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At Cahill Academy, Associates Shape Their Own Training
For over three years, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP has operated Cahill Academy, a year-round program for lawyer training, education and professional development. Here, Law360 Pulse talks to an executive committee member and a firm associate about how and why the program works.
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Associates Who Master AI Can Fast-Track Their Careers
As artificial intelligence increasingly becomes part of the way the legal industry does business, associates who incorporate lessons in using the technology into their daily work lives stand to differentiate themselves from other young attorneys, legal experts tell Law360 Pulse.
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Senate Confirms DOJ Official Emil Bove To 3rd Circ.
The Senate voted 50-49 on Tuesday night to confirm Emil Bove, one of President Donald Trump's former attorneys and a top official at the U.S. Department of Justice, as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
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Many In-House Attys Say They Negotiate Their Compensation
In-house lawyers increasingly are having conversations about their compensation packages, with more than half of corporate legal department respondents saying in a recent survey that they had negotiated their pay in 2024 or 2025, according to findings released Tuesday by a legal executive search firm.
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Wash. Atty Disbarred In Del. For 'Pattern Of Misconduct'
Delaware's Supreme Court has barred a Washington attorney from practicing law in the First State, saying he "engaged in a pattern of misconduct" and "acted with a selfish or dishonest motive" by not informing a state court that granted him a temporary admission that there were pending disciplinary proceedings against him in another jurisdiction.
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ChatGPT Convos Aren't Privileged, Legal Experts Emphasize
Legal experts are weighing in on comments OpenAI Inc. CEO Sam Altman made during an interview last week about ChatGPT exchanges not having legal privilege, saying information put into the publicly available chatbot are discoverable during litigation.
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State Justices' Financial Disclosures 'Didn't Get Worse' In '24
Several states are making information about their Supreme Court justices' finances and potential financial conflicts somewhat more accessible, according to a new report.
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Some Law Firms Cite Staff, Not Tech, As Hardest To Modernize
Some law firms find that people are the hardest part of their business to modernize, not technology and processes, according to staffing agency Forrest Solutions Legal's 2025 Future of Work Survey Report.
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3rd Circ. Won't Review $3.2M Wawa Breach Fee Award
The Third Circuit on Thursday won't revisit its prior decision upholding $3.2 million in fees to plaintiffs' counsel in a case that secured a $12 million deal for Wawa shoppers affected by a data breach after attorney Ted Frank argued the fees were disproportionate to the class' recovery.
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Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week
Jones Day and DLA Piper lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after the Federal Circuit overturned a more than $125 million judgment against Medtronic's CoreValve unit for infringing a Colibri Heart Valve LLC patent.
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Law360 Pulse Spotlight On Mid-Law Work
Wiley Rein LLP's work on a $3.1 billion satellite provider merger and Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP and Motley Rice LLC securing lead counsel roles in a proposed class action lead this edition of Law360 Pulse's Spotlight On Mid-Law Work, recapping the top matters for Mid-Law firms from July 10 to 25.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry had another busy week with more in-house moves, government attorneys returning to the private sector and office openings. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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Senate Tees Up Vote On Emil Bove To 3rd Circ.
The Senate voted 50-48 on Thursday to tee up the confirmation of Emil Bove to the Third Circuit, which will likely happen next week.
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Office Snapshot: Heyman Enerio Gets Bigger Delaware Digs
Delaware litigation boutique Heyman Enerio Gattuso & Hirzel LLP has moved into a new office across the street from its old Wilmington location, and the upgraded and larger digs are expected to better accommodate the firm's growth and ability to serve clients.
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Richards Layton Names Bankruptcy, Litigation Leaders
Delaware firm Richards Layton & Finger PA has named two partners who have each spent more than 20 years at the firm to serve as leaders of its bankruptcy and corporate restructuring and litigation departments.
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Clients Name Top Firms For Service Amid Shifting Needs
The set of client service-related behaviors corporate clients demand from their law firms has dramatically shifted, creating a shakeup at the top of this year's BTI Client Service A-Team ranking released Thursday.
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Sen. Collins Opposes Bove For 3rd Circ. Over Bias Concerns
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, will oppose the confirmation of Emil Bove to the Third Circuit, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, has also indicated her likely opposition.
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Nonequity Partners Unsure How They Can Make Equity Partner
The ranks of nonequity partners may be growing, but a recent report found many partners stating confusion about how attorneys can advance to the next level and ambiguity about whether the tier should be expanded.
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As AI Use Grows, Attys' Misgivings Remain, Survey Says
While adoption of artificial intelligence tools by legal professionals have surged this year, users remain concerned about overreliance, reputational risk and challenges adapting to the technology, according to a report Wednesday commissioned by insurance company Embroker.
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Del. Boutique Wins 'Heated' Battle To Lead Endeavor Suit
Litigation boutique Abrams & Bayliss LLP has been handed the reins to a potential blockbuster lawsuit alleging that sports and entertainment giant Endeavor Group Holdings was undervalued in a $13 billion take-private deal, with a Delaware vice chancellor on Tuesday settling what she described as a "heated," and at times personal, leadership fight in the case.
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Survey Finds AI May Reshape Billable Hour's Reign In Law
The legal industry's billing practices may soon undergo a seismic shift, as a survey of nearly 300 professionals highlights the growing influence of generative artificial intelligence, with many predicting the end of the billable hour's dominance.
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Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court
Last week at the Delaware Court of Chancery, a major settlement between Meta Platforms Inc. and its investors reached on the proverbial courthouse steps during day two of a trial ended an $8 billion-plus suit accusing the company's directors and officers of breaching privacy regulations and corporate fiduciary duties tied to allegations dating to the Cambridge Analytica scandal more than a decade ago.
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Judges' AI Orders Keep Trickling In As Fake Citations Persist
A handful of federal judges have issued orders or guidelines this year on the use of generative artificial intelligence in court filings as attorneys continue to get in trouble for submitting legal documents with fake case citations, according to a Law360 Pulse analysis.
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Law360 Names 2025's Top Attorneys Under 40
Law360 is pleased to announce the Rising Stars of 2025, our list of more than 150 attorneys under 40 whose legal accomplishments belie their age.
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3rd Circ. Pick 'Respected' By Trump, Mysterious To Senators
The senior White House lawyer nominated to represent Delaware on the Third Circuit is a constitutional scholar and presidential immunity defender touted as "highly respected" by President Donald Trump, although some Delaware lawmakers have questioned her ties to the First State.
Expert Analysis
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Ask A Mentor: How Can 1st-Year Attys Manage Remote Work?
First-year associates can have a hard time building relationships with colleagues, setting boundaries and prioritizing work-life balance in a remote work environment, so they must be sure to lean on their firms' support systems and practice good time management, say Jenny Lee and Christopher Fernandez at Kirkland.
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5 Ways To Lead Lawyer Teams Toward Better Mental Health
Attorney team leaders have a duty to attend to the mental well-being of their subordinates with intention, thought and candor — starting with ensuring their own mental health is in order, says Liam Montgomery at Williams & Connolly.
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How Your Summer Associate Events Can Convey Inclusivity
As law firms begin planning next year's summer associate events, they should carefully examine how choice of venue, activity, theme, attendees and formality can create feelings of exclusion for minority associates, and consider changing the status quo to create multiculturally inclusive events, says Sharon Jones at Jones Diversity.
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Ask A Mentor: How Do I Negotiate Long-Term Flex Work?
Though the pandemic has shown the value of remote work, many firms are still reluctant to embrace flexible working arrangements when offices reopen, so attorneys should use several negotiating tactics to secure a long-term remote or hybrid work setup that also protects their potential for career advancement, says Elaine Spector at Harrity & Harrity.
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What I Wish Law Schools Taught Women About Legal Careers
Instead of spending an entire semester on 19th century hunting rights, I wish law schools would facilitate honest discussions about what it’s like to navigate life as an attorney, woman and mother, and offer lessons on business marketing that transcend golf outings and social mixers, says Daphne Delvaux at Gruenberg Law.
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4 Ways To Break Down Barriers For Women Of Color In Law
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Female lawyers belonging to minority groups continue to be paid less and promoted less than their male counterparts, so law firms and corporate legal departments must stop treating women as a monolithic group and create initiatives that address the unique barriers women of color face, say Daphne Turpin Forbes at Microsoft and Linda Chanow at the Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession.
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Opinion
We Need More Professional Diversity In The Federal Judiciary
With the current overrepresentation of former corporate lawyers on the federal bench, the Biden administration must prioritize professional diversity in judicial nominations and consider lawyers who have represented workers, consumers and patients, says Navan Ward, president of the American Association for Justice.
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Ask A Mentor: How Do I Retire Without Creating Chaos?
Retired attorney Vernon Winters explains how lawyers can thoughtfully transition into retirement while protecting their firms’ interests and allaying clients' fears, with varying approaches that turn on the nature of one's practice, client relationships and law firm management.
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Why I Went From Litigator To Law Firm Diversity Officer
Narges Kakalia at Mintz recounts her journey from litigation partner to director of diversity, equity and inclusion at the firm, explaining how the challenges she faced as a female lawyer of color shaped her transition and why attorneys’ unique skill sets make them well suited for diversity leadership roles.
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For Asian American Lawyers, Good Mentorship Is Crucial
Navigating the legal world as an Asian American lawyer comes with unique challenges — from cultural stereotypes to a perceived lack of leadership skills — but finding good mentors and treating mentorship as a two-way street can help junior lawyers overcome some of the hurdles and excel, say attorneys at Paul Weiss.
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Coping With Secondary Trauma From Pro Bono Work
As the need for pro bono services continues to grow in tandem with the pandemic, attorneys should assess their mental well-being and look for symptoms of secondary traumatic stress, while law firms must carefully manage their public service programs and provide robust mental health services to employees, says William Silverman at Proskauer.
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How Firms Can Benefit From Creating Their Own ALSPs
As more law firms develop their own legal services centers to serve as both a source of flexible personnel and technological innovation, they can further enhance the effectiveness by fostering a consistent and cohesive team and allowing for experimentation with new technologies from an established baseline, say attorneys at Hogan Lovells.
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Modernizing Legal Education Through Hybrid JD Programs
Amid pandemic-era shifts in education, law schools and other stakeholders should consider the wide geographic and demographic reach of Juris Doctor programs with both online and in-person learning options, and educators should think through the various ways hybrid programs can be structured, says Stephen Burnett at All Campus.
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How BigLaw Can Mirror Small Firm Attorney Engagement
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BigLaw has the unique opportunity to hit refresh post-pandemic and enhance attorney satisfaction by adopting practices that smaller firms naturally employ — including work assignment policies that can provide junior attorneys steady professional development, says Michelle Genet Bernstein at Mark Migdal.
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Ditch The Annual Review To Boost Attorney Job Satisfaction
In order to attract and retain the rising millennial generation's star talent, law firms should break free of the annual review system and train lawyers of all seniority levels to solicit and share frequent and informal feedback, says Betsy Miller at Cohen Milstein.