Mapping the Arabic Blogosphere: Politics, Culture, and Dissent – By Bruce Etling, John Kelly, Robert Faris, and John Palfrey – Internet & Democracy Case Study Series, June 2009. Berkman Center Research Publication No. 2009-06 “This study explores the structure and content of the Arabic blogosphere using link analysis, term frequency analysis, and human coding of… Continue Reading
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ABA: Strategies for Success from Multicultural Women Attorneys
Dear Sisters, Dear Daughters: Strategies for Success from Multicultural Women Attorneys – “This is a unique, inspirational collection of letters from 44 experienced women attorneys of color to the next generation outlining various roadmaps for success in the legal profession as a minority woman attorney. The book is organized by practice settings: (a) large and… Continue Reading
Law Firm Layoff Tracker
From Law Shucks, the Layoff Tracker: “Major law firms are turning out to be just as susceptible to general economic conditions as every other industry. Historically, layoffs by top-tier firms were kept quiet and were done on a one-off basis. Were trying to shed a little light on the situation…As of May 9, 2009, over… Continue Reading
WSJ: As Recession Bites, More Attorneys Attend Management Training
Law Firms Embrace Business School 101: “At a growing number of law firms, top attorneys are being trained like business people, using executive education courses designed to strengthen management and business skills. Some firms have been actively teaching lawyers business skills for the past half-decade. But this year’s shrinking client lists — and profits —… Continue Reading
A Current Glance at Women in the Law 2008
A Current Glance at Women in the Law 2008 – Women in the Legal Profession, American Bar Association Market Research Department. New York Times: Wider World of Choices to Fill Souters Vacancy Continue Reading
"Last year was The Am Law 100's worst in 17 years"
Lessons of The Am Law 100 – Last year was The Am Law 100’s worst in 17 years–and the falloff in premium work is only partly to blame. The American Lawyer, By Aric Press and John O’Connor, May 01, 2009. “Nothing grows forever. For the first time since 1991, both average profits per partner and… Continue Reading
New on LLRX.com – Proactive Leadership & The Role of Information: Identifying Strategic Networks of Information
Proactive Leadership & The Role of Information: Identifying Strategic Networks of Information – Networking is supposed to be essential to successful leaders. But what is the importance of networking conceptually? People are only one form of this vital leadership resource. Stuart Basefksy explains how would one go about developing expanded networks of information and sources. Continue Reading
Hildebrandt RHildebrandt Reports Law Firm Mergers Rising at Accelerated Rate in 2009
“According to Hildebrandt … law firm merger activity significantly increased during the first quarter of 2009, with a total of 33 completed law firm mergers and acquisitions involving US law firms. This compares with 22 completed US mergers in the first quarter of 2008, and 23 in the first quarter of 2007. Six additional mergers… Continue Reading
New Online ABA Resource Helps Lawyers Survive Tough Economy
News release: “In this difficult economy, lawyers can get help with their careers, their practices and their well-being with just a mouse click. The American Bar Associations new Economic Recovery Resources Web Portal offers a wide range of assistance for coping with tough times including information on job searching, personal development and career transition, law… Continue Reading
New on LLRX.com: Burney's Legal Tech Review
Burney’s Legal Tech Reviews: Verizon Wireless USB760 Modem and the Cradlepoint CTR500 Mobile Broadband Travel Router – For consistent, resilient mobile internet connectivity, Brett Burney recommends these three small, versatile products that are cost effective and reliable. Continue Reading
Upcoming: Competitive Intelligence Workshop at Computers in Libraries 2009
Post-Conference Workshop on Competitive Intelligence, April 2, 2009 – 1:30 PM 4:30 PM, Sabrina I. Pacifici, Law Librarian, & Founder/Editor/Publisher, LLRX.com and beSpacific.com Librarians, competitive intelligence (CI) experts, and knowledge specialists will all benefit from this seminar focused on key, reliable, low-cost, as well as free, resources, services, tools, techniques and applications, including social… Continue Reading
American Lawyer – The Layoff List
The Layoff List – Employment shifts at The Am Law 200, Global 100, and Other Firms of Note – scroll down the page to see the regularly updated postings about layoffs [coverage is currently 2008-2009] of staff and attorneys. Continue Reading
