A Seat at the Table: Credibility and the Invisible Work of Women in Transactional Practice by Sarah M. Ford
In transactional practice, credibility is often established before the negotiation even begins. The conference room fills. Introductions are exchanged. Business cards slide across the table. In those first moments, the participants in a deal quietly assess one another—who represents whom,…
Read Full ArticleWhy Fault Divorce Is Unpopular in Idaho by Jennifer E. Neyenhouse
Fault divorce is unpopular because it is a contest with no direct prize pot. Courts may consider the effect of facts related to marital misconduct when determining property division, alimony, or child custody, but fault grounds for divorce do not…
Read Full ArticleWhen My Signature Altered Outcomes: Building Credibility as a Female Attorney in Rural Practice by Jessica Perez
The day I passed the bar, I became a lawyer. The day I successfully tried my first case, I became one in the eyes of the judge. In between those two distinct moments, I learned that credibility in a courtroom…
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