The legal profession has seen tremendous changes throughout time. The emergence of "generational lawyers" from the different age groups who each bring their perspectives, abilities, and methods to the practice of law, is an intriguing trend that has sprung sprucely within the past couple of years. ATTY. ROLANDO A. SUAREZ (Atty. Rolando/ Rolly)- The Man … Continue reading ONE BEDAN FAMILY: Reflections of Intergenerational Lawyers
Life is Fair
By Cindy O. Monterey “Life is so unfair, “ these are words I often hear from people, regardless of their age. While walking along the street, I paused and thought about it and even asked myself the same question, “is life really unfair?” Curiosity led me to the streets of Manila, outside my room full … Continue reading Life is Fair
The Persona Non Grata
By: Sofia Anreana Francesca G. Valera Women in the legal profession are portrayed as Wonder Women, Ladies of Steely Disposition, and Champions of Change. But despite these exceptional titles, society still only accepts women in the legal profession that are traditionally subservient cogs in the machine to the people ranked above them. In any workplace, … Continue reading The Persona Non Grata
May Singil ang Pangarap
By Ella Marie M. Mercado Ang panimulang musika, kanta, sa Bar Boys: the Musical ay paulit-ulit ang mga salitang ito, tila ba isang sampal sa katotohanan — na ikaw, pañero’t pañera na nangangarap, balang-araw sisingilin ka ng tadhana, hindi man ngayon, ngunit bukas, sa susunod na buwan, o sa sa susunod na taon. Balang-araw. Hanggang … Continue reading May Singil ang Pangarap
A Tale of Two Perspectives
By Clarisse Marquez My Constitutional Law professor instilled in me that the Judiciary is the only branch of the government that is non-political. This means the rule of law applies squarely to every person, regardless of status and without fear or favor. The same professor asked me if I agreed with a particular ruling of … Continue reading A Tale of Two Perspectives
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