How I Made Partner: 'You Can't Make Partner on Your Own,' Says Heather Speers of Cooley

How I Made Partner: 'You Can'T Make Partner On Your Own,' Says Heather Speers Of Cooley

In the cutthroat world of Big Law, ascending to partner isn’t a solo climb—it’s a team effort laced with mentorship, strategic networking, and unyielding client focus. Heather Speers, newly elevated to partner at Cooley LLP in 2025, embodies this truth. “You can’t make partner on your own,” she declares in a candid Law.com interview, crediting … Read more

Insurer Tries to Sidestep Liability in Underlying Suit Against Polygraph Company

Insurer Tries To Sidestep Liability In Underlying Suit Against Polygraph Company

A grieving family fights for justice after a man’s life unraveled from a coerced confession, only to watch his insurer dodge the bill. Federal Insurance Co. has launched a preemptive strike, filing a federal lawsuit to escape defending the polygraph firm blamed for fueling a wrongful conviction that cost William E. Amor nearly two decades … Read more