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The 2021 Best Lawyers in Washington, D.C.
Best Lawyers
Featuring the top legal talent in the Washington, D.C. area.
The Virtual Courtroom
Andrew E. Curto and Danielle E. Tricolla
Why some of the industry changes the pandemic has wrought—the advent of remote courthouse appearances chief among them—deserve to outlast the return to normal life.
Is It Live . . . Or Is It Virtual?
Adrian L. Bastianelli III, Paulo Flores, Kevin J. O’Connor, and Robert S. Peckar
Mediation via Zoom is just one of the legal-industry oddities the pandemic has wrought. Here’s a cheat sheet for how to make it work for you—and some thoughts on whether it’s here to stay.
Jury Study Sounds Alarm for Insurance Industry
Christopher W. Martin
Without Congressional action, the years ahead will see a tsunami of suits filed against the insurance industry for COVID-19-related claims. Our intensive surveys shed some disturbing light on potential jurors’ attitudes and perspectives.
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What to Do If You Become a Victim of Police Brutality?
Edson Legal and Grillo Law
Two Toronto firms, one focusing on police brutality and the other on personal injury, give advice on what are the next steps you should take if you find yourself the victim of police brutality or abuse.
How I Adapt to Working From Home
Alexandria Hurst
With the pandemic still ongoing with no end in sight, one lawyer writes about how she stays sane working from home.
The 2021 "Law Firm of the Year" Awards in Canada
Best Lawyers
We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2021 "Law Firm of the Year" awards in Canada.
Announcing the 15th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada
Best Lawyers
The 15th Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada features the nation's top 6 percent of legal talent.
Best Lawyers Since Day One
Best Lawyers
We talked to some of the 566 attorneys who have been recognized by Best Lawyers since the first edition in 1983.
How Does Your Firm Measure Up?
Best Lawyers
BL Intelligence provides your firm with valuable industry data.
How to Find the Best Lawyer for Your Case
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers combines the trust of industry referrals with state-of-the-art technology to help you find the right lawyer.
Expect the Unexpected: COVID-19 and the 2020-21 School Year
Kristiana Butler
Across the country, the decision to open schools back up or not has been on the minds of many. What should parents think about when preparing to send the children back to school or not?
How to Prepare Your Witness
Kyle Sherman
A trial consultant gives advice on how to prepare your witness for depositions and trials.
WATCH: Corporations Question: Is Our Brand Racist?
Best Lawyers
Two thought leaders join the CEO of Best Lawyers to discuss the legal considerations major brands and sports franchises are facing as pressure mounts to eliminate culturally insensitive mascots, names and brand identities.
How To Help A Lawyer Who Is Struggling With Anxiety
Stan Popovich
Character traits like perfectionism and pessimism, along with the long hours and intense cases, may make attorneys more prone to anxiety. Here's how to help the lawyers in your life who are struggling with anxiety.
Marriage, Mortgages, and Millennials
Angelica Rolong Cormier
More and more couples nowadays are cohabitating before marriage. But how does reimbursement claims work if a divorce happens?
Working With Changes
Best Lawyers
Carolyn Pugsley, the Joint Global Head of Practice for Corporate, Australia at Herbert Smith and Freehills, discusses policy changes affecting the M&A market in Australia as well as the impact of the pandemic on the practice.
What Happens if You Violate the Family First Coronavirus Response Act?
Carrie Dyer
What are the penalties for violating the Family First Coronavirus Response Act, and what are your options if your employer doesn't respect your right as an employee under the act?
WATCH: Supreme Court Decisions on Reproductive Rights
Best Lawyers
Two thought leaders join the CEO of Best Lawyers to discuss two Supreme Court rulings impacting reproductive rights and the overall state of those rights.
High Court Merit
Tracy Collins Ortlieb
In progressive legal circles, the name Robbie Kaplan has emerged as an omnipresent force for equal and human rights.
On Writing, Briefly
Wanda McKee Fowler
Legal writing has a (sometimes justifiably) bad reputation. To ensure that your briefs are clear and elegant, keep in mind these five rules used by children’s-book authors—who know a few things about keeping a distracted reader engaged.
WATCH: Supreme Court Rules DACA Stays
Best Lawyers
Three immigration law attorneys join the CEO of Best Lawyers to discuss the Supreme Court's decision to block the Trump administration's effort to stop the DACA program.
The State of Women Inventors
Kate Rockwood and Amanda Hermans
What’s being done to improve the gender patent gap—and how attorneys can help.
Equal to the Task
Joyce D. Edelman
Fighting for gender equity in the law firm can seem like the very definition of a thankless task. But you just might find yourself able to make great strides.
6 Tips on Working With Difficult Business Clients
Stan Popovich
As offices start to open back up at their own pace around the U.S., the stress of face-to-face meetings with difficult clients comes back. Here are ways to manage that stress.
Talent Unbound
Kelly Twiss Noonan
Gender diversity within our firm isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s also good for business, and it’s helping us manage the unprecedented coronavirus crisis.
