Black in Law

Can lawyers with strict work schedules excel at work? I feel stunted because I have a strict 9-5 work schedule. As a night owl, I do my best research and writing at night. Since being a lawyer is bas...

Hunter Biden has been found guilty. What are your thoughts? Does this impact your view of Joe Biden? Does this impact your view of Trump’s guilty verdict? https://abc13.com/post/hunter-biden-gun-tr...

Justice Clarence Thomas has FINALLY admitted to being bought 🙌🏾 It’s bittersweet because the SCOTUS regulates itself, so nothing will happen... If I had things my way, he’d be removed from the ben...

A police chief at Atlanta VA Medical Center allegedly stated in front of her staff that she did not want to hire Black or Hispanic female officers due to their attitude. But get this … the police ...

It’s Finally Friday 🎉 What are your weekend plans?

Smh. I’m not surprised but it still sucks. What are your thoughts? Are you surprised? https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/05/politics/georgia-trump-fani-willis-trial-delay/index.html

It’s Finally Friday 🎉 What are your weekend plans? I’m attending a church event with my mom on Saturday and getting some much-needed rest on Sunday.

Welp! The Verdict is in. Guilty on all counts. Are you surprised? More importantly, what (if any) effect will this verdict have on you personally? I’ll post my opinion in the comments.

Right now, the jury is deep in deliberations for Trump's Hush Money Trial. What do you think the verdict will be? Feel free to comment your thoughts

Does anyone know about that Ted Wells (partner at Paul Weiss) summer diversity event?

I’m working on a Rules Against Bias in the Law project & I need help 1. Did you know about ABA Rule 8.4(g)? “It is professional misconduct for a lawyer to engage in conduct that the lawyer knows or r...

Mid-Week Check-In: How’s everybody doing?

What do you think the real cons are for working in-house? I’ll go first. No one thinks you are an expert anymore.

Shout out to everyone working on a holiday

I’m waiting for conflicts to clear but I’ve accepted an offer to join a new firm. Does anyone have any tips on adjusting as a lateral and what I can do to make the move more seamless? Corporate pract...

What are your thoughts on Marilyn Mosby’s sentence? Do you think that it’s fair, too light, or too harsh?

Happy Friday 🎉 Happy Memorial Day Weekend What are your weekend plans? I’m hoping to hit a cookout or two 😄

In house or leave law to do compliance? 😩

Do you have career satisfaction? What does it feel like? How did you know that you found it?

For those who have never handled a trial as first chair, what books, resources, or advice would you give them?