Karen Vladeck

Apr 30, 2024 | feeds.feedblitz.com | Michael P. Maslanka |Karen Vladeck |Cedra Mayfield

“Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan,” lamented President John F. Kennedy. While lawyers embrace the garlands of victory, they eschew the ashes of defeat. Losing is given short shrift in legal education and in mentoring; yet it deserves equal billing on each of our career marquees. There is an art to losing, not just to winning, and it hinges on the ability to reframe. So, here is a short guide for a lost art.

Feb 16, 2024 | feeds.feedblitz.com | Jane Wester |Rachel Pauley |Karen Vladeck

A recent International Bar Association survey reveals a striking reality: 54% of lawyers under 40 think they might leave their jobs within the next five years, and 20% are even pondering a departure from law altogether.

Feb 6, 2024 | feeds.feedblitz.com | Michael P. Maslanka |Keith Letourneau |Karen Vladeck |Adolfo Pesquera

This past summer, the Texas Supreme Court considered the issue of the size of the noneconomic damages in Gregory v. Chohan. The underlying case involved a wrongful death. An 18-wheeler driven by Sarah Gregory jackknifed near Amarillo Texas, crossing lanes of traffic, and resulting in the death of four people. Bhupinder Deol died as a result of the accident. Deol worked as a truck driver and was described as “a husband, son, and father of three.” Several other vehicles were involved in the accident.

Jan 26, 2024 | law.com | Karen Vladeck

I am a firm believer that there is a place in the legal ecosystem for all lawyers who want to participate. That ranges from international law firm, to in-house, to regional boutique (or if you’re me—a legal recruiter!) For those in law firms, figuring out the type of firm that is the best for you means understanding the nuances of different-sized firms.