Personal Lives

Twin daughters of BigLaw couple among Texas flood victims; ‘we are devastated,’ family says

Two of the children who died in the floods that swept through Central Texas over the Independence Day weekend were the twin daughters of two BigLaw partners in Dallas.

Jul 8, 2025 2:06 PM CDT

Legal aid is a lifeline for families and communities

Each year, our organization, Community Legal Services, provides legal assistance to thousands of individuals who otherwise could not afford counsel. Our work, and that of the volunteer attorneys who support us, is essential in helping people navigate matters as simple as signing a lease or as complex as obtaining an injunction against an abusive spouse.

Jun 30, 2025 2:33 PM CDT

Speculation begins over possible Supreme Court retirements

It’s a rite of June every year, but especially so when there is a new presidential administration. Those in the orbit of the U.S. Supreme Court ask, “Will a justice retire at the end of the term?”

Jun 18, 2025 3:39 PM CDT

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reports $2 million payment for memoir

The U.S. Supreme Court justices’ financial disclosures are in; here are some highlights. There are no limits on payments justices receive for writing books, and many have signed lucrative deals with publishers.

Jun 17, 2025 3:30 PM CDT

Are you the bully at work? ‘Stand Up to Bullying Challenge’ includes introspection, education

Lawyers and bar leaders are being urged to take a six-day "Stand Up to Bullying Challenge" to address and prevent bullying in the workplace.

Jun 16, 2025 8:55 AM CDT

Transgender lawyers are resilient, but level of fear is real, says business consultant and coach

While June is Pride Month, Dru Levasseur, a transgender attorney, thinks it’s a somber time for the trans and nonbinary community.

Jun 12, 2025 3:03 PM CDT

This is how the Supreme Court’s newest justice deals with frustration

Boxing and a cowrie-shell necklace were among the topics covered when the Associated Press spoke with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the newest justice.

Jun 4, 2025 3:35 PM CDT

For this lawyer, a blip at law school didn’t translate to a failed career

“What I love about being a lawyer is that at the core, we’re helping people every single day,” says Katie McConnell of Moore & Van Allen. “You have to understand the substance of the law practice, but beyond that, what makes a good lawyer is putting on the extra touches in terms of client services.”

Jun 2, 2025 9:02 AM CDT

Still They Rise: Numbers for women in the profession are increasing

More than four out of 10 attorneys in the United States are women. However, men still overwhelmingly dominate when it comes to rising through the ranks, as only 28% of law firm partners were women in 2023. That figure marks a slow and steady improvement from 2013, when it was only 20%.

Jun 1, 2025 4:10 AM CDT

Relationship building is not just a side hustle

We like to think of relationships as optional—a side hustle to the real work of getting deals done, climbing ladders or checking boxes. But here’s the thing: Your skills get you in the room, your experience keeps you at the table, but relationships are what actually move things forward.

Jun 1, 2025 2:10 AM CDT

Bullying is a problem in the legal profession. How can the cycle be broken?

“I have heard from so many people saying, ‘This is exactly what happened to me,’” says Erin Gordon, author of Look What You Made Me Do: Confronting Heartbreak & Harassment in Big Law. “Partners in particular have power in their firms, and they are like bullies in the schoolyard.”

Jun 1, 2025 12:00 AM CDT

This New York lawyer gets laughs in 17 syllables via her poetry

Updated: Poetry is a great way to infuse a little humor in what can be a “tedious” lifestyle, says New York attorney Stevi Siber-Sanderowitz. She is fascinated by the haiku, a streamlined poem that originated in Japan.

May 28, 2025 3:07 PM CDT

Kim Kardashian completes legal studies—without attending law school

Media personality and reality TV star Kim Kardashian has finished a legal apprenticeship program that offers an alternate path to becoming a lawyer in California.

May 28, 2025 8:53 AM CDT

What is canon law? Bishop Paprocki explains

The election of a new pope—who himself has a doctorate of canon law—has many lawyers interested. What exactly is canon law, and what should civil attorneys know about it? Bishop Thomas John Paprocki can shed light on the subject.

May 15, 2025 3:27 PM CDT

David Souter, former US Supreme Court justice, dies at 85

David Souter, the former U.S. Supreme Court justice who dismayed Republicans by siding with liberals on some of America’s most contentious social issues after his appointment by President George H.W. Bush, has died. “Justice David Souter served our court with great distinction for nearly twenty years,” Chief Justice John Roberts said in a statement. “He brought uncommon wisdom and kindness to a lifetime of public service.”

May 9, 2025 8:50 AM CDT