Game of Thrones, or "GoT" for the millions who know and love the cult show, has n it would seem, but what is a leading attorney like Matthew Syrkin, a partner and chair of the Hughes Hubbard Media Group, doing behind the scenes. A unique deal, that's what. In fact, the sort of deal that Syrkin and other leading attorneys are increasingly crafting in the diverse, multimedia … [Read more...]
The Actor-Turned-Attorney Who Achieves a Starring Role in the #Metoo Era
An actor-turned-attorney has developed a starring role in the #Metoo movement in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment revelations. An entertainment lawyer of the year in 2015 she is a former actress, singer and dancer she told 'Variety' that she attributed her success in the area by remaining 'cool and credible'. A partner at Loeb & Loeb, Ivy Kagan … [Read more...]
Albert Finney and One of His Finest (Legal) Roles
The death of British actor Albert Finney brings to mind the busy year the Oscar-winning actor had almost two decades ago when - among other movies - he achieved a nomination for his role in Erin Brockovich He played California lawyer Ed Masry, opposite Julia roberts as Erin Brockovich. Masry was a veteran Los Angeles lawyer who employed Brockovich and reluctantly let her … [Read more...]
Divorce Diva Ayesha Vardag’s Unique Combo of Babies & Divorce
How difficult it is for a woman in law to somehow manage a busy and successful legal life and an equally successful private life? It's a career conundrum that women face and have to deal with in the face of increasing calls for greater achievement and success in the law. A recent Times article on Britain's highest profile divorce lawyer Ayesha Vardag, who we reported earlier … [Read more...]
Women Lawyers Climbing The LawFuel Power List
The LawFuel Power List Shows More Women Climbing the Power Ladder in New Zealand Law Profession LawFuel.com - 30 January 2019 - The LawFuel Power List of the country's most powerful lawyers has Attorney General David Parker at the head of the list, replacing last year's top lister, Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy. David Parker, who is also Economic Development Minister, … [Read more...]