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Ann Israel is the legal profession's Dear Abby. A New York legal recruiter since 1979, Ann is president of Ann Israel & Associates, Inc. and a past president of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants. She answers your questions about finding a better law firm job, dealing with headhunters, resumes, and much more.

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The Careerist

Vivia Chen, The Careerist's chief blogger, has been covering the business and culture of law firms for a decade. A former corporate lawyer, Chen is fascinated by those who thrive (as well as those who don't) in the legal profession. Her take: Success in the law (and life) doesn't always travel a linear path.

Law School Applications Are Up (But Down)

Latest news about the law school market. Plus, a report on the report about law faculty diversity.

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Man Enough to Take Your Wife's Name?

Meet the Big Law partner who's not afraid to be a feminist. (Part 3 of series on women and the name game.)

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Top Reasons to Take Your Husband's Name

Forget feminism. There are some compelling reasons to use your hubby's name. (Part 2 about women and the name game.)

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Firm Takes Another Hit in Bid to Collect 'Unconscionable' Fees

A state appeals panel has thrown out a $16 million contingency fee for work Graubard Miller performed for Alice Lawrence, the late widow of New York real estate magnate Sylvan Lawrence, finding the firm's fee agreement "unconscionable."

NYLAG Hosts Annual Gala

Nearly 500 people attended New York Legal Assistance Group's benefit on May 22, which raised more than $1 million, according to NYLAG.

Meet the Affinity Bar Group Presidents

The goals and bios for the new leaders of the Asian American Bar Association of New York; Hispanic National Bar Association, New York Region; LeGaL, LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York; Metropolitan Black Bar Association; Puerto Rican Bar Association; South Asian Bar Association of New York; and Women's Bar Association of the State of New York.

Q&A: Mary Galligan

In July 2010, Mary Galligan, who ran the FBI's investigation after 9/11, was named special agent in charge of cyber/special operations for the New York division of the FBI, making her its first female special agent in charge.

The Never Ending Story of Unfinished Business

In his Law Firm Partnership Law column, Arthur J. Ciampi, the managing member of Ciampi LLC, writes that two cases from California elucidate the scope of liability for unfinished business claims as well as the procedure used in unfinished business cases.

Incoming President Pledges to Nurture NYCLA's 'Inclusive' Role

As president of the New York County Lawyers' Association, Barbara Moses says she will focus on helping young lawyers who are struggling to find employment, enhancing pro bono services and monitoring the impact of court budget cuts on access to justice for New Yorkers who can't afford an attorney.

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