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  • The Precedent


    With all this talk of the possibility of Hillary Clinton on the Supreme Court, I'm surprised no one has mentioned the most obvious precedent for it. Not so long ago, a former U.S. senator and a loyal Democrat was confirmed to the Supreme Court. Like Hillary, Read More...
  • Family Friendly Legal Practice: Why Not.


    Phil—to echo Orin’s skepticism about part-time at law firms, I wonder whether flexibility isn’t actually part of the same phenomenon that also accounts for heavier and heavier workloads. While it’s true that firms are becoming more flexible in terms of Read More...
  • Mom, Esq.


    In response to Deborah , Orin , and Doug , I'd like to point out that law firms are finally starting to come around in this area—largely because they realize that if they want female partners, they need to find a reasonable way for female associates of Read More...
  • Women in Law


    Well, Doug, between your support for Obama and that last post lamenting the continuing dilemmas of women lawyers with families, the progressive lawyers over at the American Constitution Society may need to declare you an honorary member. I've always been Read More...
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