Alicia Goncalves has joined the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) as director of associate membership, the trade association announced on Friday. In this role, Goncalves will serve as the primary point of contact for MBA’s associate members, supporting their business efforts and enhancing their engagement with MBA. “Alicia is a passionate industry advocate who brings nearly [...]read moreMBA appoints director of associate membership
There isn’t nearly enough tension on your shoulders! (Image via Getty) Retaliation claims can get messy. After being fired from Davis Polk in 2019, Kaloma Cardwell claimed that the firing was in response to his complaints about racial discrimination at the firm. I feel like most people will complain after allegedly being excluded from the [...]read moreFormer Davis Polk Employee Testifies In Racial Discrimination Trial That Fired Associate Was Too Relaxed
There are a set of expectation built into the employer/employee relationship. And when a Biglaw firm has historically given associates market rates for bonuses without an hours requirement, they pretty much think they’ll be getting the same money as everyone in the industry and not unceremoniously enrolled in the jelly of the month club. But [...]read moreIs A Biglaw Firm Pulling A Bait And Switch On Associate Bonuses?