Insights: Results

Rise of the Machines

by Michele M. Jochner

New “generative AI” programs have great potential to help attorneys with certain tasks that will make their work more efficient. Yet the use of any new technology must always adhere to strict ethical standards. One notorious recent case shows why.

In-House Counsel

by Nancy Lippincott

Lizzie Fletcher was a star lawyer in Houston before defeating a nine-term incumbent to win a seat in Congress last November. What the much-lauded work she did in her first career teach her about how to succeed in this new one?

Navigating the New Normal

by Jody E. Briandi

The pandemic has upended many law firms’ internal culture and their lawyers’ work habits, in many ways for the better. As we approach 2022, how can we consolidate those positive effects to transform the practice of law (and our personal lives) for the better?

Destiny Fulfilled

by Sara Collin

Was Angela Reddock-Wright destined to become a lawyer? It sure seems that way. Yet her path was circuitous. This accomplished employment attorney, turned mediator, arbitrator and ADR specialist nonpareil discusses her career, the role of attorneys in society, the new world of post-pandemic work and why new Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson represents the future.

A Historic Settlement and the Start of Sweeping Change

by Justin Smulison

Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder made U.S. history in 2022 by securing a landmark wrongful death settlement on behalf of the families of Sandy Hook Elementary shooting victims. That trailblazing result demonstrated the breadth and depth of the firm’s experience and practice areas. The work continues, as the firm prepares for a related, high-profile defamation trial in the fall.

Anna Inventing: The Importance of Diversity in Innovation

by Emily C. Peyser

A patent from 1887 by female inventor Anna Connelly not only revolutionized fire safety, but highlighted the need for diversity in innovation. Our world is facing big problems that need diverse voices at the table to find solutions that work for everyone. Building diverse teams and encouraging diversity in innovation is a beneficial step forward in resolving our collective challenges.

Colorado Broadens Scope of Workers’ Comp, but There’s More to Be Done

by Nick Fogel

When the law goes into effect in July, Colorado will join 32 other states in allowing PTSD claims for first responders without a physical component to the claim.

Roundup, Dangerous Products

by Joseph Fantini

In recent years, there’s been a significant increase in product liability lawsuits filed in California.

Fighting for Justice, Fighting for Change

by Best Lawyers

Dallas trial attorneys Michael Lyons and Christopher Simmons find motivation in the pursuit of justice.

Fighting for Justice. Championing Prevention.

by John Fields

At DeMayo Law Offices, legal advocacy and community outreach reinforce one another

Best Lawyers Legal Publications: Elevating Your Law Firm Through Targeted Print Marketing

by Jamilla Tabbara

Legal publications help law firms leverage print marketing to build credibility, connect with clients and stand out.

Q&A with Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães of Pinheiro Guimarães

by Best Lawyers

An interview with Brazilian 2018 "Law Firm of the Year" Pinheiro Guimarães.

For Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis, Larsen & Lucey, the Focus Is on Quality over Quantity

by Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis, Larsen & Lucey

Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis, Larsen & Lucey on the firm's formula for success.

Remote, But Not Removed

by Bryan Driscoll

NY Prioritizes Mental Health Protections for All Employees

New York's New Sexual Harassment Law: What Employers Need to Know

by Ann E. Evanko

New York's Stop Sexual Harassment Act goes into effect in October 2019.

Law Firm Marketing: 5 Strategic Steps to Attract More Clients

by Jamilla Tabbara

A practical framework for marketing a law firm with purpose.