From Huffington Post authored by Ann Brenoff : “Wouldn’t it be nice to kick off 2018 with a raise? We asked employment experts and coaches for some tips on how to ask for, negotiate, and actually get yourself a nice fat addition to your paycheck. Keep your expectations realistic, and do some research first Most annual […]
Category Archives: Lawyers
Money Management Tips for New Associates
From Attorney at Work authored by Ryan McPherson: “Congratulations! You survived law school, passed the bar and got a job. By now you’re somewhat settled in. Some partners have learned your name, and you’ve received a few paychecks. So, what will you do with the steady earnings? Since it is far easier to start your financial […]
Artificial Confusion: AI Will Create More Legal Jobs – Not Take Them Away
From Above the Law authored by Jake Heller : “As the CEO of an artificial intelligence legal technology company, the most common question I’m asked – often, nervously – is whether technology will replace lawyers. The fear is understandable. Computers have “learned” how to assist in tasks that used to be attorneys’ jobs, like due diligence, eDiscovery, […]
One way to tackle sexual harassment at work: better parental leave
From The Guardian authored by Katie Bethell: “While the gruesome details vary – massages in hotel rooms, the button under the desk, men literally just showing their penises in the office – every #MeToo story has something in common: powerful men working in industries with very few women in top leadership positions. As the #MeToo conversation begins […]
Coming To A Law School Near You: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg!
From Above the Law authored by Staci Zaretsky : “America’s most beloved Supreme Court justice will be on a speaking tour of sorts across several law schools in the Northeast in the coming weeks this winter. Is your law school one of them? On January 30, Justice Ginsburg will make an appearance at Roger Williams University School of […]
Why Stress Isn’t Necessary
From Above the Law authored by Kara Loewentheil: “Have you ever said or thought any of the following: If I’m not stressed-out about failing, I won’t do a good job. I work best under pressure. If I didn’t have stressful deadlines I’d never get anything done. If you have, you’re not alone. One of the most […]
Four Tips for a Non-Traditional Legal Career
From Above the Law authored by Hannah Samendinger: “As a General Counsel & Product Manager at Alt Legal, I really have an alternative legal career. I’m a lawyer. I review and draft all of our company’s legal work. I wear some variation of a Canadian tuxedo to work almost every day. I do customer support. […]
RUTH BADER GINSBURG SHOWS TRUMP SHE ISN’T GOING ANYWHERE BY HIRING LAW CLERKS FOR 2019 TERM
From Newsweek authored by Marie Solis: “The announcement bucks ongoing speculation that Ginsburg, 84, is nearing retirement: Typically, justices planning on stepping down don’t hire all of their clerks for the upcoming term. Ginsburg’s include Alyssa Barnard, a Columbia Law graduate; Harvard Law grads Marco Basile and Susan Pelletier; and Stanford Law grad Michael Qian. Ginsburg’s […]
New Dean Will Be Only Woman Of Color To Lead Top 30 Law School
From Above the Law authored by Staci Zaretsky: “When Erwin Chemerinsky, the founding dean of UC Irvine School of Law, left the school this past summer for more highly ranked pastures, L. Song Richardson was appointed as interim dean. She’d been a professor at the school for three years, and Chemerinsky sang her praises, saying, “I think […]
Why People Ask for Free or Discounted Services and How to Stop Them in Their Tracks
From D. Fredrick Media and Marketing authored by Davina Fredrick: “How often are prospective clients asking you for free or discounted services? If your answer is “too often,” then you’ll want to keep reading because I’m going to tell you how to change the situation.” Read the full story by FOLLOWING THIS LINK.
