Professional Development

Number of US lawyers increases for first time since 2020, is up 5.6% over 10-year period, ABA report says

The number of active lawyers in the United States has hit a 10-year high and has increased this year for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dec 9, 2025 10:11 AM CST

How to navigate lawyer well-being in a tech-dominated world

Dec 8, 2025 2:00 PM CST

How to address financial challenges in a law firm succession plan

Many law firms have to plan for the eventual departure of increasingly large numbers of aging partners. Having a strong financial plan for these departures will help smooth the transition of leadership roles and operational responsibilities.

Dec 8, 2025 10:18 AM CST

Quest for new ways to learn the law leads to Dungeons & Dragons courses

Know elaborate laws, precedents and procedures. Present cases to the keeper of the law, who determines the outcome. Tell stories well. Behave ethically—or face real consequences. All of the above reflect what happens in a courtroom. And in a game of Dungeons & Dragons.

Nov 24, 2025 9:10 AM CST

Social media and your legal career

Social media continues to grow and spread. More apps and platforms available on smartphones enable quick, instant posting of thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations about topics from the latest retail sales to political and social issues. While lawyers are actively involved in all parts of society, legal ethics rules impose limits on their behavior, both generally and specifically on social media.

Nov 21, 2025 10:06 AM CST

Women attorneys gain ground in higher ed leadership but still face bias, new study finds

While more attorneys are being appointed to top leadership positions at universities and colleges, those roles are overwhelmingly held by men, according to a report released Tuesday by the Association of American Law Schools.

Nov 20, 2025 1:42 PM CST

‘Prestige is no longer the primary currency of success in law,’ survey suggests

Lawyers are divided on whether income or flexibility and autonomy are their top priorities in legal practice, according to findings of a survey of 132 attorneys by Paragon Legal, a provider of temporary lawyers for in-house legal departments.

Nov 17, 2025 9:57 AM CST

Is unauthorized artificial intelligence use in law school an honor code violation?

With generative artificial intelligence’s growing availability and acceptance into students’ workflow, some law schools are wondering whether unauthorized AI use should be an honor code violation—something that could potentially trip up aspiring lawyers in the character and fitness portion of the bar licensure process.

Nov 4, 2025 11:17 AM CST

Doing good motivates aspiring lawyers, new LSAC study finds

Aspiring law students are increasingly motivated by the opportunity to make their mark on the world, but more anticipate financial hurdles to do so, according to a study released Tuesday by the Law School Admission Council.

Oct 29, 2025 9:06 AM CDT

C-suite executives use generative AI, tech adoption and training to shape next generation of legal services

Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Olivia Mockel, the chief brand and market strategy officer at SurePoint Technologies; Debbie Foster, the CEO of the Affinity Consulting Group; and Laura Wenzel, the global marketing and insights director at iManage.

Oct 28, 2025 9:03 AM CDT

The Human Clause: Margins, compounding and the contracts we keep with ourselves

Benjamin Graham, the father of value investing, left behind a principle that has outlived him: Always insist on a margin of safety. Buy only when there is a cushion between price and true worth. That buffer is not greed; it is protection against volatility, error and unforeseen storms.

Oct 21, 2025 9:23 AM CDT

What happens when introverts and extroverts work together?

A law firm partner and an associate general counsel, who are also a couple, recently answered questions about the role of emotional intelligence in leadership, the importance of intuition and what both extroverts and introverts bring to a legal career. One sees himself as an extrovert, while the other sees herself as an introvert.

Oct 1, 2025 8:57 AM CDT