Law Firms

Judicial Notice (07.21.24): Lady Maga?

J.D. Vance’s high-powered spouse, a Ninth Circuit judge’s benchslap of his colleagues, a big-ticket deal in legal tech, and Willkie’s winning ways.

Jul 21 •

A Boies Schiller Star’s Ski Accident Tests Strength—And Builds It

During her long and arduous recovery, managing partner Sigrid McCawley learned how brave she can be.

Jul 17 •

Judicial Notice (07.14.24): ‘Scorching’

Alec Baldwin’s ‘dream team,’ shocking allegations against a (former) federal judge, a juicy suit over law faculty hiring, and Paul Hastings’s latest…

Jul 14 •

Judicial Notice (06.30.24): Chevron v. NRDC, RIP

Major new SCOTUS rulings, Robbie Kaplan’s departure from Kaplan Hecker & Fink, a $4.7 billion verdict against the NFL, and significant hires by Gibson…

Jun 30 •

Winning The Freedom To Marry: Evan Wolfson

The architect of the marriage-equality movement explains how its victory was achieved—and what lessons it can offer to similar struggles.

Jun 26 •

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Judicial Notice (06.23.24): Whose Originalism?

A prominent professor attacks a conservative judge, Judge Cannon returns to the news, litigation boutiques announce bonuses, and a lateral hire comes…

Jun 23 •

The 20 Most Prestigious Law Firms In America (2024)

Litigation-focused firms fared well; tech-oriented firms, not so much.

Jun 18 •

Judicial Notice (06.16.24): Out Of Control

Hunter Biden gets convicted, Justice Barrett takes charge, a rap star’s trial goes off the rails, and a Boston law firm winds up on the ropes.

Jun 16 •

Asked And Answered: 4 Tips For Leaving The Law

Here’s some practical advice—from someone who left the practice of law and has no regrets.

Jun 14 •

A Top Trial Lawyer And Father Of 11: Michael Williams

A longtime Kirkland partner and parent to children ages 24 to 7, Mike Williams talks about how he and his wife Julin make it all work.

Jun 12 •

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Judicial Notice (06.09.24): After Affirmative Action

Important opinions from Judge Kevin Newsom, the start of the Hunter Biden trial, a plaintiffs’ firm’s big payday, and the latest group hire by Paul…

Jun 9 •

The Top 20 Most Profitable Law Firms (2023)

Last year was a good one for Biglaw—especially for Wachtell Lipton, Quinn Emanuel, Susman Godfrey, and Cravath.

Jun 4 •

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