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In his chapter in "Rethinking the Lawyers' Monopoly," Professor Brian Libgober (Northwestern) dissects the significant racial disparities in the civil justice system through a market-based lens. Open access at: www.cambridge.org/core/books/r...

Nora Freeman Engstrom (@law.stanford.edu) and Brianne Holland-Stergar (Univ. of Montana School of Law) have an op-ed in The Sacramento Bee on contingency fee caps. www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...

Stanford Law’s Rhode Center Appoints New Executive Director | Stanford Law School Stanford Law School’s Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession has named Malka Herman as its new executive director. The Rhode Center is a na

@stanfordclp.bsky.social has appointed Malka Herman as its new executive director. With a background in civil and immigration litigation, Herman will continue the center's efforts to enhance access to justice while encouraging innovation within the legal sector. law.stanford.edu/press/stanfo...

We are so delighted she is joining our team!

Stanford Law’s Rhode Center Appoints New Executive Director | Stanford Law School Stanford Law School’s Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession has named Malka Herman as its new executive director. The Rhode Center is a na

UC Berkeley Law alumna Malka Herman ‘20 has been appointed the new executive director for Stanford Law School’s Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession: https://stanford.io/47MjnFK @law.stanford.edu @stanfordclp.bsky.social #UCBerkeleyLaw

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In her chapter in "Rethinking the Lawyers' Monopoly," Jamila Michener (Cornell University) urges reformers to focus their efforts on correcting the societal power imbalances that lead to legal disputes in the first place. Open access at: www.cambridge.org/core/books/r...

Our fall newsletter is out, showcasing what we've been working on the last six months. Check it out! enews.law.stanford.edu/t/r-e-tkjhuy...

Pioneers and Pathfinders: David Freeman Engstrom and Natalie Knowlton This week, we're joined by David Freeman Engstrom and Natalie Knowlton from the Deborah Rhode Center on the Legal Profession at Stanford Law. David, who serves as co-director of the Center and holds…

Rhode Center Co-Director and @law.stanford.edu professor David Freeman Engstrom and Associate Director @natalalleycat.bsky.social appear on the Pioneers and Pathfinders podcast: www.seyfarth.com/news-insight...

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In her chapter in “Rethinking the Lawyers' Monopoly,” Rebecca Haw Allensworth (@vandylaw.bsky.social) explores the deficiencies of the current state-level attorney disciplinary framework. Download for free at: www.cambridge.org/core/books/r...

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In his chapter in “Rethinking the Lawyers' Monopoly,” W. Bradley Wendel at @cornelllaw.bsky.social presents a framework for regulatory innovation centered on the need to uphold the norms and ideals of the legal profession. Download for free at: www.cambridge.org/core/books/r...

Managing Multidistrict Litigation: What’s Working, What’s Not, and What’s Next | Stanford Law School Multidistrict litigation (MDL) now dominates the federal civil docket. With roughly 65% of all federal civil cases consolidated into MDLs, these cases

As 65% of federal civil cases fall into #MDLs, we must ask: What’s next for Multidistrict litigation case management? Key insights from leading experts will shape this critical area of the law. Check out the new report and Q&A by @stanfordclp.bsky.social: law.stanford.edu/2025/09/29/m...

The century-old monopoly of lawyers over legal services is being challenged. Dive into Rethinking the Lawyers’ Monopoly, co-edited by Stanford professors Nora & David Freeman Engstrom, for insights on access to justice & evolving legal landscapes.
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In their chapter in "Rethinking the Lawyers' Monopoly," Professor David Freeman Engstrom (@law.stanford.edu) and Jess X. Lu question why rapid advances in tech, and especially AI, have not resulted in a robust DTC #legaltech marketplace. Download for free at: www.cambridge.org/core/books/r...

@law.stanford.edu Professor & Rhode Center co-director Nora Freeman Engstrom has published a new article, "Legal Insurance and Its Limits" in @michlawreview.bsky.social. Check it out! repository.law.umich.edu/mlr/vol124/i.... #A2J #accesstojustice

High-Volume Civil Adjudication Program, 2025 Annual Meeting - Center on the Legal Profession The 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Law Institute (ALI) took place this May, bringing together leading experts from the academy, law practice, and the

At the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Law Institute, Rhode Center Co-Director and @stanford-law-school Professor David Freeman Engstrom led a panel on high-volume civil adjudication. clp.law.stanford.edu/2025/05/20/h...

Engstrom's Legal Ethics: The Plaintiffs' Lawyer - 9798892090551 - West Academic faculty.westacademic.com: Engstrom's Legal Ethics: The Plaintiffs' Lawyer: This casebook examines legal ethics from the perspective of plaintiffs’ lawyers. Specifically, this casebook offers a…

@law.stanford.edu Professor Nora Freeman Engstrom's new casebook, "Legal Ethics: The Plaintiffs' Lawyer," provides a comprehensive examination of the ethical landscape faced by personal injury lawyers. buff.ly/PGxp8kF #legaled #lawprof

A2J Briefings - Center on the Legal Profession Stay informed on the latest legal trends and research. Read the Center on the Legal Profession blog from Stanford Law School.

Check out our latest A2J Briefing: News from the Field, the Rhode Center's biweekly compilation of news related to access to justice, the legal profession, legal technology, courts, and legal ethics. clp.law.stanford.edu/a2j-briefings/ #A2J #legalprof #legaltech

How a Rule 23(b)(2) Class Action Could Save Law Firms from Trump | Stanford Law Review As Trump targets law firms with punitive executive orders, firms face a familiar dilemma: all would benefit from resistance, but acting alone may risk

Trump’s executive orders punish law firms for political opposition—threatening the rule of law and professional independence. A new article by Rhode's Engstrom & Gelbach explains why a Rule 23(b)(2) class action may be the legal profession’s best defense. www.stanfordlawreview.org/online/how-a...

A2J Briefings - Center on the Legal Profession Stay informed on the latest legal trends and research. Read the Center on the Legal Profession blog from Stanford Law School.

Here's the next installment of our A2J Briefing: News from the Field — a roundup of timely and important stories from the access to justice world: clp.law.stanford.edu/a2j-briefings/ #a2j #accesstojustice #legalprofession

Private equity courts law firm investments New laws and workarounds are giving PE a bite at one of the few industries it's yet to influence.

"Legal ethics rules — particularly Rule 5.4 — are meant to preserve a lawyer's independence in making legal decisions and ensure that the lawyer's duty of loyalty to the client is not compromised by outside financial or managerial interests," says David Engstrom here.
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Executive Director, Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession, Stanford Law School in School of Law, Stanford, California, United States *NOTE: This position has been deemed critical/has specific funding, has been approved by the Law School for posting, and is exempt from the hiring...

We're hiring! The Rhode Center @StanfordLaw is seeking a full-time Executive Director to lead research, policy, and teaching initiatives on the future of the legal profession. JD required.
Learn more & apply: careersearch.stanford.edu/jobs/executi...

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A2J Briefings - Center on the Legal Profession Stay informed on the latest legal trends and research. Read the Center on the Legal Profession blog from Stanford Law School.

Check out this edition of our A2J Briefing: News from the Field — a roundup of timely and important stories from the access to justice world: clp.law.stanford.edu/a2j-briefings/ #a2j #accesstojustice #legalprofession

New Data on Arizona and Utah’s Innovations After 5 Years of Legal Reform - Legal Talk Network Stanford researchers discuss new data on legal services innovations in Arizona and Utah on Talk Justice. Five years ago, Arizona and Utah launched Discover insightful episodes on Legal Talk Network's ...

What happens when states rethink legal services? Watch David Freeman Engstrom & Natalie Knowlton on Talk Justice as they unpack 5 years of reform data from AZ & UT. Legal Innovation After Reform: What worked, what didn’t, what’s next.
Watch now: legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/tal...

Five Years After Reform: Stanford Study Offers Comprehensive Look at Legal Innovation in Arizona and Utah Five years after Arizona and Utah launched groundbreaking reforms to liberalize legal services regulation, a new comprehensive study from Stanford Law School's Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Pro...

Our recent report, "Legal Innovation After Reform: Five Years of Data on Regulatory Change", was discussed by LawSites in "Five Years After Reform: Stanford Study Offers Comprehensive Look at Legal Innovation in Arizona and Utah".

Read the article here: www.lawnext.com/2025/06/five...

A2J Briefings - Center on the Legal Profession Stay informed on the latest legal trends and research. Read the Center on the Legal Profession blog from Stanford Law School.

Check out our June 17th A2J Briefing: News from the Field — a roundup of timely and important stories from the access to justice world:
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Leveraging Technology to Improve LA Courts Access | Stanford Law School

New podcast: How can tech + design make the nation's largest trial court more accessible? @StanfordLaw’s Pam Karlan talks w/ Rhode's David Engstrom & Daniel Bernal about their work w/ @LASuperiorCourt to improve access for litigants. Listen now: law.stanford.edu/stanford-leg...

How can we modernize one of the nation’s largest eviction dockets? We partnered with @LASuperiorCourt to explore bold reforms. Watch our national presentation & dive into our new report: A Blueprint for Expanding Access to Justice: stanford.zoom.us/rec/play/JHw...
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A2J Briefing: News from the Field - Center on the Legal Profession Technology  The U.K.’s Solicitors Regulation Authority has authorized the first law firm providing legal services through AI. The New York Times reports

Check out our latest A2J Briefing: News from the Field — a roundup of timely and important stories from the access to justice world: clp.law.stanford.edu/2025/05/13/a... #a2j #accesstojustice

Regulatory Innovation at the Crossroads: Five Years of Data on Entity-Regulation Reform in Arizona and Utah | Stanford Law School In 2020, Arizona and Utah departed from the usual approach to legal services regulation, launching innovative reforms that permit entities (think Lega

Regulatory innovation in legal services is at a turning point. A new Q&A with the Rhode Center's David Engstrom, Lucy Ricca & Natalie Knowlton unpacks 5 years of reform in AZ & UT—from ABSs to AI. What’s working? What’s next?
📖 Read more via @StanfordLaw: law.stanford.edu/2025/06/02/r...

5 years after Arizona & Utah launched bold legal reforms, what’s changed? Who’s being served? What’s next? We share new data on UPL, ABSs, AI, private equity, & more—offering a snapshot of legal innovation in action. Read: law.stanford.edu/publications...
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