Labor & Employment

Bar exam test, representing the NextGen Bar Exam's emphasis on practical skills for future attorneys.
What the NextGen Bar Exam means for corporate legal hiring

The NextGen Bar Exam shifts attorney licensing toward practical legal skills that align more closely with the needs of today’s corporate legal departments. Here’s why general counsel should pay attention.

Anitra Walden-Jacobs
At The Kroger Co., Anitra Walden-Jacobs connects workforce risk, legal guidance, and operational decision-making

Change in retail never shows up neatly. Labor availability fluctuates, policies shift with little warning, and decisions ripple across thousands of stores at lightning speed.

Robyn Coltin
Employment lawyer Robyn Coltin brings ethics and judgment to people decisions at Entertainment Partners

Employment law doesn’t start with statutes. It begins with people whose jobs shape their stability, identity, and sense of fairness.