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From the Hearth.

Notes from inside the firm. New hires, awards, professional recognitions, speaking engagements, and team milestones. Posted when something sparks.

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Alex Booker reflects on a year of disruption and conviction

Alex Booker reflects on navigating the uncertainty of 2025 and finding himself doing work he believes in, in a public statement on LinkedIn.

CML Team 8/12/25 CML Team 8/12/25

Commonlight Legal opposes the nomination of Kim Richey to lead the Office for Civil Rights

Commonlight joined 46 organizations on a Leadership Conference letter opposing Kim Richey's confirmation to lead the U.S. Office for Civil Rights.

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Lauren Koster Quoted in NY Times, Releases Statement Resisting Trump Administration's Unlawful Demands of Law Firms

Lauren Koster, quoted in The New York Times on the Trump Administration's demands of law firms, releases a statement on resistance and the rule of law.