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So many rights we now take for granted came about because of a plaintiff lawyer who decided to stand up.

Bigger than Texas: How Vinson & Elkins' Antitrust Group Skyrocketed into a National Powerhouse

By Matthew Heller | News & Features, Vinson & Elkins news

With key lateral hires and "group pitch" over star culture, the firm is at the forefront of some the hottest antitrust cases in the nation.

CIA Psychologist Waterboarded, Comforted, Received Poem from Accused 9/11 Mastermind

Dr. Bruce Jessen testified that waterboarding the accused 9/11 plot mastermind took “a great toll” both on himself and the detainee.

The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Litigators

From Dubai to Dallas and London to Los Angeles, these lawyers are at the forefront resolving global disputes.

The 2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation

By Katrina Dewey | News & Features, Guides

These lawyers have eyes turned toward the future and an undiminished belief in the opportunity to make an impact.

AI’s Impact on Data Privacy and the Legal Profession, with IBM’s Moya Novella

By Alison Preece | Lawyer Limelights, News & Features

Novella’s work for IBM includes advising on advocacy, ethics and policy for global privacy and AI legislations and regulations.

The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers

By Katrina Dewey | News & Features, Guides

These lawyers help companies, their financiers, suppliers and everyone impacted when companies go bust, need to transition or work through difficulties.

Black Brilliance: How Latham & Watkins Built an Extraordinary Network of Top Black Lawyers

By Katrina Dewey | News & Features

The firm's Black Lawyers Group is attracting talent – and clients – to the powerhouse firm.

Lawdragon Studio: Talent Retention for Boutique Law Firms, with Lisa Tsai

By Alison Preece | Lawyer Limelights, News & Features, Reid Collins

The managing & hiring partner at national trial boutique, Reid Collins & Tsai, discusses how to keep top talent.

The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers

In the U.S., we pride ourselves on competition. We also expect the game to be fair. When it's not, these are the lawyers who step in and level the field.

Federal Agent Says 9/11 Suspect Was ‘The Boss’ of His Guantanamo Interrogations

Guantanamo Naval Base, Cuba – Walid bin Attash, a defendant in the Sept. 11 case, arrived at h…

Former CIA Psychiatrist Testifies to Lasting Brain Trauma from Black Site Interrogations

Guantanamo Naval Base, Cuba – A forensic psychiatrist testified this week that a 9/11 defendan…

The 2024 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers

Many of these honorees were inspired to represent immigrants because of their own history coming to America and navigating its corridors of entry.

The X-Factor at Trial: The Power of Authenticity (and “The Boss”)

By Justin Shur | Lawyer Limelights, MoloLamken Features, News & Features

In a story told by MoloLamken’s Justin Shur, a client pitch took an unexpected but entertaining turn when discussing the importance of authenticity at trial.

Judge on 9/11 Case Visits CIA Black Site on Guantanamo Bay

The historic visit by a judge will factor into his decision to admit statements the 9/11 defendants made on Guantanamo Bay to the FBI.

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