Legal.io Newsletter - June 24, 2022

Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.

Legal.io Newsletter - June 24, 2022

News 

The US Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to abortion after almost 50 years in a decision that will lead to all but total bans on the procedure in about half of the states. More here.

Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality in 2022 - The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index is a benchmarking tool on corporate policies, practices and benefits pertinent to the LGBTQ+ community. They've put together a list of 842 businesses that met all the criteria to earn a 100% rating for best places to work. More here. 

BigLaw Pay Trends - Recent survey data shows that as women lawyers rise through the ranks to equity partner, the pay gap increases. The latest numbers from 2020 show female equity partners made 78% of what their male counterparts made. More here.

Hiring freezes and layoffs are hitting as the tech sector prepares for a predicted recession. Since May, tech startups have laid off nearly 27,000 workers, according to layoffs.fyi, roughly double the total number of layoffs recorded in all of 2021. More here.

AirSlate Secures $51.5M - The workflow automation solutions company finished its funding round led by G Squared, UiPath. This round follows $90M in debt financing and equity funding last year. More here.  

"Tell Me About a Time You Made a Mistake" - When you're applying to legal jobs, this common interview question can be difficult to navigate. One author explains why interviewers ask this question and how to answer it. More here.

In-house? Join the conversation on Fishbowl (anonymous).

Legal Jobs 👩🏾‍⚖️

We curate the best in-house jobs so you don't have to. See 1000+ open positions on legal.io.jobs or click here to post a job.

Customer Stories

See how leading enterprise in-house teams have scaled smarter with Legal.io's high-caliber flex talent.

More from Legal.io


Senate Passes Children's Online Safety Bills Amidst Growing Criticism

Opponents say the legislation would violate the First Amendment by allowing the federal government to dictate information and censor protected speech, potentially making the regulatory landscape worse for businesses and consumers.

Aug 02, 2024
Read More
Community Discussion: How does everyone here approach managing and mentoring a diverse legal team in a big corporation?
Community Discussion: How does everyone here approach managing and mentoring a diverse legal team in a big corporation?

Generals Counsel discuss how best to approach managing and mentoring a diversified legal team in a large company.

Nov 29, 2023
Read More
AI Adoption Outpaces Governance in Legal Departments

Legal teams are accelerating AI adoption but face growing governance and oversight challenges as risk, competency gaps, and policy frameworks struggle to keep pace with rapid deployment.

Feb 03, 2026
Read More
Law School Applications Surge Amid Politics and Weak Job Market

Law school applications jumped 18% in 2025, driven by weak job prospects for graduates and political battles under Trump’s second term, creating record competition.

Sep 03, 2025
Read More
California Bill Targets Non-lawyer Ownership in Law Firms

California lawmakers advance bill restricting lawyers from fee-sharing with ABS firms owned by non-lawyers, raising questions on ethics and innovation.

Sep 12, 2025
Read More
Ready to hire?

Schedule a free consultation to discuss your hiring needs.

Free 15-min consultation
Legal.io Platform
5 star reviews
Hiring made smarter

Easy-to-use platform for hiring legal talent, managing spend, and optimizing your panel — plus an average savings of 50%.

Need Immediate Help?

Submit a hiring request and let our experts handle the entire process for you.