The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? Except for a brief moment when my mother bought me Grey’s Anatomy and the pictures made me want to throw up, I have always wanted to be a trial lawyer.

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Above The Law

APRIL 7, 2025

News & World Report law school rankings have finally arrived complete with their fair share of drama and absurdity. — of the top law schools in the nation, as ranked by U.S. — of the top law schools in the nation, as ranked by U.S. 2025 Best Law Schools [U.S. The post U.S.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 9, 2022

But don’t worry: The editors have you covered with five great law school graduation gift ideas to celebrate the soon-to-be lawyer. Although, if you are willing to open your wallet a bit wider for an expensive law school graduation gift, consider investing in one of these vintage fountain pens.

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JURIST

MARCH 9, 2023

Law Students for Climate Accountability (LSCA), a non-profit coalition of law students advocating for climate justice, Thursday released a report criticizing top US law schools with a disproportionate amount of graduates entering corporate fossil fuel legal positions.

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Above The Law

APRIL 9, 2025

News & World Report law school rankings are here, and the legal world is definitely interested in all the ups and downs that we’re seeing when it comes to changes in rank. First and foremost, lawyers and law students are in an absolute tizzy over the state of the T14. Lawyer/Judge Assessment: 12.5%

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JUNE 17, 2022

Lawyers are expected to always know the answers, handle the pressure and not make mistakes. If we know this, why then do lawyers often have a hard time asking for help? And the reasons are exacerbated by our profession’s expectations of how we present ourselves as lawyers. The post Lawyers: Why Is It So Hard to Ask for Help?

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

How Do Lawyers Use TikTok? Recently, lawyers have increasingly started to use TikTok to educate their audience and promote their services by: Creating compelling videos and capturing attention through fast-paced content. Her popular Family Law Pop Quiz series has over 20,000 views. Anthony Barbuto @thelawyer.

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JUNE 28, 2022

When lawyers start talking about stress and depression, they are usually talking about the effect their law practice has on their sense of well-being, self-value and self-esteem. of lawyers surveyed felt they were depressed — that is four times the depression rate of the general population. Pervasive negative emotions.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

Following these six principles will help you be a more persuasive lawyer. The Art of Being a More Persuasive Lawyer. Unfortunately, this art is not on the curriculum of many law schools. As lawyers, we are not in the business of making people take responsibility for their lives — we are trying to persuade them.

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JULY 13, 2021

One of the most pernicious myths for young lawyers is that someone will teach you everything you need to know about practicing law, and as long as you keep your head down and “do what you’re supposed to,” success will come. That someone could be your law school, your law firm, or a supervising or mentoring attorney.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Who was the first African American female lawyer in the United States? Hint: She applied to law school using her initials to hide the fact that she was a woman. The post Leading The Way For Black Women Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law. She was also the first woman admitted to the District of Columbia Bar.

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Above The Law

APRIL 21, 2025

ABA Journal has coverage: A lawyer who worked for the U.S. Former DOJ Lawyer Faces Disbarment For Entanglement In ‘One Of The Largest Kleptocracy Schemes In History’ [ABA Journal] Chris Williams became a social media manager and assistant editor for Above the Law in June 2021. Maybe he can join a Family Business ?

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JULY 20, 2022

When it comes to personal branding for lawyers, ? For many years, law schools have failed to teach practice management and business development skills ?— tools essential for success as a lawyer. This leap forward means lawyers come out of school better prepared than their predecessors. Especially error.

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Above The Law

MARCH 11, 2025

fold-ins are actually just money grabs — and the lawyer representing them knew it — there should be consequences. If it was, lawyers make mistakes from time to time. Diddy Is Furious With Lawyer Behind Viral Druski & Odell Beckham Jr. Louis School of Law. But if the Druski and Beckham Jr.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Every so often, new lawyers ask me for advice on how they can best succeed in the legal profession. I usually give young lawyers a few strategies, including how they should work at a stable law firm, develop a specialty, and build connections that can help them originate business.

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Above The Law

MARCH 12, 2025

It couldn’t have been that influential given his short stint — he dropped out to pursue comedy — but he was there long enough for any graduates of Boston University to brag about going to the same law school as Seder when they share the clip. Go Terriers! You can find the full clip here.

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Above The Law

APRIL 3, 2025

Whether you are transitioning from a law firm to an in-house role or stepping into your first in-house position, the shift can be overwhelming. Many lawyers quickly realize that law school does not fully prepare them for the realities of in-house practice. Laws change. That could not be further from the truth.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Here’s a guide to building and managing your lawyer referrals network. The Ask: How to Approach the Referral Source Deploying Your Lawyer Referrals Network Rules and Boundaries for Getting and Giving Lawyer Referrals 1. Work out the details, and inform the client How to Give Lawyer Referrals: Three Steps 1.

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Above The Law

JUNE 20, 2024

Law school deans are on the defense for the very existence of U.S. The post Law School Deans ‘Fearful’ For Democracy, Urge Lawyers To Train To Sustain Rule Of Law appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

AUGUST 30, 2021

JURIST EXCLUSIVE – Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban. Here, a female law student in Herat in western Afghanistan offers her latest observations and perspective. No one can guess what is going to happen to the law school.

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Above The Law

APRIL 16, 2025

Diddy recently got a new lawyer to defend him — and he goes by the name Brian Steel. Heres something I didnt expect to write: Young Thugs lawyer Brian Steel has joined Sean Diddy Combs criminal defense team. Prior to joining the staff, he moonlighted as a minor Memelord in the Facebook group Law School Memes for Edgy T14s.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

What does it take to become a successful lawyer? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices, and we’re highlighting their top five tips here. This week, the spotlight is on immigration and divorce lawyer — and social media star — Marina Shepelsky. .

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MARCH 23, 2022

What does it take to become a successful lawyer in your particular niche or practice area? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices. Five Things You Need to Become a Top Lawyer. In this column, we zero in on their top tips. Sivonnia DeBarros.

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MAY 31, 2022

Trust accounting mistakes strike fear in the hearts of well-intentioned lawyers. The simplest protection is sometimes overlooked by delegation-heavy lawyers: Be the only person authorized to sign checks on your trust account. For lawyers who work remotely but have an office with staff, the temptation is extra great.

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JANUARY 24, 2022

Pursuing personal projects or part-time work is not new for lawyers, but the pandemic and “great reassessment” has amplified the discussion. We’re going through a “great reassessment” as lawyers evaluate their job satisfaction, values and ultimate career goals. Why do lawyers pursue a side hustle? Setting Boundaries.

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The Estrin Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

What does it take to become a successful lawyer in your particular niche or practice area? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices. Principal The Saunders Firm Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, 2009 LinkedIn. A new lawyer.

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Above The Law

MARCH 26, 2025

So far we’ve seen Perkins Coie and Williams & Connolly take their stands in court, Rachel Cohen stake her employment at Skadden , and the American Constitution Society call on law school deans to take a public stand for the rule of law. Today, the resistance list grew by a bunch of Bar Associations.

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Above The Law

MARCH 3, 2025

Gibson Dunn’s London office is looking for a “professional support lawyer” to provide “targeted training” and “individual coaching” to junior associates. And whatever you think of a midlevel lawyer’s managerial and mentorship skill, they’re not equipped to teach basic adulting.

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JULY 19, 2022

Confession: As a new lawyer, I didn’t realize that to be successful in private practice, I had to “sell” or “market” my services. In hindsight, I probably should have explored this before law school because I was the kid in elementary who never participated in school fundraising, no matter how lucrative the prize.).

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APRIL 5, 2022

A lawyer sets clients at ease by effectively communicating, which means client email that is prompt, informed, easy to read and proactive. For most lawyers fresh out of law school, it’s going to be a bit before they’re arguing in a courtroom or negotiating in a boardroom on behalf of a client.

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Above The Law

MARCH 13, 2025

In the filing, her lawyers said the over 560-page divorce file has nothing to do with Donna Adelson, or any alleged motivation to conspire to murder her son-in-law, Dan Markel. Prior to joining the staff, he moonlighted as a minor Memelord in the Facebook group Law School Memes for Edgy T14s. Louis School of Law.

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Above The Law

JULY 17, 2024

Most people attend law school to obtain jobs as lawyers. Which schools are the best for this? The post The Best Law Schools In America For Career Prospects (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 22, 2021

It does little good to be a Top Lawyer if nobody knows about it. Whether it happens by accident or design, Top Lawyers are known. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. What is the “backstory” that brought you to this particular career path in Law?

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Above The Law

APRIL 28, 2025

Their platform is transforming how lawyers pivot to fulfilling careers beyond traditional legal roles. Heres what I learned about why lawyers are seeking change, how ex judicata is helping them, and what the future holds for nontraditional legal careers. Were here to show that a JD isnt just a law degree, said Kimberly.

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 3, 2022

What does it take to become a successful lawyer? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices, and we’re highlighting their top five tips here. This week, the spotlight is on immigration and divorce lawyer — and social media star — Marina Shepelsky.

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Above The Law

MARCH 19, 2025

Why Trust Accounting Compliance Matters Many lawyers enter the profession with little to no business or accounting training. After all, they went to law school to study law, not finances. states that lawyers have a fiduciary duty to safeguard client funds and keep them separate from their own.

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Above The Law

MAY 2, 2025

. “They say they don’t teach business in law school,” says Greg Eisenberg of Ready Firms, which helps small firms scale and stay competitive. “I went to business school. They don’t teach business in business school it didn’t make a huge difference.

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