Artificial Intelligence | News

'Not Going Away': A Star Greenberg Traurig Litigator Lost Her Voice. AI Brought It Back

By Stephanie Wilkins

Lori Cohen achieved an impressive 58 defense verdicts before suddenly and inexplicably losing her voice. Now, with the help of her long-time trial technologist and friend Gerard Buitrago, she's harnessing the power of AI to get back in the courtroom. Read More

Diversity

The Law Firm Disrupted: A Fresh Take on Big Law's Diversity Problem

By Dan Packel

A new book by sociologist and former Wilmer associate Kevin Woodson sheds light on two recent cases in the news by highlighting the "racial discomfort" that Black employees experience in predominantly white workplaces. Read More

Law Firm Partners

In Partner Pay, Law Firms Are Under Pressure to Strike Right Balance

By Christine Simmons

In the race to increase profits and attract the best talent, law firms are now caught in a conundrum in adjusting partner compensation. Read More

Attorney Work Life Balance | Commentary

Is a Boutique the Right Fit? A Legal Recruiter Weighs In

By Karen S. Vladeck

"Boutique firms are not the right fit for everyone, but they have many features that can significantly benefit attorneys," says legal recruiter Karen Vladeck. Read More

Law Firm Management

As Clients Seek Out 'Dream Team' From Multiple Law Firms, Shook Offers Strategy Counseling

By Andrew Maloney

"We're seeing more and more clients form virtual law firms to select the best from each firm, a dream team, so to speak," Shook Hardy's Jennifer Stevenson said. Read More

Employment Law

Jeh Johnson Urges Jury to Reject 'Conspiracy Theory' in Davis Polk Retaliation Case

By Jane Wester

Plaintiff Kaloma Cardwell's attorney, David Jeffries, argued that his client was fired in a retaliatory fashion by partners aiming to shield the firm's reputation. Read More