Death of billables?

We have discussed the death of billables on this blog in the past, but in the last six months or so the topic hasn't received much press. At least until this morning... here is an interesting analysis from the WSJ blog on why the idea isn't taking off as fast as was predicted a few months ago.

http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2010/08/30/is-the-billable-hour-going-away-not-according-to-the-supreme-court/?blog_id=14&post_id=33088

A committee that blogs together ...

All of the respondents in our last survey wished their committees had blogs of their own. It is a great communication tool that the Task Force on Professionalism is lucky to have, but what makes it most interesting is involvement from our readers so before you leave, make sure to cast your votes on the survey to the left, then I will know I am not alone.

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

We will soon have some welcome additions to the blog, specifically a new blogger-collaborator Pascal.  Keep checking in with us for more info on Pascal and his first post.

The Staten Island Outing

The mentors and mentees from our Pilot Mentoring Program spent a fun-filled evening networking while watching a Staten Island Yankees Game -- with all you can eat burgers and dogs. Last evening's B-league baseball game was one of the structured events organized by NYCLA to get mentors and mentees together. The aim of this event was for the mentors (all leaders in the NYCLA community) and the mentees (all future leaders in the NYCLA community) to talk about things other than law and the legal profession ... we all need a break sometimes....

Many thanks to Bari Chase and her staff for organizing a great event!

(I am sorry I had to leave before the fireworks. I heard they were fabulous! And I still can't believe that that ferry ride was a freebie!)

Mentoring Program Surveys

Thank you, Mentees, for filling out your surveys. We received a lot of valuable feedback and will analyze the results further to incorporate your suggestions as we go forward with NYCLA's Mentoring Program.

Mentors, you should have received your surveys last week. It is time for you to fill them out and return them to us as soon as possible. We need your insights too!