The ABA is gearing up for Law Day (May 1st). This year's theme is one of those broad slogans that can accommodate lots of viewpoints,"Law in the 21st Century: Enduring Traditions, Emerging Challenges." . . . . . In light of the new EEOC suit against Kelley Drye & Warren, law firms are rethinking their mandatory retirement policies. . . . . . The National Law Journal picks the most influential lawyers of the decade. The closest LGL and ethics tie-ins, as far as I can tell, are Brendan Sullivan (who does some professional liability defense), Mark Chandler (the GC of Cisco, who is a thought-leader and innovator in the use of outside counsel), and David Van Zandt (Northwestern's dean, who has distinctive views on how law schools should prepare students for legal practice). . . . . . A judge tossed a lawsuit against a law firm for attaching an FBI rap sheet to a pleading. . . . . . Firms are still wondering if their business is picking up or staying flat. . . . . . In Australia, there are calls for better funding of legal aid. . . . . .