Farewell, Atticus

Since the moment he was introduced 50 years ago in Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch has represented both an image lawyers crave and a standard that intimidates them.

Aug 1, 2010 9:50 AM CDT

The Jury

Meet the law in popular culture experts who selected The 25 Greatest Fictional Lawyers.

Aug 1, 2010 9:35 AM CDT

Other Notable Characters That Did Not Fit Into Our Top 25

Aug 1, 2010 9:30 AM CDT

Tipping the Scales

In the South, women have made huge strides in the state judiciaries

Jul 1, 2010 10:50 AM CDT

29 Is Not Enough

Couple’s concern for foster kids is more than a family affair

Jul 1, 2010 10:39 AM CDT

What’s the Matter with Kids Today

A revolution in thinking about children’s minds is sparking change in juvenile justice

Jul 1, 2010 10:30 AM CDT

The Boss

Robert Morris Morgenthau takes a seat at his desk, sipping coffee from the vacuum-insulated, stainless steel cup he carried in when he arrived moments earlier. After 35 years as district attorney for New York County (meaning Manhattan) he recently chose not to seek re-election. Morgenthau is now situated handsomely as…

Jun 1, 2010 9:50 AM CDT

Changing Spaces

Law firms (slowly) respond to egalitarian trends in office design

Jun 1, 2010 9:40 AM CDT

Masters of the Game

The Passed-Over Partner

Jun 1, 2010 9:30 AM CDT

CEO, Esq.

Why lawyers are being asked to lead some of the nation’s largest corporations

May 1, 2010 9:50 AM CDT

Aggressive Justice

Judges have slammed federal prosecutors for going overboard. Now the Justice Department is stepping in—to police itself.

May 1, 2010 9:40 AM CDT

He Tries Men’s Soles

‘Tracker’ Joel Hardin claims he can tell the story of a crime from a footprint. But defense lawyers say he’s stepping outside the bounds of evidence.

May 1, 2010 9:30 AM CDT

A Man of Moderation

The last justice of the ‘greatest generation,’ gentlemanly John Paul Stevens says farewell

May 1, 2010 9:20 AM CDT

Practical Meaning: As the Court Shifted Right, Stevens Kept His Place

May 1, 2010 9:10 AM CDT

Not Done Yet

If 65 is the new 50, how will baby boomers remake retirement?

Apr 1, 2010 9:50 AM CDT