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fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

Mario Romano honored at Bay Ridge Lawyers dinner for year of service

The Bay Ridge Lawyers Association honored Mario Romano, celebrating collaboration and teamwork during his presidency at the annual dinner.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Twin Daughters Of Texas Biglaw Couple Among Victims Of Camp Mystic Flood - Above the Law

Twin daughters of a Dallas legal couple drowned in flooding at Camp Mystic.
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Lawyers Should Help Other Lawyers Start Their Own Practices - Above the Law

Helping lawyers launch their practices can yield benefits and improve lawyer referrals.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

PREMIUMReview and Comment: With Christina Golkin leading, Brooklyn Bar becomes a home for LGBTQ+ lawyers

Golkin represents a natural evolution in the legal community, emphasizing inclusivity and collaboration, reflecting the diversity of those they serve through her presidency.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Caribbean American Lawyers honor four at recent gala - expect to exceed monetary expectations

"At last year's event, we gave out more than $30,000 in scholarships to law students, as well as some high school and college students," Hinds-Radix said.
Brooklyn
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

ICE arrests at L.A. courthouse met with alarm: 'Absolutely blindsided'

Immigration enforcement agents arrested two women outside a courthouse, raising concerns about the impact on legal proceedings and immigrant safety.
Brooklyn
frombrooklyneagle.com
1 month ago

Columbian Lawyers officially announce new president and officers for 2025-2026

The 54th Installation Dinner highlighted the importance of community, culture, and heritage within the practice of law among the Italian-American community.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Bay Ridge Lawyers' Cyclones jaunt a grand slam for the organization

Bonding is so very important in this organization. Every gathering we have is a way to bring the attorneys together that mainly practice in Bay Ridge.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

'Breakfast with the Justices': Intimate meet and greet with Appellate Term judges spearheaded by Staten Island Women's Bar

It's also the beginning of our membership year, so we also figured it might be a good way to get our membership numbers up a bit, said DiLorenzo.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

'Preeminent' Litigator, Name Partner Of Elite Am Law 100 Trial Firm, Passes Away - Above the Law

Lee was one of the preeminent trial lawyers of his generation. His smile and wit charmed judges and jurors; his keen intellect persuaded them.
Law
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Catholic Lawyers Guild announces new president at yearly awards gala

Hon. Francois Rivera received the Hon. William T. Bellard Award, confessing, "I never thought I would receive an award for doing something that I love."
Law
#trump-administration
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
NYC politics

Trump Reportedly Eyes Emil Bove For Third Circuit, As We're Now Wistful For Era Of Random Unqualified FedSoc Hacks - Above the Law

fromNBC News
2 months ago
NYC politics

Former U.S. attorney who refused to drop charges against NYC mayor quietly returns to spotlight

fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
NYC politics

Trump Reportedly Eyes Emil Bove For Third Circuit, As We're Now Wistful For Era Of Random Unqualified FedSoc Hacks - Above the Law

fromNBC News
2 months ago
NYC politics

Former U.S. attorney who refused to drop charges against NYC mayor quietly returns to spotlight

fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Race to lead D.C. lawyers' association grows heated amid attacks on law firms

"We're no longer afraid of, 'What if I'm not prepared' or if I missed a case I should have known... We're literally afraid of terrible consequences just for doing our jobs."
US news
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Asian American judges have increased, but remain underrepresented in NY courts

AAPI Heritage Month highlights achievements in representation but underscores the ongoing need for greater Asian American visibility in New York's judiciary.
#rule-of-law
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn's legal community stands up for judges and the Rule of Law

Attorneys rallied to reaffirm their commitment to the Rule of Law and defend judicial independence amidst current threats.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Hundreds Of Law School Deans, Professors, Law Firm Partners, And Former Judges Demand That Government Officials Obey The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

The rule of law is imperative for democracy, currently threatened by President Trump's administration's defiance of judicial authority.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Hundreds Of Law School Deans, Professors, Law Firm Partners, And Former Judges Demand That Government Officials Obey The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

The rule of law is imperative for democracy, currently threatened by President Trump's administration's defiance of judicial authority.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 months ago

California judge, who shot and killed his wife, convicted of murder

Former judge Jeffrey Ferguson convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife during an argument.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

A&O Shearman One Of Most Recent Firms To Make The $100M+ Pro Bono Mistake - See Also - Above the Law

Associates are unified in wanting the firm to maintain its principles against external pressures.
#donald-trump
fromemptywheel
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Trump's Targeting of Susman Godfrey Targets a Law Firm that Stood with Perkins Coie - emptywheel

Trump's Executive Order targets Susman Godfrey, reflecting ongoing legal tensions between the former president and prominent law firms.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Some law firms are fighting back against Trump. Paul Weiss isn't one of them.

Trump targets law firms opposing him, raising First Amendment concerns.
Paul Weiss capitulated to Trump's demands, prompting backlash in the legal community.
Privacy professionals
fromemptywheel
3 months ago

Trump's Targeting of Susman Godfrey Targets a Law Firm that Stood with Perkins Coie - emptywheel

Trump's Executive Order targets Susman Godfrey, reflecting ongoing legal tensions between the former president and prominent law firms.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Some law firms are fighting back against Trump. Paul Weiss isn't one of them.

Trump targets law firms opposing him, raising First Amendment concerns.
Paul Weiss capitulated to Trump's demands, prompting backlash in the legal community.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Crafting The Next-Gen Legal Community With Robert Hanna - Above the Law

Robert Hanna emphasizes the role of AI in creating inclusive legal communities and the importance of mentorship in the evolving legal landscape.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Bernie Sanders: law firms that cut deals with Trump administration sell out their soul'

Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes law firms for prioritizing profit over ethics by acquiescing to Trump’s administration.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

As Smaller Firms Back Perkins Coie's Fight With Trump, Largest Ones Shy Away

Major law firms are largely silent in supporting Perkins Coie amid Trump's attacks, despite their wealth and influence.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Minnesota Federal Bankruptcy Judge To Resign Amid Misconduct Allegations - Above the Law

Yet some suggested Kindred was merely a "bad apple," and the judiciary itself cast his departure as an example of its commitment to curbing misconduct.
Law
US news
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Promising, Young Former U.S. Attorney Found Dead In Her Home - Above the Law

Jessica Aber, former U.S. Attorney, passed away at 43, possibly due to a longstanding medical issue, triggering an investigation.
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Thanks To Our Advertisers - Above the Law

We'd like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above the Law. Their support enables us to provide valuable insights and resources for the legal community.
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fromABA Journal
6 months ago

Bar associations could be targeted, Trump DEI order says, spurring response from 2 of them

"The order declared that 'influential institutions of American society' are using 'dangerous, demeaning and immoral race- and sex-based preferences under the guise of so-called 'diversity, equity and inclusion.'"
Law
Miscellaneous
fromBrooklyn Eagle
9 months ago

Former Brooklyn Judge Dawn Jimenez-Salta killed in motorcycle accident on LIE

Justice Dawn Marie Jimenez tragically died in a motorcycle accident, leaving behind a legacy of legal dedication and family commitment.
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