Staci Zaretsky
Staci Zaretsky became an editor for Above the Law in June 2011. She has written for ATL in various capacities since August 2010. Her writing has also appeared in other publications, such as POLITICO, Judgepedia, Lawyerist, and Ms. JD. Staci graduated from Lehigh University and Western New England University School of Law, where her writing was published in the Western New England Law Review. Before deciding to pursue writing as a full-time career, Staci worked at a small law firm. Staci has been featured on various television and radio shows, like CNBC's Power Lunch, CBC News, NPR, CBS Radio News, and BBC Radio, among other programs. You can connect with Staci on Twitter, Threads, and LinkedIn, and you can reach her by email at tips@abovethelaw.com (for general ATL inquiries or story ideas) or staci@abovethelaw.com (for personal correspondence such as media inquiries or speaking invitations). She looks forward to hearing from you soon!
Posts by Staci Zaretsky
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Courts
Judge Drops Amazing 700-Word Footnote Dedicated To Finding Proper Legal Terminology For Attorney's Fees
This is deliciously nerdy -- and we love it! -
Biglaw
Good Luck Trying To Make D.C. Lawyers Return To The Office 4 Days Each Week
Office attendance may become ‘one of the more important if not most important issue’ for law firms to deal with in the coming years. - Sponsored
Documenting Secured Transactions: A New Guide For Practitioners
A newly updated PLI treatise provides both the legal framework and practical guidance on documenting secured transactions, including important details about 2022 amendments to the UCC. -
Biglaw
Vault, Home To Law Firm Rankings, Is Back And Better Than Ever
The prestige rankings are officially back where they belong.
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Biglaw
Biglaw Firm Dumps Its Problematic Pension To Find Merger Partner
Won’t someone, anyone merge with Stroock now? -
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Courts
California Judge Arrested On Suspicion Of Shooting His Wife To Death
One of his sons was reportedly there during the shooting, and tried to perform CPR on his mother. -
Biglaw
Top 50 Biglaw Firm Offers Optional Deferral To Incoming Associates
And it seems like only some would-be associates will receive a stipend.
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Courts, Government
Senate Democrats Want Samuel Alito To Recuse In Any Cases Concerning SCOTUS Ethics
Maybe he'll write another op-ed in the WSJ about this request. - Sponsored
The Digital Transformation Imperative
Private funds’ in-house and external legal teams are stretched thin by growing legal demands. Firms need digital transformation to thrive. -
Midsize Firms / Regional Firms
'Historic' Midsize Firm Decides To Close Its Doors For Good
Many were shocked by the firm's choice. -
Biglaw
Biglaw Firm Tries To Dump Its Pension Plan To Become More Eligible Merger Partner
Maybe offloading this liability will help the firm find a willing merger partner. -
Biglaw
This Biglaw Partner Is The Proud Father Of A USWNT World Cup Player
Rad lawyer dad GOOOOAAAALs! -
Biglaw
With Layoffs Looming, Associate Lateral Moves Have Practically Flatlined
Biglaw's got some overcapacity problems. -
Biglaw
Biglaw's Bad Ideas: 4-Day Office Mandates And Attendance-Based Bonus Policies
These concepts are incredibly unpopular.
Sponsored
Sponsored
Documenting Secured Transactions: A New Guide For Practitioners
A newly updated PLI treatise provides both the legal framework and practical guidance on documenting secured transactions, including important details about 2022 amendments to the UCC.
Sponsored
Survey Results: A Perspective On The Private Markets
Ontra surveyed over 400 private markets professionals about what to expect this year and their legal process pain points.
Sponsored
The Digital Transformation Imperative
Private funds’ in-house and external legal teams are stretched thin by growing legal demands. Firms need digital transformation to thrive.
Sponsored
Sponsored
Clio Users: New Ways To Add Value To Your Practice!
Want to quickly and easily identify the products that work well with Clio? Read on.
Sponsored
LawPay Pro Offers Upgraded Time And Billing Essentials
AffiniPay’s latest product for the legal community, introduced earlier this year, presents a simple web-based solution for attorneys seeking seamless firm cash flow.
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Biglaw
Biglaw Firms Ranked On How Much Their Work Contributes To Climate Change (2023)
The majority of Biglaw firms did quite poorly in this new ranking. -
Biglaw
The Am Law A-List: Ranking The Most Elite Law Firms In America (2023)
Your firm may be elite, but is it among the best of the best? Find out here. -
Biglaw
Magic Circle Firm Wants To See More Socioeconomic Diversity Within Its Workforce
This Biglaw firm wants to hire more people from working class backgrounds. -
Biglaw
Am Law 100 Firm Announces Layoffs, Will Defer Some Incoming Associates
Some incoming associates will start on time, while others won't be. -
Law Schools
The Most Diverse Law Schools In America (2022)
Which law schools do you think came out on top of this list? -
Biglaw
Biglaw Firm Announces Layoffs And Job Cuts Among Lawyers, Staff
These layoffs are meant to ‘streamline’ the firm’s operations. -
Law Schools
Top Law School Welcomes The Use Of ChatGPT In Its Admissions Process
ChatGPT goes to law school -- and even the dean approves.