Oklahoma Law professor Jonathan Forman speaks at U.S. Department of Labor hearing
TULSA BUSINESS & LEGAL NEWS – University of Oklahoma law professor Jonathan Forman testified before the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 18.
Read More about Oklahoma Law professor Jonathan Forman speaks at U.S. Department of Labor hearingWilliam & Mary Law clinical director provides advice for law students and lawyers
VIRGINIA LAWYERS WEEKLY – The Clinical Law Prof Blog recently published a post by Patricia Roberts, director of clinical programs at the William & Mary law school. In her post, Roberts recalls a time early in her teaching career when she was tasked with “inspiring” first-year law students during orientation.
Read More about William & Mary Law clinical director provides advice for law students and lawyersArkansas Law professor Howard Brill named Chief Justice of Arkansas
THE WASHINGTON TIMES – A law professor who specializes in judicial ethics and has taught two members of the Arkansas Supreme Court will serve as chief justice through the end of next year, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday.
Read More about Arkansas Law professor Howard Brill named Chief Justice of ArkansasIndiana-Maurer Law professor Jeannine Bell named future editor of the Law and Society review
INDIANA DAILY STUDENT – Maurer School of Law professor Jeannine Bellhas been chosen as an editor of the prestigious Law and Society Review, according to an IU press release. The Law and Society Association has appointed her as an editor from 2017 to 2019.
Read More about Indiana-Maurer Law professor Jeannine Bell named future editor of the Law and Society reviewFormer U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss starts as professor at Georgia Law
WALB (ABC ATHENS) – Former U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss is sharing his experience in law and politics with students at the University of Georgia’s law school.
Read More about Former U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss starts as professor at Georgia LawLegal industry faces changes in culture and client base
BLOOMBERG BNA – “Those selling legal services must become conversant in legal, business, and IT-speak. Selling legal services is a new ball game, one where lawyers no longer control both the supply and buy sides.”
Read More about Legal industry faces changes in culture and client baseCalifornia Federal District Court judge takes a different approach to sentencing
THE NEW YORK TIMES – “It is hardly a uniform shift in judges’ attitudes, but across the country, some judges are refashioning sentences, asking prosecutors to drop cases that judges see as unfair, considering how to reduce the long-term impact of old convictions, and writing essays advocating change.”
Read More about California Federal District Court judge takes a different approach to sentencingEntrepreneurial legal ventures surpasses Big Law in workplace happiness and flexibility
ABA JOURNAL – Entrepreneurial legal ventures known as “New Law” offer novel business models and better work-life balance than BigLaw, according to a new report that lists more than 50 of them.
Read More about Entrepreneurial legal ventures surpasses Big Law in workplace happiness and flexibilityStudy: Revenue may not equal publicity for law firms
PR WEEK – Law firms with the biggest revenue do not necessarily have the highest media profile, according to a study.
Read More about Study: Revenue may not equal publicity for law firmsReport: Law firms at the top for providing best 401(k) plans
CNN MONEY – Lawyers might work long hours, but they have great retirement benefits. Law firms offer the best 401(k) plans, according to a report from BrightScope, which rates company retirement plans.
Read More about Report: Law firms at the top for providing best 401(k) plans