Mister Bitter

After analyzing every possible legal niche in the universe, Bitter Lawyer has determined that, hands down, the best law gig in the world is… Entertainment lawyer.  As our interviews with top entertainment attorneys Carlos Goodman and Tara Kole attest, if you have to be a lawyer, practicing in Hollywood is where it’s at.  (If you [...]

Never bring a date to a wedding—unless, of course, you want to break up with her. It’s just too hard to enjoy yourself when you’re surrounded by so much damn love. The vision of a woman dressed in white walking down the aisle, her eyes moist with marital bliss, clenching her loving father’s arm, the [...]

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In an effort to help aspiring legal eagles pass their first real legal test, Bitter Lawyer has compiled this definitive list of summer associate don’ts

I love breasts.  I’ve sent flowers, written sonnets, sat through horrible Broadway musicals and flown to foreign countries just to be in the same room with them.  I like big breasts, small breasts, really small breasts and, every once in a while, really big breasts. In fact, the only type of breasts I don’t like, [...]

What in the Bitter Lawyer is going on in this picture? Put your lawyerly wit to the test and post a comment with a hilarious caption about this pass of the gavel.  And keep it clean.  (Ish.) The editors’ favorite entry will be announced next Saturday, March 27th. Editors’ Pick (March 14-20): Snowman: “Ah yes, [...]

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In your first year as an associate at a law firm, here are six types of people you are sure to meet (some you might even like).