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Skadden to Advise Virginia Tech Panel

An advisory panel created to look into the Virginia Tech massacre will be counseled on a pro bono basis by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, officials announced today. Although the state attorney general’s office has been providing advice to the panel, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports, officials decided to accept…

Jun 5, 2007 11:47 PM CDT

Arguments Today in Civil Gideon Case

The Washington Supreme Court will hear an appeal today that contends an indigent divorce litigant who lost custody of her children was entitled to a free attorney. Brenda Leone King said she could not afford an attorney to represent her during the divorce trial in 2004. Her husband, Michael King,…

May 31, 2007 3:20 PM CDT

Lawyer Retirements Loom

Forced retirement of hundreds of thousands of baby boomer lawyers in coming years could affect their mental health as well as their pocketbooks, according to a story in the National Law Journal. “The No. 1 driver for what attracts lawyers to their profession is mental stimulation,” Larry Richard, a psychologist…

Apr 19, 2007 1:03 PM CDT

Service Opportunities for Tide of Retirees

Go online now and get involved in the ABA’s Second Season program

Apr 2, 2007 6:09 AM CDT

Retired, Then Re-Energized

Retirement used to be life’s denouement just before that final final scene. But with baby boomers retiring ever earlier, retirement has become synonymous with having the freedom to find something more fulfilling to do. And for an increasing number of re­tired lawyers and judges, retirement means having the freedom to…

Apr 1, 2007 12:34 PM CDT

The Youngest Clients

Lawyers are becoming more assertive in advocating directly for children in court proceedings

Apr 1, 2007 12:14 PM CDT

Many Happy Returns

Creating a nonprofit helps others–and doesn’t hurt business, either

Apr 1, 2007 11:52 AM CDT

American Lawyers Serve Abroad

The ABA is making a difference in more than 40 nations around the world

Mar 18, 2007 11:55 AM CDT

Power Walking, Power Talking

ABA president keeps up the pace to advance signature projects

Mar 9, 2007 7:48 AM CST

The Ultimate Time-Money Trade-off

Associates tell us they’d take a pay cut to work less. Smart deal or impossible dream?

Feb 21, 2007 8:41 AM CST

Our Serving Profession

ABA Addresses the Nation’s Legal Needs Through Public Information and Volunteers

Dec 25, 2006 8:37 AM CST

Investing In Success

Citigroup Is Sending its New Lawyers to Law Firms to Earn Experience

Dec 25, 2006 7:21 AM CST

Telling It to the Judge

A Good Story Is the Best Vehicle for Showing the Strengths of Your Case

Nov 24, 2006 12:39 PM CST

Asylum Ordeals

Some Immigrants Are ‘Ground to Bits’ in a System That Leaves Immigration Judges Impatient, Appellate Courts Irritated and Lawyers Frustrated

Nov 24, 2006 11:59 AM CST

No Vacation for Greco

In Honolulu, Outgoing ABA President Wraps Up Busy Year

Oct 24, 2006 11:21 AM CDT

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

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