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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.
This Week's Question
Vesselin Mitev, Esq. is the chief associate for litigation firm John Ray & Associates, with offices in Manhattan and Long Island.
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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.
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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Women Are Now Taking Hubby's Last Name
It's so yesterday to keep your maiden name. What's up with the retro stuff?
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Firms Want Lawyers with Emotional Intelligence?Huh?
Personality has never ranked high on the priority list in the legal world. But now, emotional intelligence is the rage.
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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.
Meet the New Borough Bar Presidents
The goals and bios for the new leaders of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Richmond bar associations.
Florida Location May Have Been False, But It Was Not Defamatory, Judge Rules
Supreme Court Justice Cynthia Kern said that a British advertising mogul's comments calling Manhattan firm Sabharwal & Finkel a "two-lawyer firm...based in Florida" that specializes in "restaurant law" did not carry a defamatory connotation.
Negotiations Resume for Striking Legal Services Workers
No new offer was made during the talks, which lasted about three hours, said Ian Davie, a Legal Services NYC senior staff attorney. Negotiations are scheduled to resume on Friday, he said, adding that the strike still remains in effect.
'Put the Mission First,' Judge Headed for Kuwait Urges Veterans
Next month, Nassau County District Court Judge Terence Murphy, the only active military judge presiding over a New York veterans treatment court, will trade his robes for a U.S. Army uniform.
Candidate's Fight to Delay 'Brooklyn DA' Goes to Court
During oral arguments yesterday, the attorney for CBS argued the release of "Brooklyn DA" is shielded by the First Amendment, while the attorney for candidate Abraham George the suit was not aiming to restrain speech but was "trying to stop an illegal [campaign] contribution."
