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• Microsoft's Brad Smith Discusses Pipeline Committee's Diversity Initiative
• White-Collar Litigation Team Moves From Winston & Strawn to Pillsbury
• Cost-Effective Web Tools for Business Intelligence
• Don't Take On More Than You Can Handle, and Other Tips for Summer Associates
• Simmons & Simmons Finalizes Move to Overhaul Partnership Track
• Business Bankruptcies: Filings Down, but Workload Isn't
• U.S. Attorney in New Jersey Joins Other Offices in Seeking Volunteers
• DLA Piper Explores Changes to Partner Compensation Overseas
• Compliance Officer Loses Wrongful Termination Claim in 8th Circuit Split Ruling
• Newcomer to Argue High-Stakes Foreclosure Case Before Fla. Supreme Court
• Should I Aim for In-House or Another Law Firm?
• Tips on Transitioning From Accounting Firm to Law Firm?

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Microsoft's Brad Smith Discusses Pipeline Committee's Diversity Initiative	Top
Brad Smith, GC of Microsoft Corp., is also chairman of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity's Pipeline Committee, which is seeking ways to get more minority students into law school. In a Q&A, he discusses the many challenges to diversity in the legal profession and the council's plans.
White-Collar Litigation Team Moves From Winston & Strawn to Pillsbury	Top
Four white-collar litigation lawyers have left Winston & Strawn for Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman's Washington, D.C., office, Pillsbury announced Tuesday. William Sullivan Jr. and G. Derek Andreson joined Pillsbury as partners, with Sullivan to serve as co-head of Pillsbury's white-collar practice group.
Cost-Effective Web Tools for Business Intelligence	Top
The vast array of online resources and tools available for business intelligence can leave lawyers overwhelmed and suffering from sticker shock. So, here is a sample of some of the many free and low-cost resources now available, provided by Louis C. Abramovitz, the librarian at Wilkinson Barker Knauer.
Don't Take On More Than You Can Handle, and Other Tips for Summer Associates	Top
Here is some practical advice for summer associates from Steven J. Harper, an adjunct professor at Northwestern University and retired Kirkland & Ellis partner. Among his tips: Be aware of possible confirmation bias and, even though you want to impress, don't take on more work than you can handle.
Simmons & Simmons Finalizes Move to Overhaul Partnership Track	Top
London-based Simmons & Simmons is set to finalize its move to a three-tier partnership this month. Overhauling its traditional route to partnership, the firm will now first promote all of its associates into a fixed-share partnership rank, which is not expected to contribute capital.
Business Bankruptcies: Filings Down, but Workload Isn't	Top
Although business bankruptcies are down in Texas, several commercial bankruptcy lawyers say their workload hasn't decreased -- it's just shifted in its focus. And these lawyers predict that business bankruptcies will rise again, as expiration dates come closer on renegotiated debt agreements.
U.S. Attorney in New Jersey Joins Other Offices in Seeking Volunteers	Top
The U.S. Attorney's Office in New Jersey has posted job openings for unpaid "Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys," following the example of other offices around the country. The full-time special assistants would be asked to give a one-year commitment, and are barred from performing outside, paid legal work.
DLA Piper Explores Changes to Partner Compensation Overseas	Top
As DLA Piper continues its worldwide expansion, the firm is exploring a change to its compensation structure that would make equity partners of all its partners in overseas offices, Legal Week reported this week. DLA Piper's U.S. offices made the switch to an all-equity partnership in 2008.
Compliance Officer Loses Wrongful Termination Claim in 8th Circuit Split Ruling	Top
In a split decision, the 8th Circuit has held that a health care company did not wrongfully terminate a compliance officer for complaining about the company's alleged plan to skirt Medicare regulations. The majority opinion noted that "speculation that [the company] was planning to break the law is contrary to undisputed fact."
Newcomer to Argue High-Stakes Foreclosure Case Before Fla. Supreme Court	Top
Ice Legal senior associate Enrique Nieves III is prepping for his first appearance before the Florida Supreme Court in a case that may decide the fate of thousands of mortgage foreclosures by deciding whether banks can escape fraud claims in foreclosures by simply dropping their cases.
Should I Aim for In-House or Another Law Firm?	Top
After 15 years at a litigation boutique, I need to move on. Do I go in-house or move to another firm? And any networking advice?
Tips on Transitioning From Accounting Firm to Law Firm?	Top
I am a lawyer currently working for a Big 4 accounting firm, and I'd like to transition to a law firm and practice tax law. Is it true this is a difficult move? Any advice on making the transition easier?

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