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National Attorney of the Month

Michael T. Brown

Michael T. Bell: Keep Going, Keep Improving

In the pulsating realm of the legal landscape, where each case is a battleground and justice is the ultimate prize, one name stands out like a beacon of triumph—Michael T. Bell. A highly successful personal injury attorney whose achievements sparkle with multiple awards, whose educational journey reads like a tale

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Stephanie Luce Ola: From the Court to the Courtroom

“The training someone gets in team sports, even in the early high school and college years, is great preparation for a career, especially a career in law,” says Stephanie Luce Ola, co-founding partner of Sorrels Ola, a firm practicing criminal defense, white collar defense, and corporate investigations.

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Norton Rose Fulbright Welcomes New US Chief People and Development Officer

December 2, 2024

Mark Goodman Earns Distinguished Service Award, Swift Currie’s Second Attorney Recognized by State Bar of Georgia in 2024

November 26, 2024

Stephanie Lieb Inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy

November 25, 2024

Greenberg Traurig’s Julia Frost-Davies Speaks at SFNet Annual Conference

November 22, 2024

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Who was the first woman to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court?

WRONG! Ruth Bader Ginsburg argued before the Court but wasn’t the first; she became a Justice later.

WRONG! Sandra Day O’Connor was the first female Justice but did not argue cases as a lawyer before her appointment.

CORRECT! Belva Ann Lockwood was the first woman to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1879 after advocating for a law that allowed women to be admitted to the bar of the Court.

WRONG! Sonia Sotomayor became a Justice in 2009 but was not the first woman to argue a case before the Court.

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Resource Library

Addressing the Law Firm eDiscovery Cost Dilemma

Law firms face increasing challenges in managing the costs associated with eDiscovery. This white paper provides a comprehensive look at the strategies firms can employ to handle these expenses effectively, from absorbing costs to turning them into profit centers. […]

Alcoholism in Custody Cases: Strategies for Addressing Alcohol Misuse in Divorce and Related Concerns

Alcoholism in Custody Cases: Strategies for Addressing Alcohol Misuse in Divorce and Related Concerns […]

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Civil Litigation Guide for Legal Professionals

Download this helpful guide from Trellis to learn how each of these 10 key topics underscore the importance of a robust legal system that upholds justice, protects rights, and promotes accountability in various aspects of our lives  […]