#26: David Lat on the Future of BigLaw and SmallLaw

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#26: David Lat on the Future of BigLaw and SmallLaw

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Jul 21, 2015

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David Lat of _Above the Law_ talks about the similarities and differences between BigLaw and solo and small firms, and talks about changes and opportunities in the legal market. But first, Sam and Aaron talk about the new wine fad: rosé.

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Jul 21, 2015

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