How I Made Partner: 'Being Vocal and Open-Minded Goes a Long Way,' Says Josephine Young of Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone
"A lot of people get used to working in silos, and I see a lot of associates are afraid to talk about their ideas or questions with partners and other associates because they don't want to give a bad impression. Discussion and collaboration are fodder for better and more nuanced ideas, so being vocal and open-minded goes a long way."
Associates Are Organizing Protests in Face of Big Law's Silence, Concessions to Trump Administration
“A number of associates at a number of firms are talking about doing recruitment strikes if firms do not commit to not complying with the EEOC's demands, said former Skadden associate Rachel Cohen. “Firms are very reliant on associates being able to do interviews themselves most of the time. That's an element where we have a lot of agency that comes with not a lot of risk to one's career.
Who Got the Work: Perkins Coie to Represent Amazon in Washington State Geolocation Privacy Class Actions
Perkins Coie has been engaged to defend Amazon.com Inc. and its subsidiary, Amazon Advertising LLC, in two landmark privacy class actions filed in Washington federal court that target the e-commerce giant's use of software development kit technology to allegedly collect users' geolocation data without their consent.
BREAKING: Delaware Lawmakers Send Corporate Law Amendments to Governor's Desk
Legislators have heard hours of debate and testimony on the bill, revised from its original form at the recommendation of the Corporation Law Council within the Delaware State Bar Association, and two additional hours preceded the vote on the house floor. As in previous meetings, those in favor said the legislation is key to Delaware not losing corporations to Texas, Nevada or other states.
Call for Nominations: the 2025 Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards
It is that time again! Corporate Counsel is seeking nominations for its Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards, which honors North American general counsel and law firm partners who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law and have shown extraordinary leadership in their careers.