Report Highlights Retention Challenges and Preferences
Introduction
A recent report from a prominent recruiting firm in the legal industry, has unveiled a striking revelation abou… Read More
In a legal landscape that has seen some Biglaw firms making cost-cutting decisions such as laying off associates or deferring the start dates of newcomers, Quinn Emanuel is setting a new pre… Read More
In recent years, BigLaw firms have been revolutionizing their recruitment strategies by embracing a practice known as “precruiting.” This trend entails recruiting law student… Read More
Anticipated Layoffs Unfold as Linklaters Takes a Prudent Step Amidst China Market Challenges
Introduction
Amidst growing concerns about job cuts within the legal industry, recent d… Read More
In the competitive realm of Biglaw, reaching the midlevel associate position has never been a walk in the park. The journey involves breaking into prestigious firms, enduring high stress and… Read More
In the wake of recent reports indicating staff reductions in the administrative departments of major law firms across the nation, additional developments have unfolded, revealing the ongoing… Read More
A recent report from a Wells Fargo division unveiled a troubling scenario for US law firms, detailing persistent financial challenges triggered by waning productivity and a surplus of legal… Read More
In the aftermath of the pandemic, Davis Polk, a prominent law firm, has been resolute in its efforts to reinstate a robust in-office work model. The firm’s commitment to this approach… Read More
Former Chief Financial Officer of prominent U.S. law firm Anderson Kill, Paul Schwartz, has filed a lawsuit alleging that the firm unjustly terminated his employment following an incident in… Read More
In a landscape where prominent Biglaw firms like Skadden, Davis Polk, Weil Gotshal, Ropes & Gray, and Vinson & Elkins are adopting a four-day in-office workweek, Cadwalader Wickersha… Read More
“Biglaw Attorney Learns Hard Lesson About When *Not* To Recruit New Lawyers” —
“Maybe Perkins Coie attorneys think they *always* need to be recruiting potential late… Read More
In a surprising turn of events, a partner at the renowned law firm Greenberg Traurig has tendered his resignation following the firm’s internal investigation into a complex and highly… Read More
In a recent legal opinion, three hypothetical scenarios involving lawyer fees were discussed, shedding light on the rights of clients and the obligations of lawyers in such situations.
Th… Read More
Many people dream of turning into authors. In case you’ve had “writing a e-book” in your bucket listing, you’re in good firm. A few of us eek one out o… Read More
A new survey by legal recruiting firm Major, Lindsey & Africa suggests that most Generation Z attorneys and law students plan to pursue careers outside traditional BigLaw firms. The repo… Read More
Eckert Seamans, a leading Biglaw firm known for its impressive $139,650,000 gross revenue in 2022, has recently announced a reduction in force as part of a strategic review of its resources… Read More
In a survey conducted between January and March of this year, Major, Lindsey & Africa, a renowned legal search firm, sought insights from law students and young lawyers worldwide, focusi… Read More
“Proskauer Goes Even Harder After Former Firm Executive With Amended Complaint” —
“The explosive lawsuit between Biglaw firm Proskauer and its former chief operating… Read More
William Gericke, a former attorney at Cozen O’Connor, has been suspended from practicing law for one year in Pennsylvania after purchasing stock in a client’s company before a me… Read More
I’m flipping tired of talking about Twitter. It used to be a social stream, but now it’s just a stream of stupid blunders. The missteps are also, so uncreative that analyzing the… Read More