABA Journal interview with Vince Lombardi’s son and grandson, they discussed their careers and connections to the Hall of Fame coach. The two are certain of one thing: If Lombardi had been a lawyer, his days would not have been spent parsing the tax code. “He would have commanded the courtroom,” Lombardi Jr. tells columnist Randy Maniloff.

Mar 4, 2026 9:04 AM CST

On a Mission: Dominique Dove calls on difficult past to support female soldiers and veterans

In addition to pushing for equity in the U.S. Army, ABA member Dominique Dove volunteers with organizations that support female veterans. She also raises awareness of issues facing female veterans, including homelessness and sexual trauma, through her participation in pageants. She is reigning Dr. World 2026, which celebrates women with doctoral degrees.

Mar 3, 2026 8:11 AM CST

Fortunate Son: Practice is hard work, with some gold record moments, entertainment lawyer says

Practicing entertainment law is “not for the faint of heart,” says Jason M. Karlov, the chair of Barnes & Thornburg’s entertainment, media and sports practice group. It “requires hard work and stick-to-itiveness,” says Karlov, who has worked with legendary musicians such as Bob Dylan and John Fogerty. According to him, his clients come almost exclusively through referrals.

Mar 2, 2026 12:58 PM CST

Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump pens legal thriller whose main character may seem familiar

Famed civil rights attorney Ben Crump has released his first novel, a legal thriller whose main character parallels his own as a relentless crusader for justice.

Mar 2, 2026 11:22 AM CST