Pandemic teleworking has made work more accessible for lawyers with disabilities
ABA JOURNAL — Since March 2020, most law firms and legal organizations have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by allowing their employees to work remotely and transition to more flexible hours. For some lawyers with disabilities, teleworking has brought significant benefits, including increased access to their clients and colleagues and to more job opportunities. Britney Wilson, an…
Read More about Pandemic teleworking has made work more accessible for lawyers with disabilitiesLawyers adjust communication with clients during the pandemic
REUTERS — An attorney-client relationship, like all relationships, requires communication. It is not controversial to write that lawyers are not the best communicators. Many of us may be persuasive writers, or even convincing arguers, but on a personal level we tend to be stoic, distant, cold, unemotional, and sometimes just unlikeable. These traits seem to transfer…
Read More about Lawyers adjust communication with clients during the pandemicFlorida State University Law professor Michael Morley elected to American Law institute
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS — Florida State University College of Law Associate Professor Michael Morley has been selected for membership in the American Law Institute (ALI). Election into ALI is an extremely prestigious honor, bestowed on the nation’s most prominent judges, lawyers, and law professors. The institute is the leading independent organization in the United States producing…
Read More about Florida State University Law professor Michael Morley elected to American Law instituteFordham Law symposium discusses diversity and inclusion in IP law
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — On October 8, the Fordham Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal (IPLJ) hosted its 29th annual symposium titled “IP Interrupted: Diverse Voices in Intellectual Property.” Speakers presented on a host of subjects that dealt with the unique ways in which intellectual property impacts marginalized groups. “For me, being an African American woman,…
Read More about Fordham Law symposium discusses diversity and inclusion in IP lawUniversity of the Pacific McGeorge joins program to diversify the legal profession
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC — The University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law is building on its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging by joining the California Leadership-Access-Workforce (Cal LAW) Pathways program as one of the program’s institutional partners. The program aims to establish a pipeline of diverse students from high schools, community colleges, four-year institutions,…
Read More about University of the Pacific McGeorge joins program to diversify the legal professionUniversity of Virginia Law professors John Duffy and Ruth Mason elected to American Law Institute
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Professors John Duffy and Ruth Mason of the University of Virginia School of Law have become members of the American Law Institute. The ALI announced their election Friday. There are now 28 members of the UVA Law faculty currently affiliated with ALI. The institute produces scholarly work meant to update or…
Read More about University of Virginia Law professors John Duffy and Ruth Mason elected to American Law InstituteWillamette Law attorney mentor program celebrates 30th anniversary
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY — Every September, Phylis Myles spends about three weeks mulling over piles of paperwork. As the assistant dean for career planning and development, she analyzes hobbies, legal areas of interest, sports affinities and other background information — all to match most of the Willamette Law first-year students with the attorney mentor who fits them…
Read More about Willamette Law attorney mentor program celebrates 30th anniversaryAdvice for third-year students interviewing with law firms
JDSUPRA — Try to enjoy the process. Interviewing can be stressful, but it is important to remember that getting an interview with a law firm is a compliment to you and your achievements. Use your interviews as opportunities to learn from and engage with attorneys who are doing the type of work that you hope to do,…
Read More about Advice for third-year students interviewing with law firmsTampa law firms adjust recruitment strategies amid pandemic
BUSINESS OBSERVER — The pandemic has created seismic changes in lots of industries — from yacht clubs to fast-food and homebuilding to business travel. The law sector, especially how firms in the region hire and retain top talent, has likewise been on a turbulent pandemic ride. “Lawsuits are still progressing,” says Shannon Puopolo, chair of the hiring committee and shareholder…
Read More about Tampa law firms adjust recruitment strategies amid pandemicTwo Ohio law firms recruit University of Dayton Law students before they enroll
REUTERS — Could hiring lawyers before they even enroll in law school be part of the next wave of law firm diversity efforts? Two Ohio firms are giving it a try, partnering with the University of Dayton School of Law to recruit J.D. students with a promise of tuition and living expenses, mentoring, and a full-time job…
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