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Attorney at Work’s Gift Guide for Law School Graduates

Attorney at Work

Sadly, our limited-edition classic Attorney at Work coffee mugs are on back order. But don’t worry: The editors have you covered with five great law school graduation gift ideas to celebrate the soon-to-be lawyer. Check out this post from Analog Attorney for some great “go bag” ideas. Framed for Life.

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Top Lawyers: Randy Zelin of Cornell University Law School On The 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field of Law

The Estrin Report

In this interview series called “5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field of Law”, we are talking to top lawyers who share what it takes to excel and stand out in your industry. What is the “backstory” that brought you to this particular career path in Law? Did you want to be an attorney “when you grew up”?

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Sivonnia DeBarros: How to Be a Top Lawyer in Your Field

Attorney at Work

Since passing the bar in 2013, DeBarros has built a six-figure law firm that focuses on sports and entertainment and has been featured in the news and on numerous podcasts. In America, less than 1% of all lawyers in associate attorney roles are women of color and of that 1%, only 0.38% are African American women.

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A Hollywood Awards Show For Lawyers (That Isn’t A Deposition)

Above The Law

Before law school sucks their dreams away under a mountain of student debt, many students picture themselves getting into the entertainment industry. Joe Patrice is a senior editor at Above the Law and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer. Famous clients! Exciting legal problems! Hollywood living!

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Eliminating Bias in Work Allocation Is a Growing Focus for Law Firms

Attorney at Work

When the Center on the Legal Profession at Harvard Law School explored law firm work allocation in 2017 , longtime partners confirmed that traditional work allocation has an implicit bias toward associates who can easily develop relationships with partners. “An

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Biglaw Firm Decides Gen Z Lawyers Need Dedicated Coddler

Above The Law

Everyone always complains about the next generation of attorneys coming up behind them. Introducing a role focused solely on the professional development of junior lawyers ensures consistent and comprehensive training attuned to the evolving needs of the workforce. Which earned an edit, but… were they really wrong?

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Top Lawyers: Stacey A. Giulianti of the Florida Peninsula Insurance Company On The 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field of Law

The Estrin Report

What is the “backstory” that brought you to this particular career path in Law? Did you want to be an attorney “when you grew up”? You are a successful attorney. Successful attorneys continually hammer the areas about which they are passionate and reject anything else. Can you please share a story or example for each?

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