Joe Patrice
Joe Patrice joined Above the Law in 2013. Joe received a degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Oregon and a J.D. from the NYU School of Law. From 2001, he worked as a litigator for both Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton and Lankler Siffert & Wohl, representing a variety of individuals, institutions, and foreign sovereigns in criminal and civil matters. Joe left legal practice in 2012 to pursue writing, contributing to numerous publications, including ATL, before joining the full-time staff.
Posts by Joe Patrice
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Courts
Harvard Law School Professor Finds ChatGPT Invents Fake Law Less Than The Supreme Court
ChatGPT can figure out how broken Citizens United was, but then it's not actively on the take. -
Biglaw
Heated Litigation Fight Over 'Double-Spacing' Ends In Judge Telling Everyone To Shut Up
Biglaw attorneys launch fight over spacing and everyone loses. - 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. -
Biglaw
Matching Milbank Is Incredibly Affordable... Don't Believe Anyone Suggesting It's Not.
You'd be shocked how little it would cost to give associates a raise.
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Small Law Firms
You Will Never Forget This Lawyer's Name After This Ad
If only the ad could mention his name another 10 or 12 times... -
Government
Stephen Miller COINCIDENTALLY Lodges Complaint Against Macy's On The One Week A Year When People Google 'Macy's'
Non-lawyer Stephen Miller times another legal action for maximum publicity (and fundraising)! -
Podcasts
Trump Complained About Us In His Mistrial Motion And All We Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt
We discuss Trump's failed motion, DeSantis racking up bills, and Biglaw whiners. -
Events
Come Celebrate Finals, Bonuses, Or (Maybe) Raises With Us
It's that time of year again, so let's have a holiday party! -
Technology
Elon Musk's 'Thermonuclear Lawsuit' Is Here And It's... Positively Tepid.
After promising a bombshell of a lawsuit against Media Matters, Elon Musk delivers a dud. - Sponsored
The Smartfirm Playbook - Thriving In Today’s Legal Landscape
Strategically using software and automation to boost efficiency and streamline operations, allowing for a laser-focus on practicing law. -
Sports
'Cool Legal-Themed Football Jersey! Which One Is Number 32 And... OH MY GOD NO!'
The Juice is still loose in Buffalo. -
Technology
Elon Musk Threatens 'Thermonuclear Lawsuit' Prompting Thermonuclear Terrible Legal Takes
Elon Musk wants to sue Media Matters for... something. -
Biglaw
'Arrested In Dawn Raids' Is Certainly One Way For A Law Firm To End
When law firm mergers end in jail. -
Biglaw
Law Firm Says Family/Medical Leave No Excuse For Not Logging On To Do Some Work Every Day!
Partner tells attorneys on leave that they need to check their email more. This is a poor idea. -
Courts
Why Even Bother Trying To Argue Before The Supreme Court These Days?
A candid take on the Supreme Court.
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Sponsored
How Generative AI Is Disrupting Law Firm Billing Practices
Amid legal landscape shifts, billing practices remain vital. With generative AI enabling faster, more efficient work, some law firms may adjust billing models accordingly.
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InterAction+ Brings Power Of CRM Software To Law Firms Of All Sizes
The only legal CRM with exclusive content from LexisNexis®.
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.
Sponsored
Sponsored
The Smartfirm Playbook - Thriving In Today’s Legal Landscape
Strategically using software and automation to boost efficiency and streamline operations, allowing for a laser-focus on practicing law.
Sponsored
How to Achieve Quicker, More Valuable Case Settlements with Minimal Effort: A Guide for Personal Injury Lawyers
We’re pleased to share the “Top 5 Things Carriers Are Looking for in Demands” — a guide authored by a lawyer with deep experience on…
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Technology
Westlaw AI Launch Forces Confrontation With The Inner Workings Of A Lawyer's Mind
AI is learning to think like a lawyer. -
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Biglaw
The Insufferable Nonsense Biglaw Is Spouting Over Milbank's Raises
Firms that aren't matching Milbank aren't ‘not raising,’ they're functionally cutting salaries. -
Biglaw
Attorney Warns Biglaw's Antisemitism Letter Makes Lawyers Worry About Getting Fired, Gets Fired
Firm parts ways with lawyer calling on Biglaw to embrace more nuance in discussing the conflict in the Middle East. -
Biglaw
Did Nixon Peabody Get A Retainer Out Of Serial Lawyer-Stiffer Donald Trump?
Forget reputational chaos and shattered trust... the firm made sure it wouldn't get ghosted on the bill, right? -
Sports
Michigan Football Copies & Pastes Legal Argument Directly From Fan Message Board
First stolen signals, now this?!? -
Technology
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