Above the Law
News and commentary covering the world of law, including breaking legal developments, law schools, and the legal profession
American Institute of Architects
Search their database of member firms nationwide.
American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP)
Has an archive of interviews, news, and events, as well as searchable database of performed music, guides on the business, and other resources
Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Contains the service record and biographical information for all judges since 1789 who have served on the U.S. district courts, U.S. courts of appeals, Supreme Court of the United States, and U.S. Court of International Trade, as well as the former U.S. circuit courts, Court of Claims, U.S. Customs Court, and U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals.
FindLaw
Searchable directory of attorneys and law firms
Law.com / The American Lawyer
Law.com is the media platform for several online US national and regional legal publications, including The American Lawyer (AmLaw), that deliver news, rankings, reports, and strategy. AmLaw publishes annual lists of the top 200 law firms by gross revenue and includes data on average compensation per partner, but restricts access to paid subscribers.
Legal Information Institute (LII)
Independently-funded project of the Cornell Law School that provides open access to laws, as well as other resources, including a free legal dictionary and encyclopedia
Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory
An excellent resource for finding basic biographical and professional information on lawyers across the country. Can search by attorney name, school, location, and practice area.
New York State Licensed Professionals
Use the New York State Education Department (NYSED)’s Office of Professions’ official database to search by name and profession for licensed physicians, chiropractors, CPAs, architects, etc.