Professional Development

Alix Rogers builds pathways to rural practice in Tennessee

At the start of her career, Alix Rogers worked in a small firm in Lewisburg, Tennessee, a rural town about 60 miles south of Nashville. As a generalist, she handled family law, estate planning and civil litigation matters, and she quickly discovered that a rural practice was both challenging and rewarding.

Jun 3, 2026 9:20 AM CDT

What 75 conversations taught me about networking as an internationally trained lawyer

Most networking advice recommends approaching conversations with a clear objective, a prepared elevator pitch and a defined outcome in mind. I took a different approach. I set a goal but did not follow a strict agenda.

Jun 2, 2026 2:52 PM CDT

Nominations for 2026-2027 term announced by ABA Legal Ed Section

The ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has announced its nominations for the 2026-2027 council leadership positions.

May 22, 2026 9:05 AM CDT

Bar candidates without ABA-accredited degree more likely to flunk, new study finds

Aspiring lawyers who head to the bar exam without earning a law degree from an ABA-approved law school are more likely to flunk the bar exam, are less likely to find jobs at a law firm and are more likely to face professional discipline later, according to a new study.

May 18, 2026 10:38 AM CDT

Fewer law school grads head to government, public interest or clerkship jobs

The number of law school grads who took jobs in government, public interest and federal clerkship positions decreased in 2025.

May 14, 2026 11:05 AM CDT

Lawyer brings experience as a Cuban immigrant to work with Hispanic community

Jany Martínez-Ward is co-owner of the Ward Law Group with her husband, Gregory Ward. The firm, which has more than 200 employees and offices in Miami; Orlando, Florida; and New York City, primarily represents Hispanic victims of car accidents and other serious personal injury cases.

May 13, 2026 11:02 AM CDT

Undergrads’ paths to postgrad education, careers examined in new LSAC, AALS study

How undergraduates make decisions about their postgraduate education and future careers will be the focus of new research by the Association of American Law Schools and the Law School Admission Council set to come out by late 2027.

May 13, 2026 9:43 AM CDT

Yes or No Questions: Getting your client to say less can be difficult, if not impossible, some lawyers say

“Are you sure you don’t want him to keep talking?” It’s a problem that many lawyers face: What can and should they do about a client with the gift of gab? While experienced lawyers have tips on working with loquacious clients, they also agree on one main point: In the end, some clients can’t help it. They can’t shut up.

May 6, 2026 2:06 PM CDT

LegalEng Consulting Group names new CEO—one of ‘most recognized figures’ in legal ops

Mary Shen O’Carroll has been named the new CEO of the LegalEng Consulting Group, a boutique legal consulting and services company based in San Francisco.

May 5, 2026 9:05 AM CDT

Young lawyers help lead ABA Day

ABA Day is an opportunity for young lawyers to participate in real-life advocacy for important issues impacting lawyers and the practice of law across the country.

Apr 22, 2026 2:17 PM CDT

Companies pause DEI objectives when hiring lawyers

U.S. companies are backing down from demanding that law firms that they work with meet certain objectives, acquiescing to objections mandated by President Donald Trump regarding diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession.

Apr 22, 2026 1:38 PM CDT

Rethinking the Legal Talent Pipeline: Why convenience is costing firms opportunity

I spend my days thinking about talent. Not in the abstract and not as a talking point but in the very real sense of who gets hired, who advances, who quietly exits and why. Over the years, I have watched law firms wrestle with the same questions again and again: how to identify excellence, how to remain competitive, and how to adapt to a workforce that looks and thinks differently from what it was even a decade ago.

Apr 1, 2026 12:18 PM CDT

Techshow attendees dig deeper into AI uses and capabilities

For a lot of attendees of this year’s ABA Techshow, the goal isn’t just to learn about generative artificial intelligence but to delve deeper into what these tools are doing now.

Mar 26, 2026 2:58 PM CDT

In ABA Techshow keynote, Jordan Furlong says lawyers need to level up to survive in post-AI world

For the past 25 years, Jordan Furlong has studied and even anticipated changes in the legal profession. During Thursday’s ABA Techshow keynote address, “The Lawyers We’ll Need: Preparing the Legal Profession for a Post-AI World,” Furlong shared one of his latest predictions: Lawyers will no longer be indispensable amid generative artificial intelligence tools that can do their work faster and at a lower cost.

Mar 26, 2026 11:27 AM CDT

Justice Department OKs hiring prosecutors fresh out of law school

After mass departures at U.S. attorneys' offices, the U.S. Department of Justice is waiving a policy requiring newly hired federal prosecutors to have at least one year of experience practicing law.

Mar 17, 2026 9:53 AM CDT