Fight Or Flight... The Biglaw Conundrum

A great divide emerges in Biglaw as firms wrestle with political pressures and ethical dilemmas. Skadden's hefty pro bono commitment prompts discussions about law firms' allegiances, particularly toward the Trump administration. Meanwhile, the shift away from on-campus recruiting raises concerns over accessibility for first-generation law students. Amidst humorous anecdotes about Detroit’s culinary scene, the podcast dives deep into the legal landscape's shifting priorities and the internal conflicts shaping the future of law practice.