Opinion: Rise in lawyer salaries driven by demand, not law schools

July 11, 2016

FORBES – According to data from CEB, the average hourly rate charged by major law firm partners nearly doubled since 2000, while average hourly wages for both blue-collar and white-collar workers have increased less than 20%.

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Advice for young lawyers when attending professional conferences

July 11, 2016

THE LEGAL INTELLIGENCER – These recommendations will not only help you get the most value out of these conferences, but will help you to offer valuable insights to your employer.

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A spotlight on Houston-area law schools for prospective students

July 11, 2016

HOUSTON CHRONICLE – Houston students are fortunate to be able to choose from exceptional facilities, including the University of Houston Law Center, the Houston College of Law and Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

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New UVA Law Dean Risa Goluboff shares her thoughts on leadership, work-life balance

July 11, 2016

BLOOMBERG LAW – Dean Goluboff talks about her deanship, gender parity in the legal world, and the lessons she teaches her students about work/life balance.

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Tulsa Law Dean Lyn Entzeroth explores challenges ahead for law school and legal education

July 11, 2016

TULSA BUSINESS & LEGAL NEWS – Dean Entzeroth is looking forward to building on new programs initiated during the 2015-16 school year as well as future challenges and opportunities.

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John Marshall Law School launches pro bono gender marker and name change project

July 11, 2016

JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL – The John Marshall Law School has launched a gender marker and name change project in its Pro Bono Program & Clinic.

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Temple Law Dean JoAnne Epps selected as executive vice president and provost of university

July 11, 2016

THE PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE – President Neil Theobald promoted Beasley School of Law Dean JoAnne Epps to second-in-command as executive vice president and provost.

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University of Minnesota Law clemency program helps gain release for inmate

July 11, 2016

MINNESOTA DAILY – Law School professor JaneAnne Murray and a group of the school’s students have volunteered to represent inmates preparing applications for reduced sentences.

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University of Kentucky Law hosts high school students for inside look at law school

July 11, 2016

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF LAW – Eighteen diverse high school students came to the University of Kentucky College of Law on June 12-18 for the third annual Summer Law Institute.

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Tennessee Law’s Appellate Litigation Clinic wins habeas corpus case in U.S. Court of Appeals

July 11, 2016

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE – KNOXVILLE – The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has ruled in favor of a client recently represented by students of the University of Tennessee College of Law’s Appellate Litigation Clinic.

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