Kathryn Rubino

Kathryn Rubino joined the editorial staff at Above the Law in 2015. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from New York University and her Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School. Beginning in 2003, Kathryn began her work as a litigator working at both Cahill Gordon & Reindel and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati with a focus on class action and antitrust litigation. In 2010, she transitioned to ediscovery vendor DiscoverReady working in their discovery practice. In 2013 Kathryn started writing a column for Above the Law pseudonymously about her experiences in the legal industry and has authored guest columns at Corporette. You can reach Kathryn by email or on Twitter @Kathryn1.

Posts by Kathryn Rubino

Government
J.D. Vance's Bold Statecraft Strategy Of Not Being An 'Assh*le'

An unexpected strategy for the freshman senator.
By Kathryn Rubino
Law Schools
Law School Dinged Over Faculty Diversity

The law school will have to develop a concrete plan to come into compliance.
By Kathryn Rubino
Sponsored
Leaving Your In-House Role: You Don’t Need A Portable “Book” To Be Successful

In-house legal roles have traditionally offered more accommodating schedules and greater opportunities to gain valuable business experience. Now though, the calculus may be changing. With…
From Scale LLP
Crime
Even If Alex Murdaugh Beats This Murder Rap, He Faces 700+ Years In Jail For Financial Crimes

They put Al Capone away for less.
By Kathryn Rubino

Biglaw
2022 Was A Good Year For Associate Compensation

Don't expect a similar increase in 2023.
By Kathryn Rubino
Courts
Looks Like Poisoning The Country With A Far-Right Judiciary Is Very Lucrative

Leonard Leo got rich(er) while we lost our rights.
By Kathryn Rubino

Money
Civil Rights Organization Gets In The NASCAR Sponsorship Game

I'm more of an F1 fan myself, but this is pretty cool.
By Kathryn Rubino
Biglaw
Cheeky Voicemail Costs Law Student Biglaw Opportunity

Best not put your immaturity on display if you want to work in Biglaw.
By Kathryn Rubino
Courts
When Judge Ho Feels The Need To Angrily Call Out The Fifth Circuit's Totalitarianism, You Know Things Are Bad

Judge Ho may not be right on many issues, but he nails this one.
By Kathryn Rubino

Sponsored

Navigating Economic Uncertainty: 6 Tips To Keep Your Investments On Track

How you can get through current challenges while advancing long-term goals.

From Trion Properties

Sponsored

Leaving Your In-House Role: You Don’t Need A Portable “Book” To Be Successful

In-house legal roles have traditionally offered more accommodating schedules and greater opportunities to gain valuable business experience. Now though, the calculus may be changing. With…

From Scale LLP