Why We Call The Old-Line Firms ‘White Shoe’

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Every lawyer knows what a “white-shoe firm” is — an old-line, prestigious, tradition-bound, Wall Street firm. But the label is literal: it comes from an actual piece of footwear. What shoe gave the...
The Top Law Schools For Tax Law (2026)

The Top Law Schools For Tax Law (2026)

As the old saying goes, nothing in life is certain except death and taxes — and perhaps that’s why tax lawyers are able to enjoy such fulfilling careers. Tax law is typically considered one of the most sophisticated and prestigious practice areas, and law schools are...