Amanda Robert

Legal affairs writer at ABA Journal

chicago, illinois, united states

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I'm a longtime writer with significant experience in the legal industry. I've been with the ABA Journal since 2019, and previously worked for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Chicago Lawyer, Illinois Times and Centralia Daily Sentinel. I also handled communications for national IP law firm Banner Witcoff. I'm always looking for story ideas. Know any lawyers with interesting and inspiring backgrounds? Send 'em my way!

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ChatGPT creator must turn over 20M chat logs in copyright litigation, federal judge says

ChatGPT creator must turn over 20M chat logs in copyright litigation, federal judge says OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, must turn over 20 million chat logs in its copyright litigation with the New York Times and other news media, a federal judge ruled Mo... See more

abajournal.com•Amanda Robert•Jan 8, 2026

Perhaps as attempt to find common ground, Roberts' annual Supreme Court report has historical spin

Perhaps as attempt to find common ground, Roberts' annual Supreme Court report has historical spin In his annual year-end report on the federal judiciary, Chief Justice John Roberts took a historical perspective, examining the evolution of the nation’s fo... See more

abajournal.com•Amanda Robert•Jan 7, 2026

After more than 50 years, Louisiana law firm is closing its doors

After more than 50 years, Louisiana law firm is closing its doors New Orleans-based McGlinchey Stafford announced Tuesday that it would shut down. “There was no single triggering event or one definitive action that brought us to this point,” said Michael ... See more

abajournal.com•Amanda Robert•Jan 7, 2026

Law firms saw surge in demand and profits in 2025, new report says

Law firms saw surge in demand and profits in 2025, new report says The U.S. legal market has experienced “a tectonic shift,” with profits per lawyer at Am Law 100 law firms increasing nearly 54% since 2019, according to a new report from Thomson Reuters a... See more

abajournal.com•Amanda Robert•Jan 7, 2026

Where are they now? Legal Opportunity Scholarship recipients share impact on their careers

Where are they now? Legal Opportunity Scholarship recipients share impact on their careers It’s been more than 25 years since past ABA President William “Bill” Paul created the Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund, which has provided $15,000 scholarships to... See more

abajournal.com•Amanda Robert•Jan 6, 2026

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Master Of Arts, Journalism at Indiana University BloomingtonGraduated: 2006

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ChatGPT creator must turn over 20M chat logs in copyright litigation, federal judge says

Perhaps as attempt to find common ground, Roberts' annual Supreme Court report has historical spin

After more than 50 years, Louisiana law firm is closing its doors

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Where are they now? Legal Opportunity Scholarship recipients share impact on their careers

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ChatGPT creator must turn over 20M chat logs in copyright litigation, federal judge says

Perhaps as attempt to find common ground, Roberts' annual Supreme Court report has historical spin

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Where are they now? Legal Opportunity Scholarship recipients share impact on their careers

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