Cadwalader Associate Among Those Bucking Trend, Having a Baby Before 30

College grads living in metropolitan areas who decide to have children before the age of 30 are bucking the demographic trend. That leaves the women who decide to have babies feeling alone and out of the mainstream, the Washington Post reports. In metro areas, the percentage of college graduates between…

Jan 16, 2008 2:31 PM CST

From Corporate Law to Boutique Owner: Black Sheep Betty

When she worked for a top corporate law firm in Toronto, Amy Arnott found the environment too competitive for her taste. So gave up the law to become a hairdresser and artist. Now, the 31-year-old is back in business—as the owner of a Toronto boutique that sells paintings, clothing and…

Jan 14, 2008 10:14 PM CST

Judge’s Night Gig: White-Collar Boxing

By day, Philip Maier is an administrative law judge in New York, applying the rule of law to resolve labor disputes. But at night the 49-year-old jurist can often be found duking it out with other professionals in the boxing ring, reports the Epoch Times. A participant in a 20-year-old…

Jan 10, 2008 4:13 PM CST

Struggling Against Sadness

Jan 3, 2008 11:36 PM CST

Md. 3L Produces Net Hit: ‘Law School Musical’ (Video)

Now a third-year law student at the University of Maryland, Owen Jarvis faced a “drastic” shift in expectations when he first entered law school. But instead of dropping out, Jarvis channeled his frustrations into his computer, writing a song and producing an illustrated YouTube video titled “Law School Musical,” the…

Jan 3, 2008 12:01 AM CST

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Tech exec set to graduate from law school ponders whether to enter a practice

Jan 1, 2008 9:06 PM CST

How a Reed Smith Partner Learned Wealth, Power Were the Wrong Priorities

A. Scott Bolden, a partner at Reed Smith in Washington, D.C., didn’t listen to his lawyers’ advice after an ex-girlfriend called him about his long-rumored daughter. The ex told Bolden shortly before Thanksgiving in 2001 that his daughter, Shayla, was turning 18 and needed him, Bolden recalls in a lengthy…

Dec 17, 2007 7:51 PM CST

Latham & Watkins Increases Parental Leave

In a move that may prompt changes at other law firms, Latham & Watkins has increased paid parental leave for associates. The law firm has increased paid leave for birth mothers who are primary caregivers to 18 weeks from 12 weeks, for adoptive parents who are primary caregivers to 18…

Dec 14, 2007 12:05 PM CST

NALP: 75% of Part-Timers Female

Although law firms today routinely offer part-time schedules to attorneys of both sexes, part-time law practice remains an unusual career choice and a largely female enclave. About 75 percent of part-timers are female, according to a recent study by NALP (formerly known as the National Association for Law Placement). And…

Dec 13, 2007 9:50 PM CST

How Cynthia Jackson Got a Life

Cynthia Jackson thought she was helping her law firm by keeping her nose to the grindstone. But then the Baker & McKenzie employment partner went to an out-of-office workshop and had a revelation. The firm wanted her to have a life as well as a law practice, Jackson realized. So…

Dec 10, 2007 10:10 PM CST

Michael Grossman’s Favorite Web Sites

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Dec 1, 2007 9:09 PM CST

Pencil to Paper to Prosperity

David Freeman’s Five Elements of a Successful Client-Development System

Dec 1, 2007 8:45 PM CST

Students Aim for BigLaw Change

Group’s protest letter results in only one meeting—but one that mattered

Dec 1, 2007 8:40 PM CST

The Law Office of Michael R. Grossman: An Update

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Dec 1, 2007 8:39 PM CST

Law’some Gifts!

The law is a jealous mistress, making it tough to find time to do holiday shopping. Here are our gift ideas for clients and colleagues—both naughty and nice.

Dec 1, 2007 8:25 PM CST