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Diversity Matters Newsletter Summer 2024 Edition

“Nothing worth having comes easy.” -President Theodore Roosevelt Working towards real diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace should not be easy. In fact, it should be an uncomfortable, arduous journey where...more

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Why Taking A Doughnut, A Danish, and A Bagel Might Or Might Not Invite Gluttony - How Should The List Of Exceptions In Section...

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Yesterday's post concerned the exemption from the qualification requirement of the California Corporate Securities Law for most changes in the rights, preferences, privileges, or restrictions of outstanding securities found...more

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What I Wish I Knew Then: Anthony Crowell

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In "What I Wish I Knew Then: Anthony Crowell" (New York Law Journal, November 16, 2023), the dean and president of New York Law School and counselor to former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg reflects on the importance...more

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So You Want To Be An Appellate Attorney? Unconventional Wisdom From A Practitioner

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You’re early in your legal career. Or maybe you’ve just started law school. And you get the brilliant idea: I want to be an appellate attorney. Good for you. If you can pull it off, you will have one of the most...more

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Latest Insight on Gen-Z Approach to Big Law

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In early 2024, prominent legal intelligence provider Leopard Solutions co-developed and fielded a groundbreaking survey focused on newly practicing Generation Z junior associates. The survey was designed to extract...more

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How to Recognize and Fight Imposter Syndrome as a New Lawyer

Imposter syndrome starts from within and is often made up of ideas and opinions we have made up about ourselves. Imposter syndrome often thrives irrespective of environment or even other people’s opinion. Merriam Webster...more

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Shaping the Future: The Need to Understand How We Can Build a Better Legal Landscape

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A successful legal career has always been a dream of many young graduates. However, these career aspirations have seemed to be dwindling. A 2023 survey by Major Lindsey & Africa has uncovered a noteworthy shift among Gen Z,...more

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Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 229: Listen and Learn -- Professional Responsibility: Supervision of Employees in Legal Practice

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we're talking about the ethical rules governing the supervision of employees of a law firm. This is an issue that might be part...more

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Podcast: Advice to Summer Clerks [More with McGlinchey, Ep. 57]

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Summertime means clerkships in law firms. In this episode, a number of McGlinchey associates who participated in our clerkship program offer sage advice for law students considering or participating in summer associate...more

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Unraveling the Legal Maze: Analyzing the Choices Fresh Law School Graduates Make Between Law Firms and Corporate Companies

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Entering The Job - Field Upon completing their studies and passing the bar exam, fresh law school graduates must ponder their future career paths. There is not one route that a law school student must follow upon...more

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Trends in Law Student Graduate Hiring at the Top U.S. Law Firms

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There's been an explosion in demand for legal services since late 2020 with lateral hiring skyrocketing in virtually every practice area. But how did recent law school graduates from the top schools fare in their efforts...more

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TAR Talk Episode 23: Hosts John Tredennick, Tom Gricks and Dr. Jeremy Pickens with Professor Bill Hamilton on the porch

Episode 23: John Tredennick, Tom Gricks and Dr. Jeremy Pickens talk with University of Florida's Bill Hamilton about TAR. Barriers to adoption, opportunitites and challenges for teaching TAR to law students and practicing...more

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[Webinar] Exploring Hiring Trends for Recent Law School Graduates at Top Law Firms - May 11th, 1:00 pm ET

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In this webinar on May 11 at 1pm ET, we will report on the findings of our latest white paper exploring the hiring patterns of recent law school graduates going into major law firms. Laura Leopard, CEO of Leopard Solutions...more

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Introducing The Portia Project | M.C. Sungaila | Texas Appellate Law Podcast

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This episode features the Texas Appellate Law Podcast’s first three-time guest, M.C. Sungaila. She joins Todd Smith and Jody Sanders to discuss her new podcast, The Portia Project, which chronicles the careers of women judges...more

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Hsu Untied interview with Adam Pascarella, Author of the book "Reversed In Part"

My guest on Hsu Untied is Adam Pascarella, Author of the book Reversed in Part. In Reversed in Part, Adam, a former practicing attorney, shares the stories of 15 law school graduates who have built stellar careers outside of...more

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Unconventional Legal Career Paths

Instead of credential-building, let’s talk about skill-building. The legal industry is shifting from firm power to general counsel power, and law students and lawyers alike need to position themselves ahead of the curve. In...more

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Building a Library of Law Practice Advice | Jonah Perlin | Texas Appellate Law Podcast

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There are many different ways to practice law and many types of law to practice. Law students and young attorneys often don’t know where to turn for advice about their options. Luckily, in addition to his teaching and...more

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Is a Small Litigation Firm Right for You?

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As law firm hiring season shifts into high gear, top students are faced with a plethora of choices. In addition to the traditional on-campus interviews (or their Zoom equivalents) by big-law recruiting departments, a growing...more

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Mentoring Me: Advice to My Young Lawyer Self

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Mentorship is all the rage these days and I have been blessed with some pretty brilliant mentors along the way. There have also been mentors whose actions taught me what not to do, and that’s valuable stuff too. Now, at 37...more

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Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 279: Legal Trends in 2020 and Going Forward (w/George Psiharis of Clio)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to talk to George Psiharis, COO at Clio. Join us as we discuss some intriguing trends from Clio's annual Legal Trends Report. In this episode we discuss: ...more

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COVID-19 Burnout? Bar Groups Can Help

Lawyer well-being is a fuzzy term for a distinct condition that determines a lawyer’s ability to effectively serve clients and thrive in the practice of law. Well-being, like health or happiness, describes a state of being:...more

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Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 262: Researching Law Firms (w/Sadie Jones)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about the best resources to turn to for law firm research, and what information to consider when applying for summer...more

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Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 260: Career Implications of the COVID-19 Crisis (w/Sadie Jones)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with guest Sadie Jones about the implications of the coronavirus on the legal job market. We're looking at several common concerns, such as cancelled jobs,...more

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Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 258: Law Clerks for Diversity (w/guest Danielle Barondess)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to be talking with Danielle Barondess -- one of the creators of Law Clerks for Diversity -- about the clerkship application process and working to increase...more

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UHLC Pre-Law Pipeline Program: Diversifying the Legal Profession, One Student at a Time

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While many undergraduates across the U.S. aspire to have a career in the legal profession, the path to law school requires more than a good transcript and desire. Navigating the law school admission process, preparing for the...more

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