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How I Made Partner: 'Never Take a Seat at the Table for Granted,' Says Brittany Bolen of Sidley Austin

Sun, 2025-11-16 22:59

"A common mistake I see is not taking charge of your own career and assuming that senior leadership is aware of your contributions or career goals. Everyone is incredibly busy, so assume nothing. You are you're best advocate. Similarly, another mistake I see lawyers make is holding back critical ideas and thoughts. Don't just 'phone it in.' I often say to mentees, especially women, never take a seat at the table for granted. Be engaged; meaningfully contribute."

       

With AI's Legal Framework Still in Flux, OpenAI's Lawyers Managing Threats and Seizing Opportunities at Dizzying Pace

Sun, 2025-11-16 20:50

OpenAI's 90-person legal team has navigated rapid company growth, emerging AI risks and an evolving regulatory landscape with agility, earning it Corporate Counsel's 2025 Legal Department of the Year Award.

       

SEC, DOJ Work to 'Ramp-Up' as Staff Return After Record Shutdown

Fri, 2025-11-14 19:30

Staff working on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's regulatory functions “will have some real catching up to do, said attorney Richard Donoghue.

       

ABA Considers Repeal of Diversity Standard

Fri, 2025-11-14 18:32

A proposal to repeal the ABA's Standard 206, which governs diversity and inclusion in law schools, has been sent back to committee for further discussion.

       

Law Firm in Hot Seat as Massive Suit Tests Scope of Law

Fri, 2025-11-14 18:30

The suit raises a $14 billion question over a company and its legal counsel allegedly trashing a competitor's reputation.

       

Ashurst Nears Long-Awaited US Merger Deal

Fri, 2025-11-14 18:05

Seattle-founded Perkins Coie is also in merger talks, according to four sources familiar with the firm.

       

ABA Council Punts Nondiscrimination Standard Proposals Back to Committee

Fri, 2025-11-14 17:40

The ABA Standards Committee recommended revisions to the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity standard that would remove any qualifying criteria, but council decided to send the revised standard back to the committee without any discussion or vote.

       

Insurers Pursue RICO Case Against Lawyers, Litigation Funders and Medical Providers

Fri, 2025-11-14 17:36

"These are just frivolous lawsuits designed to kill the plaintiff personal injury bar," attorney Eric Subin, one of the defendants, claimed.

       

Litigation Trends to Watch: Suits Strike at ChatGPT, Deceptive Subject Lines and Protein Products

Fri, 2025-11-14 17:16

Users claim ChatGPT causes addiction and psychological harm.

       

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