Overture This article is a reprint of the introduction to Chapter 23 of Transactional Skills – Contract Preparation and Negotiating, Carolina Academic Press (2019). It is reprinted here with the permission of Carolina Academic Press. I dedicate the article to Justice Gerald Lebovits, who diligently, tirelessly and relentlessly strives to improve the writing of the members … Continued

We can take judicial notice that the law is a stressful profession. Lawyers work long hours juggling multiple matters, often under short deadlines. Clients present them with bad facts, opponents belittle their arguments, and courts disagree with them. Their carefully drafted deal documents come back from the counterparty marked up with comments. On top of … Continued

These interviews took place several years ago, but the insights still hold up. Since the interviews, Kayla, Carl and Brianna graduated from Albany Law School and are working in the legal field. Law school is starting up again, and the 1Ls are gathered at orientations across the state. They start out eager, but by the … Continued

INTRODUCTION By now, most are well aware that federal anti-discrimination law includes the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),1 as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA),2 which offer substantial protections for those with qualifying disabilities in areas including public accommodation, commercial facilities, telecommunications, and employment.3 “As a result of . . . bipartisan … Continued

I was 40 years old when depression first struck. I was a trial lawyer and managing partner at my firm. From the outside, I was successful: a high-paying career, interesting work, a great family, and lots of friends. From the inside, however, something was terribly wrong. There was a deep sadness that wouldn’t go away. … Continued

Imagine this: you run a boutique law firm with an engaged client base and public visibility. It is hit with an employee discrimination lawsuit, landing your firm’s name in the news and across social media outlets with hundreds of mentions in a matter of weeks. Some of what is published truthfully reports on the situation, … Continued

Thirty years ago, a 28-year-old jogger named Trisha Meili was beaten, raped and left for dead in New York City’s Central Park, and it wasn’t long before five teenagers-African-American and Hispanic, dubbed by the press as the Central Park 5-were arrested, tried and convicted of a crime they didn’t commit. It wasn’t until 2002 when … Continued

“Those whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad.” – Anonymous ancient proverb, wrongly attributed to Euripides. Quoted as a “heathen proverb” in Daniel: A Model for Young Men (١٨٥٤) by William Anderson Scott When we go to law school many of us dream of a career in Big Law. We dream of … Continued