February
15
15
Diversity
Coke's Bold Diversity Initiative. Ho Hum.
Ready for another exciting diversity plan? Continue Reading
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February
10
10
Fashion/Style/Etiquette, Management/Mismanagement
Bring in the Clowns: The Impeachment Show
Frankly, it’d be more honest if we let the proceedings devolve into a circus. A sort of Grand Guignol. Continue Reading
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February
1
1
Management/Mismanagement, Money/Power
In The Game of Trump, Jones Day Outplays Kirkland Ellis
Jones Day lawyers are looking mighty fine compared to their esteemed counterparts from Kirkland. No wonder they seem to be landing on their feet, while Kirkland’s are scrambling. Continue Reading
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January
13
13
Alternative Careers/Straying Off Track, Money/Power
Justice Robert's Heart Must Be Breaking
Josh Hawley is the ideal son—bright, clean cut and so eager to learn. He might have been the conservative version of Pete Buttigieg. Continue Reading
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January
10
10
Management/Mismanagement, Money/Power, Sex, Lies, and Other Career Sinkers
Will Big Law Take Cruz or Hawley?
For such brilliant specimen of the legal profession, Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley are screwing up their careers. Continue Reading
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December
30
30
Diversity, Fashion/Style/Etiquette, Home/Work, Management/Mismanagement, Money/Power, Women
Crystal Ball, Oh, Crystal Ball: What I See for 2021
What to expect in the new year: More Kornacki, less Gucci—and other vital trends. Continue Reading
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December
28
28
Diversity, Home/Work, Management/Mismanagement, Money/Power, Women
The Careerist Looks Back at a Weird Year
It started off innocently enough. Continue Reading
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December
27
27
Money/Power, Sex, Lies, and Other Career Sinkers
The Worst Lawyers of the Year Awards
This is the list you don't want to be on. Continue Reading
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December
20
20
Women
Why Women Are All Riled Up About [Dr.] Jill Biden
Yes, The Wall Street Journal op-ed was condescending and obnoxious, but was it worth all the agita? Continue Reading
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December
14
14
Money/Power, Partner chats, Women
The Future of Boies Schiller Is Female
Is this another example of the "glass cliff" in which women are tasked with the impossible job of turning around a failing institution? Continue Reading
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December
9
9
Fashion/Style/Etiquette, Management/Mismanagement, Money/Power
Whatever Happened to Davis Polk's Report on Victoria's Secrets?
Why do we assume blue chip law firms are above conflicts of interests? Continue Reading
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December
8
8
Home/Work, Women
Women Initiatives That Are a Waste of Time
Acritas finds surpr Continue Reading
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November
18
18
Money/Power, Women
Et Tu, Robbie Kaplan?
When your brand is fighting for women's rights, can you work for the "other" side? Continue Reading
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November
13
13
Diversity, Money/Power, Sex, Lies, and Other Career Sinkers
Just a Little Hypocritical?
Voter suppression and pledges of diversity do not mix. Continue Reading
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October
29
29
Money/Power, Sex, Lies, and Other Career Sinkers, Web Briefs
Let's Not Talk About the Elections
Let's gossip instead about Jeff, Ivanka and Jared. And Rudy too. Continue Reading
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October
26
26
Partner chats
What Boies and Olson Are Saying About This Election
My heart wants to believe what Boies has to say, but my head tells me Olson is on the money. Continue Reading
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October
19
19
Advice, Fashion/Style/Etiquette, Home/Work
5 Red Hot Career Tips I Got from Amy Coney Barrett
Just because you disagree with her on most issues doesn’t mean she can’t be your favorite role model. Continue Reading
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October
14
14
Diversity, Home/Work, Women
Amy Coney Barrett Is a Mom—Just What the Supreme Court Needs?
Being mom to seven kids is quite amazing, but is that a superskill for the high court? Continue Reading
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October
9
9
Diversity, Money/Power, Women
Kamala Smiled. Mike Smarmed.
At least I didn't have to drink a whole bottle of wine to get through it. Continue Reading
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October
5
5
Home/Work, Money/Power
Big Law Partners Are Richer Than Ever. But Happier?
Yeah, money can buy you some happiness. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 5:19 PM
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The Careerist takes an inside look at how lawyers shape their careers and manage their lives. The blog aims to dissect developments in the profession, provide useful information and advice, and give lawyers a platform to voice their views. The goal is to provide a fresh, provocative take on the state of lawyering.
About Vivia Chen
Vivia Chen, The Careerist's chief blogger, has been covering the business and culture of law firms for a decade. A former corporate lawyer, Chen is fascinated by those who thrive (as well as those who don't) in the legal profession. Her take: Success in the law (and life) doesn't always travel a linear path. If you have topics you'd like to discuss or information to share, contact her: [email protected]
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