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Inside the Legal Heart of Burning Man: A Reddit AMA with the Festival’s First General Counsel
Inside the Legal Heart of Burning Man: A Reddit AMA with the Festival’s First General Counsel

Discover the untold story of Burning Man’s legal origins as Carole Morrell, the festival’s first General Counsel, shares her experiences navigating lawsuits, radical expression, and the chaos of Burning Man’s early years.

Career
Oct 04, 2024
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Career
Former Twitter General Counsel Joins Match Group

Sean Edgett, former general counsel of Twitter before it was bought by Elon Musk for $44 billion in 2022, has been named the new legal chief and secretary of Match Group

CareerGeneral Counsel
Sep 11, 2024
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Law School Applications Rise in 2024
Law School Applications Rise in 2024

Law school applications are on the rise in 2024, with nearly a 6% increase compared to last year.

CareerEducation
Aug 28, 2024
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Career
Vanguard Announces Tonya T. Robinson as New General Counsel

Vanguard has appointed Tonya T. Robinson as its new General Counsel, effective October 2024. Robinson brings extensive experience from KPMG, HUD, and WilmerHale, and will oversee legal and compliance matters, public policy, and investment stewardship.

CareerGeneral Counsel
Aug 24, 2024
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Career
Estee Lauder and Target Appoint New Legal Leadership

Target Corporation and The Estée Lauder Companies have announced the appointments of Amy Tu and Rashida La Lande in their top legal leadership roles

CareerGeneral Counsel
Aug 19, 2024
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Harvard Highlights Groundbreaking Research Project on Realities of Legal Careers
Harvard Highlights Groundbreaking Research Project on Realities of Legal Careers

Harvard Law Schools' The Practice magazine delves into a book based on the After the JD Project examining American legal careers over 13 years.

CareerDiversity and Inclusion
Jul 26, 2024
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BigLaw Backlash Over Push to Return to Office
BigLaw Backlash Over Push to Return to Office

BigLaw firms are pushing for a return to traditional office settings, reversing earlier promises of flexible work arrangements.

CareerLaw Firms
Jul 25, 2024
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Major Changes to State Bar Exams Continue
Major Changes to State Bar Exams Continue

California, Arizona and Florida move foward with innovative updates to their state bar exams.

Career
Jul 22, 2024
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Disparities in Law Graduates' Earnings and Elite Lawyers' Salary Surge
Disparities in Law Graduates' Earnings and Elite Lawyers' Salary Surge

The Georgetown University CEW report highlights significant earnings disparities among law graduates, while top firms compete for elite legal talent in unprecedented salary increases.

CareerCompensation
Jul 05, 2024
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Agilent Technologies Appoints Bret DiMarco as Chief Legal Officer
Agilent Technologies Appoints Bret DiMarco as Chief Legal Officer

Agilent Technologies announces the appointment of Bret DiMarco as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, bringing extensive legal expertise to its leadership team.

CareerGeneral Counsel
Jul 03, 2024
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ACC Law Department Management Benchmarking Report
ACC Law Department Management Benchmarking Report

Despite the surge, legal counsel costs overall took up a smaller percentage of companies’ expenses, while in-house lawyers’ duties continued to broaden to reflect the business landscape’s current challenges.

CareerHiring
Jul 01, 2024
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How to Keep Associates From Quitting
How to Keep Associates From Quitting

The latest report by the NALP Foundation reveals insights into the dynamics of associate attrition and hiring, providing a roadmap for firms looking to improve retention.

CareerLaw Firms
Jun 17, 2024
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