Are you considering filing a lawsuit against someone? Or, maybe you’ve been named as the defendant in one? If so, you probably have questions. Lots of them. You might wonder… Will I have to go before a judge? How long will the matter take to resolve? What exactly is this going to cost? Truthfully, predicting every aspect of a civil case is impossible, but … [Read more...] about How Long, How Much, and Why: The Ins and Outs of Civil Lawsuits
Discovery 101: What to Know About Discovery in Civil Litigation Matters
“Discovery.” It’s more than your favorite platform to binge the latest docuseries or reality TV shows. It’s also the name given to the period during which each party involved in a civil claim must provide the other with evidence. During discovery, attorneys seek out details that support their client’s case in piles of documents, respond to written requests for … [Read more...] about Discovery 101: What to Know About Discovery in Civil Litigation Matters
Kennedi Harmon: Spring 2024 Social Justice Scholarship Winner
Kennedi’s Winning Essay Losing my father and other family members into the criminal justice system brought my attention to the law. Many of them were on their “third strike” and had public defenders who seemed to be on their tenth case of the day. The odds were against their favor since birth; their environment and education were poor. Observing minority and … [Read more...] about Kennedi Harmon: Spring 2024 Social Justice Scholarship Winner
Getting Executive Compensation: What You Need to Know
Wondering how top business executives negotiate compensation packages that reflect their value and help them achieve their personal and professional goals? We’re here to demystify the world of executive compensation with a clear, digestible definition of executive compensation, followed by effective tips for negotiating the executive compensation package you … [Read more...] about Getting Executive Compensation: What You Need to Know
Omar Serrano: Fall 2023 Social Justice Scholarship Winner
Omar's Winning Essay: “Are you sure? A lot could change within a year.” In 2019, I decided to take a gap year after college and understood the worry in my mother’s voice. Thoughts of my grandmother’s struggles during her immigration to the U.S., my mother dropping out of community college after her first semester due to hardship, and fears of deportation of family … [Read more...] about Omar Serrano: Fall 2023 Social Justice Scholarship Winner