Earlier this summer, at our June 20 Summer Quarterly, I had the honor of moderating a panel featuring an historic lineup of women leaders. On one small stage, there were so many “firsts” – attorneys and judges who had defied tradition to reach their current positions.  

Earlier this summer, at our June 20 Summer Quarterly, I had the honor of moderating a panel featuring an historic lineup of women leaders. On one small stage, there were so many “firsts” – attorneys and judges who had defied tradition to reach their current positions.  

Recognizing that Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has fundamentally transformed the practice of law by revolutionizing various aspects of legal work, the Pennsylvania Bar Association Committee on Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility and the Philadelphia Bar Association Professional Guidance Committee released Joint Formal Opinion 2024-200 (“Ethical Issues Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence”). The Opinion is intended to give Pennsylvania lawyers guidance on how to ethically use AI, particularly in light of cases in which lawyers have submitted briefs that cited false or otherwise unreliable information. 

Balancing a legal career with side hustles is a growing trend among lawyers seeking additional income, creative outlets, or a way to diversify their skill set. Many find that side hustles provide a valuable break from the demanding nature of legal work, contributing to better work-life balance and overall job satisfaction. You’ll learn that your colleagues are musicians, dancers, a jiu jitsu practitioner, world class magician, and much more.