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Being a Partner: Not All Glitz and Glamour

By Deidrie Buchanan

A sense of accountability, ownership, and responsibility, along with a focus on growing the business, is what being a partner is all about.

Lessons from a Bean Counter

By Ed Romero

Attorneys who oversee the litigation budget ensure that the ship of justice does not run aground before a client gets its day in court.

Is Diversity under Siege?

By John Thurmond

Some data suggests that the day-to-day pressures of running a law firm in the recession make it implausible or impossible to maintain diversity initiatives over time.

Are You Partner Material?

By Anna D. Torres

You are partner material if you are willing to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses and are willing to do whatever it takes to make your firm succeed.

The Murky Legal Waters of Workplace Appearance Codes, Part Two

By Rita B. Trivedi

Existing Title VII doctrine does not allow for a nuanced analysis of transgender employees who face discrimination or limitations based on their appearance.

The Murky Legal Waters of Workplace Appearance Codes, Part One

By Rita B. Trivedi

Part one of this article centers on an employer's ability to regulate an employee's appearance in the workplace in light of his or her beliefs.

Increase, Decrease, or Revolutionize: Proposals to Reform Federal Taxation

By Peter Wesley Nye

Influential policymakers and presidential hopefuls from many parts of the political spectrum are proposing tax reform to reduce the deficit.

Influence Your Verdict by Changing Jurors' Perceptions of Expert Witnesses, Part Two

By Joseph M. Hanna

One of the primary methods of impeaching an expert witness is to cast doubt on his or her qualifications.

Deposition and Witness Preparation Tips Learned from The Office

By Kenneth Sharperson

The Office highlights important lessons about what not to do while preparing for or taking a deposition.

Emerging Second Amendment Jurisprudence

By Bobbie K. Ross

The practice area of firearms law has become much more intriguing to lawyers at all levels of experience.

Influence Your Verdict by Changing Jurors' Perceptions of Expert Witnesses, Part One

By Joseph M. Hanna

A critical factor that most significantly influences how jurors analyze a case is their long-standing predispositions.

The Fundamentals of Mediation Practice: A Brief Refresher

By Sarah X. Fang

Achieving a successful result in mediation requires that an attorney consider the distinctions between the traditional legal process and alternative dispute resolution.

Ronald Dworkin's Insightful, but Flawed, Unified Theory of Justice

By Peter Wesley Nye

Justice for Hedgehogs is a presentation of Ronald Dworkin's integrated ethical and moral theory of basic rights, morality, and political issues.

Why Trial Lawyers Should Love Arbitration

By John Arrastia Jr.

Arbitration provides trial lawyers with the best opportunity to experience trying cases to a decision.

An Approach to a Meritless Lawsuit in Louisiana

By Troy Nathan Bell

The author recommends asking the court to award court costs up front before filing any pleadings in the action.

English-Only Policies: Advising Employers and Navigating Multilingual Waters

By Rita B. Trivedi

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has recently made the investigation of language-based discrimination a priority of the agency’s agenda.

A Comparative Look at Discrimination in the Olympic Games

By Ayanna London

An examination of three Olympic host cities reveals how Olympic and government officials either succeeded or neglected to maximize the benefits of the event to include minorities.

The NFL's Diversity Report Card

By Joseph M. Hanna and S. Philip Unwin

The NFL's recent grade from the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport is the highest grade ever received for its hiring practices.

Societal Prejudices Against Muslim Americans: The Need for Legal Advocacy

By Navid Zarrinnal

The American legal system has the power to slowly change societal attitudes and redress the wrongs of discrimination.

Attending an ABA Event as a First-Timer

By Jonathan Adler

Attending a networking event can be daunting if you don't know anyone.

Taking Depositions Through an Interpreter

By Joseph M. Hanna and Daniel B. Moar

An attorney should ensure that the interpreter, witnesses, and opposing counsel understand the interpreter's role in a deposition.

Labor Disputes May Lead to Union Decertification in the NBA and NFL

By Brian Josias

The interplay between antitrust and labor laws may lead to the decertification of the NBA Player's Association and NFL Player's Association.

HIV, AIDS, and Barring Discovery

By Jessie Zaylía

The McNight case represents a case of legislative privacy protection versus the right to discover.

Life as a Young Lawyer in Canada

By Christina Khoury

Being a young lawyer in Canada affords one the opportunity to learn through international legal issues.

Taking Foreign Witness Depositions

By Joseph M. Hanna and Daniel B. Moar

An attorney can take steps to ensure as accurate an interpretation of a non-English speaking witness as possible.

Culturally Sensitive Dressing: A Tool for Success in Any Setting

By Olga M. Pina

Your appearance is an integral part of the tools you bring to any important transaction, whether it is a business negotiation, an appearance in court, or the mediation or resolution of any legal dispute.

Notes on the Practice of Law in Puerto Rico

By Manuel San Juan

Puerto Rico is a part of the United States and operates within the U.S. legal framework, but is more akin to a foreign country in its history, language, and culture.

Book Review: Charles Ogletree Reflects on Race Relations

By Taneka Campbell-Larmond

Ogletree discusses how racial injustice is an embedded problem in the criminal justice system that continues today.

Decisive Moves Still Necessary to Promote Minority Partners

By Joseph M. Hanna and Soo-Young Chang

Minority representation in partnership roles has improved but there are still advances to be made.

The End of Expert Practice as Usual: Proposed Changes to Rule 26

By Calvin Cheng

The Judicial Conference recently approved the proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26 concerning expert witnesses.

Competing as a Minority-Owned Law Firm in the Global Marketplace

By Jorge Mestre and Ana Munoz

The art of thriving as a minority-owned law firm in a world overpopulated by name-brand rivals relates more than ever to the art of war.

Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Ethical Bounds of Zealous Advocacy

By Jennifer B. Bechet

Some lawyers have tried to play the “zealous advocacy” card to escape the consequences of their misbehavior.

 

Social Justice Lawyering: The Rule and the Limits of Law

By Charles Ogletree Jr.

The genius of Dr. Martin Luther King, Thurgood Marshall, and others helped shape and propel the civil rights movement of the 1960s.