“You can’t talk about your mental illnesses. It’s bad for business.” I've heard this countless times in various forms. And for a long time, I listened. I bought into the idea that silence ...
Each year, our organization, Community Legal Services, provides legal assistance to thousands of individuals who otherwise could not afford counsel. Our work, and that of the volunteer ...
By Michael E. Flowers In a June 2023 essay entitled “Civics: Who Will Teach Them?,” U.S. District Judge Curtis L. Collier of the Eastern District of Tennessee made the following statement ...
By Jamie R. Abrams BigLaw has manufactured an “arms race” for talent that is hurting employers, students, recruiters, career counselors and legal educators alike. Like most arms races, the ...
By John P. Moynihan Lawyers have plenty of reasons to feel overwhelmed these days. Beyond taking on our clients’ problems as our own, technology is roiling the bar, and the courts and ...
“My lease says no pets allowed, but that’s only for like really big dogs—right?” You take a deep breath, look at your inquisitor and wonder anew why you left the comfort of your home for ...
At the turn of the 20th century, citizens were confronted with a terrifying new technology that threatened to upend society and transform a multitude of industries. Automobiles—originally ...
By Michael T. Meehan "Jury duty." The mere phrase often conjures up thoughts of inconvenience, long hours and endless courtroom drama. For many, it feels more like a chore than an ...
