Frankly, it’d be more honest if we let the proceedings devolve into a circus. A sort of Grand Guignol. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 4:12 PM on February 10, 2021 in Fashion/Style/Etiquette, Management/Mismanagement | Comments (0)
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
Posted by Vivia Chen at 3:31 PM on February 1, 2021 in Management/Mismanagement, Money/Power | Comments (0)
For such brilliant specimen of the legal profession, Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley are screwing up their careers. Continue Reading
Posted by The Careerist at 11:08 PM on January 10, 2021 in Management/Mismanagement, Money/Power, Sex, Lies, and Other Career Sinkers | Comments (0)
What to expect in the new year: More Kornacki, less Gucci—and other vital trends. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 12:35 PM on December 30, 2020 in Diversity, Fashion/Style/Etiquette, Home/Work, Management/Mismanagement, Money/Power, Women | Comments (0)
It started off innocently enough. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 12:41 PM on December 28, 2020 in Diversity, Home/Work, Management/Mismanagement, Money/Power, Women | Comments (1)
Why do we assume blue chip law firms are above conflicts of interests? Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 1:27 PM on December 9, 2020 in Fashion/Style/Etiquette, Management/Mismanagement, Money/Power | Comments (0)
Should we expect more from the richest, mightest firms in the land? Maybe not. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 2:41 PM on September 10, 2020 in Diversity, Management/Mismanagement, Money/Power | Comments (0)
Stop with the guilt by association! Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 12:33 PM on September 2, 2020 in Diversity, Home/Work, Management/Mismanagement, Money/Power | Comments (2)
A recent case against Oracle warns that corporate hype better be backed up with results. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 5:50 PM on August 7, 2020 in Diversity, Management/Mismanagement, Money/Power | Comments (0)
Catalyst's latest survey says people are optimistic that COVID-19 will make the workplace more equal. But read between the lines. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 1:46 PM on July 8, 2020 in Diversity, Home/Work, Management/Mismanagement, Women | Comments (0)
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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]
