As college basketball fans start withdrawal after the University of North Carolina’s victory over Michigan State, Bitter Lawyer has posted its interview with Jay Bilas, an Emmy-nominated…
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a four-part series of columns by career coach and consultant Michael Melcher. Send questions or suggestions for future articles by Apr 7, 2009 6:07 PM CDT
After a job loss, some might be tempted to spend days at home in sweatpants feeling sorry for themselves. But one lawyer who kept up appearances is likely faring better…
On Friday, Alston & Bird eliminated 14 associate and 38 staff jobs from its offices in Atlanta; New York City; Charlotte, N.C.; and Washington, D.C., according to the Apr 6, 2009 6:07 PM CDT
After a decade as a paralegal at Pepe & Hazard, Michael Wallace isn’t having much luck finding another job since being laid-off in January. Recently, the 60-year-old sought to apply…
Leaders of nonprofit legal organizations say that while they are grateful law firms are sending deferred associates their way and signing their paychecks, the onslaught of extra bodies is still…
Lawyers and legal staffers who were lucky enough to escape layoffs may face increasing difficulties at work, but they may be reluctant to grouse about it.
Law firms have emerged from a period of never-ending growth to a new era of efficiency, according to a former managing partner of Arnold & Porter who is now a…
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