The Lighter Side

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Lawyers in Media

Raleigh Divorce Lawyer Kathleen Murphy Is Regular Guest on Nancy Grace

by Bob Friedman

January 7, 2025

A Microsoft executive and father of four was gunned down in 2022. It was a murder-for-hire hit orchestrated by his ex-wife...

The Bookcase

Dean Rich Leonard’s ‘From Welcome to Windhoek: A Judge’s Journey’

by Bob Friedman

July 22, 2024

“A running theme of my journey is that life unfolds in unexpected ways,” writes Rich Leonard in his new autobiography,...

Well-Being

Why Spring Cleaning Should Extend to a Lawyer’s Wellbeing

by Kiralyn Locke and Steven Sitek

May 7, 2024

Ah, spring – the season of renewal, rejuvenation, and the sudden realization that your home is in desperate need of...

Readers Respond

Lawyers on Well-Being

by Attorney at Law Magazine

May 2, 2024

Home Category Child Category In honor of Lawyer Well-Being Week, we are asking our readers to share their go-to practices...

Outside the Courtroom

Kids Don’t Grow Up in a Bubble

by Ned Mangum

March 11, 2024

As I prepared for my recent retirement as chief district court judge, I spent time reflecting on what I’ve seen...

Talk of the Town

Norton Rose Fulbright Grows in St. Louis

Attorney at Law Magazine February 29, 2024

ST LOUIS, MO—Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that Adam Braun has joined its St. Louis office as

Day Pitney Continues Growth Trajectory of Corporate Department with Addition of Wernick & Co. in South Florida

Attorney at Law Magazine February 29, 2024

MIAMI, FL—Day Pitney LLP announced another step in its commitment to strategic growth in South Florida by adding Steven J.

Buchalter Welcomes Shareholder in Portland Office

Attorney at Law Magazine February 28, 2024

PORTLAND, OR—Buchalter is pleased to announce the addition of Jeffrey Frasier as a Litigation Shareholder in its Portland office. With

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Out on the Town

Lawyers Out on the Town in North Carolina

Attorney at Law Magazine October 25, 2023

Check out the latest event galleries from North Carolina, featuring the latest association and law firm events. Would you like

Lawyers Out on the Town in Minnesota

Attorney at Law Magazine October 25, 2023

Check out the latest event galleries from Minnesota, featuring the latest association and law firm events. Use the Table of

Lawyers Out on the Town in Dallas

Attorney at Law Magazine October 25, 2023

Check out the latest event galleries from Dallas, featuring the latest association and law firm events. Use the Table of

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Readers Respond

Lawyers on Well-Being

Attorney at Law Magazine May 2, 2024

Home Category Child Category In honor of Lawyer Well-Being Week, we are asking our readers to share their go-to practices

What Inspired Me to Become a Lawyer

Attorney at Law Magazine August 16, 2022

In the latest Readers Respond, we asked attorneys and legal professionals to share what inspired them to pursue a career

The Female Legal Icon I Most Admire…

Attorney at Law Magazine March 25, 2022

In the latest Readers Respond, we asked attorneys and legal professionals to share about the female legal icons they most

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Outside the Courtroom

Kids Don’t Grow Up in a Bubble

Ned Mangum March 11, 2024

As I prepared for my recent retirement as chief district court judge, I spent time reflecting on what I’ve seen

In the Studio with Wade Smith

Bob Friedman September 14, 2022

I contacted Raleigh criminal law attorney Wade Smith when I heard he was retiring this year after a magnificent 60-year

All Before Dinner Brings Working Moms Together

Attorney at Law Magazine November 16, 2021

South Florida attorneys Mara Geronemus and Lisa Jerles founded All Before Dinner, a networking group for working moms, in 2019.

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The Greater Good

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The Bookcase

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The Lighter Side

Raleigh Divorce Lawyer Kathleen Murphy Is Regular Guest on Nancy Grace

Dean Rich Leonard’s ‘From Welcome to Windhoek: A Judge’s Journey’

Why Spring Cleaning Should Extend to a Lawyer’s Wellbeing

Lawyers on Well-Being

Kids Don’t Grow Up in a Bubble

Talk of the Town

Norton Rose Fulbright Grows in St. Louis

Day Pitney Continues Growth Trajectory of Corporate Department with Addition of Wernick & Co. in South Florida

Buchalter Welcomes Shareholder in Portland Office

Out on the Town

Lawyers Out on the Town in North Carolina

Lawyers Out on the Town in Minnesota

Lawyers Out on the Town in Dallas

Readers Respond

Lawyers on Well-Being

What Inspired Me to Become a Lawyer

The Female Legal Icon I Most Admire…

Outside the Courtroom

Kids Don’t Grow Up in a Bubble

In the Studio with Wade Smith

All Before Dinner Brings Working Moms Together

The Greater Good

A Partnership Between the Guardian ad Litem Office and the Courts — Serving and Celebrating Children

JALA’s Jacalyn Crecelius Restores Hope to Veterans Lost in the Civil Legal System

Friends of Wake GAL: Bridging the Gap

The Bookcase

Dean Rich Leonard’s ‘From Welcome to Windhoek: A Judge’s Journey’

Steven I. Platt: ‘Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates’

A Happy and Successful Lawyer Is Not an Oxymoron: Judge Shares His Advice in New Book