“Why Space Law Is One of the Fastest-Growing Opportunities for Future Attorneys”
National Jurist, July 20, 2026
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Valerie A. Fontaine earned her JD from UC Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) and her BA, Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude, from UCLA. She was on the Editorial Board of COMM/ENT, a Journal of Communications and Entertainment Law. Valerie practiced law with a prominent Los Angeles law firm and entered the legal search profession in 1981. Valerie is past Secretary to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and former Chair of its Newsletter Committee. She currently serves as a consultant to NALSC headquarters.
“The Power of Networking to Build Connections, Advance Your Legal Career”
National Jurist, July 08, 2026
Emojis in Business Communications: Helpful Shortcut or Legal Risk?
July 17th is World Emoji Day! * Emojis have become a routine part of modern communication. Whether in texts, emails, Slack messages, or Teams chats, these small digital icons help convey emotion, humor, tone, and personality in ways words alone often cannot, filling the emotional gaps left by digital communication. But in professional settings, emojis…
California Bar Exam vs. UBE: Key Differences and What You Need to Know
California doesn’t make it easy. If you’re planning to be admitted to practice law in another state or relocate your legal career, the choice between a Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) jurisdiction and California is a major one. While the UBE makes attorney mobility easier across most of the U.S., California remains a unique and challenging…