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Advice for the Lawlorn

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.

This Week's Question

I am at a firm where the partnership track is not clear and I'm supposed to "ask" to be put up for partner. When is the best time to ask for this?

This Week's Topic

Law school writing courses, and by proxy, the attorneys that graduate from them and go on to practice in the real world seem to universally overlook a simple concept when it comes to writing: more is not necessarily better.

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.

Jan 27

Female Bosses Are Getting (a bit) More Respect

Recent news items: Women bosses gain acceptance in new poll; Fortune names four law firms to its 100 best companies to work for list; and the ABA tells law schools what they must disclose about graduates' employment.

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Jan 26

Too Old for Law School?

If you are middle-aged, does it make sense to go to law school? And will it be tough to get a good legal job afterward? A reader's query.

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Jan 25

Lessons from the Iron Lady

What can women do to be taken seriously? Maybe ditch the Manolos and start emulating Margaret Thatcher's sartorial style.

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Diversity

Katherine Frink-Hamlett, a graduate of New York University School of Law and President of Frink-Hamlett Legal Solutions Inc., moves the diversity and inclusion dialogue into the 21st Century. She addresses questions from both law firm management seeking to recruit and retain diverse candidates and from legal practitioners confronted with professional and personal challenges surrounding inclusion and diversity.

This Month's Question

During our brainstorming and planning sessions, several of my colleagues discussed the idea of implementing a firm-wide celebration or event that would annually recognize New York's passage of the Marriage Equality Act. While I generally think that it's an attractive idea, I wonder if it might be offensive to those whose religious views don't embrace same-sex marriage.

Judge Sides With Law Firm in Dispute Over Unpaid Bills

by Brendan Pierson

Winston & Strawn has prevailed in an $847,000 contract dispute with a private equity firm client.

Panel Overturns Legal Fee Award in Medicaid Case

by John Caher

For the second time in five years, the Appellate Division, Third Department, has overturned an order awarding $100,000 in counsel fees.

Law School Roundup

Hofstra students are hoping to make analyzing court rulings easier for future attorneys with a project teaching computers to identify the logic behind legal decisions; a new study finds law schools have not done a great job of providing comprehensive job placement data for the class of 2010; and more.

OCA Launches New Website for Emeritus Program

The Unified Court System's Attorney Emeritus Program has launched a new website with an interactive map and other enhancements to connect senior attorneys with local pro bono opportunities.

Rival Firms Pick Up Foreclosure Cases From Baum Collapse

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by Andrew Keshner

Free With Registration: New York's largest and most controversial foreclosure law shop may be going out of business, but attorneys from the firm are forming new alliances and their former competitors see opportunity to expand their own practices.

Third Trial Academy Set for March

by James R. Barnes

James R. Barnes, Chair of the Young Lawyers Section, discusses the Trial Academy, a five-day intensive program that provides attendees and faculty with the opportunity to actively share in a unique collaborative learning experience covering courtroom skills from both a criminal and civil perspective.

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