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• The Downside of Constant Connectivity for Lawyers
• Veteran Prosecutor-Turned-Magistrate Nominated to Replace Slain Arizona Judge
• 5 Lawyers Leave Meyer Darragh to Form New Pittsburgh Firm
• Public Interest Law Careers Shed Second-Class Status
• Regional Law Firms Top Ranking of U.K. Firms With Most Female Partners
• Foley Hoag to Open in Paris With Winston & Strawn Hires
• Settlement Reached in Bias Claim Against Law School
• Daddy Day Care: Taking Care of a Baby and a Solo Practice
• Paul Hastings Continues Private Equity Push With London Partner Hire
• Former Trooper Runs Largest Minority-Owned Law Firm in New England
• Should I Aim for In-House or Another Law Firm?
• Tips on Transitioning From Accounting Firm to Law Firm?

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The Downside of Constant Connectivity for Lawyers	Top
Self-delusion about the consequences of constant connectivity has become a special problem for attorneys who measure their lives in billable hours, says Steven Harper, an adjunct professor at Northwestern University, who discusses the possible toll on productivity and, more importantly, family time.
Veteran Prosecutor-Turned-Magistrate Nominated to Replace Slain Arizona Judge	Top
President Barack Obama has nominated candidates to fill two federal judgeships in Tucson, Ariz., including the seat left vacant when John Roll, chief judge for the District of Arizona, was killed in a mass shooting. U.S. Magistrate Judge Jennifer Zipps of Tucson would fill Roll's judgeship.
5 Lawyers Leave Meyer Darragh to Form New Pittsburgh Firm	Top
Marie Milie Jones and C.J. "Dean" Passodelis have left Pittsburgh-based Meyer Darragh Buckler Bebenek & Eck after a combined dozen years at the helm to form a boutique with three other Meyer Darragh lawyers. One legal recruiter says recent lateral moves in Pittsburgh are indicative of market "volatility."
Public Interest Law Careers Shed Second-Class Status	Top
More freshly minted lawyers are opting for public interest careers, and among the reasons why are improved job support at law schools, more clinics and internship opportunities, more programs to help with educational debt, and the founding of several groups focused on funding public interest careers.
Regional Law Firms Top Ranking of U.K. Firms With Most Female Partners	Top
Legal Week research found that, of the 50 largest U.K. law firms by revenue, a trio of regional firms had the highest percentage of female partners: Berrymans Lace Mawer, followed by Shoosmiths and Irwin Mitchell. Bird & Bird was the top 20 law firm with the largest percentage of female partners.
Foley Hoag to Open in Paris With Winston & Strawn Hires	Top
Foley Hoag is beefing up its international arbitration practice with the planned launch of a Paris office -- Foley's first outside the United States. The new office will be led by Bruno Leurent and Thomas Bevilacqua of Winston & Strawn.
Settlement Reached in Bias Claim Against Law School	Top
Duquesne University has settled two of the three discrimination suits brought in 2010 by members of its School of Law faculty, and the third case appears poised to be dismissed by a federal judge.
Daddy Day Care: Taking Care of a Baby and a Solo Practice	Top
When solo practitioner David Koller scheduled three days to be responsible for his baby daughter, he envisioned multitasking and accomplishing a lot of legal work at home. Honestly, he thought that with his baby in one hand, quietly cooperating, he could talk on his cell phone in the other hand. Nope.
Paul Hastings Continues Private Equity Push With London Partner Hire	Top
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker has hired M&A partner Garrett Hayes from Macfarlanes as part of its emphasis on building out its London corporate practice. Global corporate vice-chair Ronan O'Sullivan said the London office is "actively looking" for more hires in leveraged finance and securities.
Former Trooper Runs Largest Minority-Owned Law Firm in New England	Top
During the recession, Andrew R. Crumbie was able to double the size of his law firm, making it the largest minority-owned law firm in New England. And now Crumbie, a former Connecticut state trooper, would like his firm to become the largest minority-owned firm in the country.
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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