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Law Practice,
Books

Aug. 29, 2015

Despite industry woes, a bright future for lawyers

In "Glass Half Full," professor Benjamin Barton expresses optimism in the face of the many challenges the legal profession is facing today.

In his new book, "Glass Half Full," law professor Benjamin Barton expresses optimism despite the many woes the legal profession is facing today. First, however, he examines why some Big Law firms are struggling. In the excerpt below, he recounts the rise and fall of Dewey & LeBoeuf.

Death from Above

Big Law Stumbles

In 2009, the late Larry Ribstein famously and prescient...

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