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The American Lawyer
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- Citing Conflicts as Merger Looms, Former SDNY Judge Leaves Stroock for
Boies Schiller-
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Authors:The American Lawyer Dan Roe https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/389/2023/09/Shira-Scheindlin-767x633.jpg Legal Services/News/New York/Alternative Dispute Resolution/Commercial Litigation/Judges/Law Firm Client Relationships/Law Firm Competition/Law Firm Hiring/Law Firm Structure/Law Firms - Mid Size/Legal Services Mid-Size Law/New York
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Former U.S. District Court Judge Shira Scheindlin said Boies Schiller's focus on litigation, mediation and arbitration represented a better fit for her practice as a neutral.
PubDate: Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:00:57 EST
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- From Bitters to Improv, Lawyers With 'Side Hustles' Navigate Both Risks
and Rewards-
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Authors:The American Lawyer Andrew Maloney https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/LTN-Feature-June-2021-767x633.jpg Law Firm Management/Professional Culture/Legal Services/COVID-19
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"Don't take yourself too seriously, and if there is something you love, do it," said Alan Barinholtz.
PubDate: Fri, 29 Sep 2023 05:00:31 EST
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- Orrick Data Breach Leads to Another Class Action Investigation
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Authors:The American Lawyer Jessie Yount https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Orrick-Building-SF-3052-767x633-1.jpg Legal Services/News/California/Class Actions/Cybersecurity/Privacy/Data Breach/California
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San Francisco-based plaintiffs firm Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe is investigating a data breach at Orrick that impacted more than 460,000 individuals.
PubDate: Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:48:22 EST
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- With Sector Demand at 'All-Time High,' Willkie Adds Renewable Energy Deal
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Authors:The American Lawyer Andrew Maloney https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Willkie-Farr-Gallagher-Sign-001-767x633.jpg Energy/Law Firm Hiring/Law Firm Partners/Law Firms - Large/Energy/Mergers & Acquisitions/California/New York
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"We are seeing big developments in the industry overall related to energy transition and more, and this has brought increasing demand from clients and also new opportunities for us to expand our practices," Eric Pogue said.
PubDate: Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:17:19 EST
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- Weil Continues Private Equity-Fueled Houston Energy Expansion With
Pillsbury Hire-
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Authors:The American Lawyer Dan Roe https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Tsveklova-Krpata-767x633.jpg Legal Services/News/Texas/Corporate Entities/Corporate Representation/Deals; Venture Capital/Project Finance/Energy/Legal Services - Large Law/Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity/Texas
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Irina Tsveklova is the fourth partner hired to the firm's Houston energy team since April.
PubDate: Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:00:14 EST
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- Partners at A&O, Shearman Begin Merger Vote, With Approval Widely
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Authors:The American Lawyer Paul Hodkinson https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Shearman-Sterling-and-Allen-Overy-over-Europe-2-767x633-767x633.jpg Legal Services/News/Global Law Firms/Law Firm Management/Law Firm Mergers
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Insiders have spoken positively of the proposed merger, on which partners at both firms will begin casting their votes Thursday.
PubDate: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:33:01 EST
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- In-House Counsel: Big Law's Clear and Present Danger
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Authors:The American Lawyer Hugh A. Simons https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Fear-of-Generative-AI-767x633.jpg Commentary/Artificial Intelligence/General Counsel; In House Counsel/Law Firms - Large/Law Firms - Mid Size
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Hugh Simons looks at the growth of in-house counsel, the future impact of Gen AI and what it will really take to be an equity partner in Big Law moving forward.
PubDate: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:31:23 EST
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- Law Firms Brace Clients for Possible Government Shutdown
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Authors:The American Lawyer Abigail Adcox https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/398/2023/09/US-Capitol-Building-2023-5-767x633.jpg Federal Government/Legal Services/Analysis/Washington; DC Metro/Lobbying/Government/Legal Services/District of Columbia
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"We are spending a lot of time counseling clients on what this all means and where we go from here," Holland & Knight's Rich Gold said.
PubDate: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:41:13 EST
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- Orrick Hires Chief Digital Officer to Lead Data Transformation
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Authors:The American Lawyer Jessie Yount https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Nigel-Tranter-767x633.jpg Legal Services/News/California/Artificial Intelligence/Innovation/Knowledge Management/Law Firm Hiring
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"If we're tapping into data, we can figure out the areas where there are the greatest risks of having a problem and answer those questions better for our clients," said chair Mitch Zuklie.
PubDate: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:00:21 EST
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- With Flexibility and Changing Norms, 'Side Hustles' May Be on the Rise in
Big Law-
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Authors:The American Lawyer Andrew Maloney https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Hybrid-Work-767x633.jpg Legal Services/COVID-19/Flexible Working/Law Firm Associates/Law Firm Management/Law Firm Partners/Professional Culture/Legal Services/COVID-19
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Some observers point to growing skepticism about how the legal industry has historically operated, others credit more time away from the office as a result of the pandemic.
PubDate: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:00:57 EST
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- London's Legal Industry Cannot Get Much More American
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Authors:The American Lawyer Paul Hodkinson https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/08/Letter-from-London_2-767x633.jpg Legal Services/Analysis/International - United Kingdom/Law Firm Competition/Law Firm Hiring/Law Firm Office Launches; Closures/Law Firms - Large
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That means U.S. firms may not see the gains in the region they once experienced.
PubDate: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:00:53 EST
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- 'Our Clients Are Global': Proskauer Expands in Paris With Corporate Group
from Shearman-
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Authors:The American Lawyer Patrick Smith https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Proskauer-767x633.jpg Legal Services/News/Law Firm Competition/Law Firm Hiring/Legal Services/Capital Markets/Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity/France
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The four-partner group was at Shearman for a little under two years, having migrated there together from DLA Piper.
PubDate: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:00:49 EST
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- Schulte Creates Special Situations Group as Clients Look for More Flex in
Distressed Transactions-
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Authors:The American Lawyer Patrick Smith https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Schulte-Roth-Zabel-Office-Sign-3-767x633-1.jpg Legal Services/News/Law Firm Competition/Law Firm Management/Law Firm Partners/Private Equity; Venture Capital/Legal Services/Capital Markets/Corporate Transactions/Private Equity/New York
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With more options available than in previous years, Schulte looks to organize and market that they can handle it all.
PubDate: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:00:05 EST
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- Legal Recruiter Intends to Accuse Major, Lindsey & Africa of Sexual
Harassment and Assault, Bankruptcy Filings Show-
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Authors:The American Lawyer Justin Henry https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Sharon-Mahn-767x633.jpg News/Law Firms - Large/Litigation/Recruiting/Legal Services
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Sharon Mahn was fired by MLA in 2009 for allegedly stealing trade secrets and was hit with a $2.7 million judgment in arbitration.
PubDate: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:40:05 EST
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- 'A Whole New World': Big Law Responds to California's New Climate Bills
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Authors:The American Lawyer Jessie Yount https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/403/2023/09/Global-warming-767x633.jpg Legal Services/Analysis/California/Northern California/Southern California/Energy; Natural Resources/Environmental Law/Law Firm Partners/Regulation/Legal Services/Legal Services - Large Law/California
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If the new climate bills are signed into law, they're likely to impact more than 15,000 public and private companies, generating a lot more spend on environmental lawyers and advisers.
PubDate: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:58:34 EST
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- Is Generative AI Coming For Your Billable Hours'
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Authors:The American Lawyer Rhys Dipshan https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/397/2023/09/LTN-Illustration-November-2023-2-767x633.jpg Analysis/Artificial Intelligence/Legal Technology
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Some disruption to law firm pricing is inevitable, but just how far that spreads is an open question.
PubDate: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:00:33 EST
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- Axiom Subsidiary Taps Operations VP With Big 4 Background
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Authors:The American Lawyer Justin Henry https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Heather-Jacobson-767x633.jpg News/Law Department Management/Law Firm Management/Law Firm Partners/Leadership/Legal Operations/Legal Services/Arizona
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Heather Jacobson said she was attracted to Axiom Advice & Counsel because it spoke to the roots of her clients' issues with the traditional law firm model while she occupied previous roles, citing limited access to partners and the ever-escalating billable hour.
PubDate: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:24:21 EST
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- Former Cahill Executive Committee Co-Chair Jumps to Latham
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Authors:The American Lawyer Patrick Smith https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Cahill-Sign-767x633-1.jpg Legal Services/News/Capital Markets/Law Firm Competition/Law Firm Hiring/Law Firm Management/Legal Services - Large Law/Capital Markets/New York
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Jennifer Ezring was marked as a potential future leader of the firm but decided to go in another direction.
PubDate: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:03:25 EST
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- In Rare Lateral Hire, Wachtell Adds Former Federal Prosecutor, Willkie
White-Collar Leader-
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Authors:The American Lawyer Jessie Yount https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Wachtell-Sign-767x633.jpg Legal Services/News/New York/Law Firm Hiring/Legal Services/Legal Services - Large Law/New York
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Randall Jackson, the leader of Willkie's white-collar defense group, has joined Wachtell as a partner.
PubDate: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:45:24 EST
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- The China Dilemma: Should Law Firms Call It Quits'
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Authors:The American Lawyer Jessica Seah https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/08/Letter-from-Asia_2-767x633.jpg International - Asia; Australasia
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U.S. leaders are finding it harder to justify substantial presences in China.
PubDate: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:00:04 EST
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- Major, Lindsey & Africa Cuts Advisory Services Professionals Amid
Refocus-
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Authors:The American Lawyer Justin Henry https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Layoffs-767x633.jpg Legal Services/News/Law Department Management/Recruiting/Legal Services
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Five employees could lose their jobs at the end of the month. An MLA representative said the search firm isn't exiting the advisory services business but "refocusing to a more tailored advisory offering, including coaching, advising and on-boarding."
PubDate: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 17:01:36 EST
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- Deal Watch: Simpson, Skadden, Cravath Guide $28 Billion Cisco Deal
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Authors:The American Lawyer Patrick Smith https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/microchip-767x633.jpg Legal Services/News/Deals; Acquisitions/Legal Services - Large Law/Capital Markets/Mergers & Acquisitions
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The rest of the week was rather quiet on the deal front, but "Old Tech" is making something of a comeback.
PubDate: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:34:00 EST
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- The 2023 Summer Associates Satisfaction Ranking
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Authors:The American Lawyer Dan Roe https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Bar-Talk-Lead_3-767x633.jpg Chart/Law Firm Associates/Law Firm Management/Law Firm Structure/Leadership/Young Professionals
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Big Law did a great job of making summers fall in love with law. Here, we rank the firms based on scores given by summer associates and hear directly from these new recruits on what worked and what didn't.
PubDate: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:00:43 EST
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- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman & Stroock' Market Observers Are
Bullish on Merger Talks-
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Authors:The American Lawyer Justin Henry https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Bar-Talk-Merger-767x633.jpg Law Firm Mergers/Law Firms - Large/Law Firms - Mid Size/Legal Services
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Firm leaders with fresh experience of acquisitions said the non-exclusive nature of Pillsbury and Stroock's letter of intent is unusual. But other market watchers find evidence of compatibility.
PubDate: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:00:37 EST
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- What the Global 200 Rankings Say About Big Law's Past, Present and Future
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Authors:The American Lawyer Zack Needles Alaina Lancaster https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/292/2023/09/Cover-Image-Global-200-2023-Text_2-767x633.jpg Podcast/Legal Speak Podcast/Global Law Firms/Podcast/Legal Services - Large Law
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In this week's episode, Law.com Editor-in-Chief Zack Needles sits down with Law.com International Editor-in-Chief Paul Hodkinson to talk about the biggest takeaways from this year's Global 200 law firm rankings.
PubDate: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:41:26 EST
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- Greenberg Traurig Continues Expanding in Fast-Growing Phoenix With 2 More
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Authors:The American Lawyer Alexander Lugo https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Sixkiller-Benveniste-767x633.jpg Real Estate/Phoenix/Law Firm Competition/Law Firm Hiring/Litigation/Litigators/Securities Litigation/Women in Law/Real Estate/Securities/Arizona
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"The population growth alone is going to sustain a lot more development for a period of time," said Greenberg Traurig's co-managing shareholder of the Phoenix office, Nicole Goodwin.
PubDate: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:41:26 EST
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- ArentFox Schiff Hit With Lawsuit Alleging Unauthorized Disbursement of
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Authors:The American Lawyer Abigail Adcox https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/398/2023/09/ArentFox-Schiff-Sign-767x633.jpg Cases; Courts/Legal Services/News/Courts & Litigation/Southern California/Washington, DC Metro/Contracts/Contractual Disputes/Law Firm Partners/Litigation/Legal Services/California/District of Columbia
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The lawsuit alleges an ArentFox Schiff attorney serving as an escrow agent in a business transaction disbursed more than $1 million in escrow funds without authorization.
PubDate: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:37:28 EST
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- FTC Blasts Amazon and Its Lawyers for 'False Cooperation' in Prime Probe
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Authors:The American Lawyer Greg Andrews Maria Dinzeo https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/390/2023/06/Amazon-Prime-Delivery-Box-19-767x633.jpg Retail/Technology Media; Compliance/Legal Services/Retail & Consumer Goods/Technology/Washington
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"Amazon assured the commission that it would cooperate, but did not," the FTC says in a new filing.
PubDate: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:05:09 EST
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- Some Big Law Associates Are Raking In Six-Figure Origination
Bonuses—And Others Want In-
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Authors:The American Lawyer Dan Roe https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2022/12/Money_3-767x633-1-1.jpg Legal Services/Analysis/Law Firm Associates/Law Firm Client Relationships/Law Firms - Large/Lawyer Compensation - Law Firm/Legal Services - Large Law
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With no standardized method of rewarding origination outside the partnership at most Big Law firms, associates are hoping for a change that benefits them if they manage to land a new client or two.
PubDate: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 05:00:29 EST
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- Sullivan & Cromwell Doubles Footprint in Silicon Valley, as
Transactional Work Ticks Up-
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Authors:The American Lawyer Jessie Yount https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/403/2023/09/Sullivan-Cromwells-Palo-Alto-office-767x633.jpg Legal Services/News/California/Northern California/Law Firm Management/Law Firm Office Launches; Closures/Legal Services/Legal Services - Large Law/California
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Sullivan & Cromwell is plotting growth in Palo Alto, as transactional work including some IPO planning starts to come back, according to office leader Sarah Payne.
PubDate: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:52:11 EST
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- Leadership Is On the Move in California, as Law Firms Revisit Growth
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Authors:The American Lawyer Jessie Yount https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/403/2023/09/Business-Outlook-767x633.jpg Legal Services/Analysis/California/Northern California/Law Firm Client Relationships/Law Firm Competition/Law Firm Management/Leadership/Legal Services/Legal Services - Large Law/California
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Cooley, Goodwin and Morrison & Foerster have named new leaders in Northern California recently, at a time when legal recruiters said firms are refocusing growth priorities on California.
PubDate: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:20:24 EST
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- Lengthy Pay Guarantees Were Already the Exception, And Could Be Getting
Rarer-
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Authors:The American Lawyer Andrew Maloney https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Handing-out-Money-for-Business-767x633.jpg Legal Services/Law Firm Hiring/Law Firm Management/Law Firm Partners/Lawyer Compensation - Law Firm/Legal Services
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Lengthy, multiyear guarantees could be becoming a thing of the past.
PubDate: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:00:08 EST
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- Pillsbury Becomes Latest Firm to Begin Merger Dance With Stroock
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Authors:The American Lawyer Justin Henry https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Pillsbury-and-Stroock-Signs-767x633.jpg News/Law Firm Mergers/Law Firm Partners/Law Firms - Large/Law Firms - Mid Size/Legal Services
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The firms have signed a non-exclusive letter of intent to combine, sources confirmed.
PubDate: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:09:05 EST
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- Leadership Changes at Reed Smith Reach Phila., Chicago, Austin Offices
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Authors:The American Lawyer Justin Henry https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/McKnight-Mahady-DePriest-767x633.jpg News/Law Firm Management/Law Firm Marketing; Business Development/Law Firm Partners/Law Firm Structure/Leadership/Succession Planning/Legal Services
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Casey Ryan, who started as global managing partner in March, continues to put her vision for the firm into effect, according to one of the new office managing partners.
PubDate: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:36:04 EST
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- Covington Client Intervenes in SEC Battle, Objecting to Disclosure of
Identity-
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Authors:The American Lawyer Abigail Adcox https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/398/2023/09/Securities-and-Exchange-Commission-Seal-767x633-1.jpg Legal Services/News/Washington; DC Metro/Law Firm Client Relationships/Law Firms - Large/Litigation/Legal Services/Legal Services - Large Law/Legal Services Mid-Size Law/District of Columbia
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The latest filing indicates that additional litigation is likely to play out between a Covington client and the SEC.
PubDate: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:07:38 EST
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- Law Firm Leaders, GCs and Bar Leaders Outline DEI Recommendations in Wake
of Affirmative Action Ruling-
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Authors:The American Lawyer Dan Roe https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/389/2023/09/Jeh-Johnson-6-767x633.jpg Legal Services/News/Diversity/Law Firm Management/Law Firms - Large/Legal Services/Legal Services - Large Law/Legal Services Mid-Size Law/New York
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A New York State Bar report from a group of Big Law partners, corporate lawyers and academics focuses on methods of enhancing diversity that won't leave organizations vulnerable to legal risks.
PubDate: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:38:47 EST
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- Arnold & Porter Enters Boston, Attracted to 'Significant' Biopharma
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Authors:The American Lawyer Abigail Adcox https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/398/2023/09/Arnold-Porter-767x633-1.jpg Legal Services/News/Boston/Washington; DC Metro/Law Firm Hiring/Law Firm Office Launches Closures/Legal Services/Legal Services - Large Law/Massachusetts
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Firm leaders expect the five-lawyer office to grow in the coming months, as Arnold & Porter will continue to be active on the lateral market in Boston.
PubDate: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 05:00:39 EST
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- 8 London Associates Leave Kirkland to Follow Partners to Paul Weiss
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Authors:The American Lawyer Charlotte Johnstone https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Paul-Weiss-Office-Sign-2-767x633.jpg Legal Services/News/International - United Kingdom/Law Firm Associates/Law Firm Hiring
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Paul Weiss' raid on Kirkland is ongoing, with 13 partners making the move in recent weeks.
PubDate: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 05:00:06 EST
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- Reed Smith's New DEI Chair Isn't Backing Away From Diversity Efforts in
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Authors:The American Lawyer Justin Henry https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Alan-York-767x633.jpg News/Diversity/Law Firm Hiring/Law Firm Management/Leadership/Legal Services
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"We know that diverse teams make better decisions and our clients expect that of us," said Alan York, a Houston-based appellate partner at the firm.
PubDate: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:16:05 EST
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- Will Innovation Help Law Firms and Clients Control the 'Cost Monster''
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Authors:The American Lawyer Andrew Maloney Chris O'Malley https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Past-Due-Bill-767x633.jpg Analysis/Law Firm Client Relationships/Lawyer Rates; Arrangements/Pricing/Billing Rates/AI & Automation/Legal Services/Legal Services - Large Law/Technology
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Amid rising billing rates, there's fresh optimism that innovation, not only on pricing plans but because of AI-related spending and projects, can lower costs on both sides.
PubDate: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:00:17 EST
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- How the Work of Diversity Professionals Benefits All Employees
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Authors:The American Lawyer Amie Santos https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Diversity_2-767x633.jpg Commentary/Expert Opinion/Diversity/Law Firm Management/Law Firms - Large/Law Firms - Mid Size
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DEI professionals are focused on a lot more than many may realize, says diversity consultant Amie Santos.
PubDate: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:16:41 EST
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- With 'Lots of Client Ties' to Dallas, Seyfarth Launches Office With Bryan
Cave Team-
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Authors:The American Lawyer Brenda Sapino Jeffreys https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/401/2023/09/Simpson-Schwarting-Macaluso-767x633.jpg Legal Services/News/Business of Law/Chicago/Dallas/Texas/Law Firm Hiring/Law Firm Office Launches; Closures/Law Firms - Large/Legal Services - Large Law/Illinois/Texas
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Seyfarth Shaw has opened an office in Dallas, with real estate lawyers and litigators, nearly three decades after it moved into Texas with an office in Houston.
PubDate: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:00:38 EST
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- Law Firms Find 'Back to the Office' Means Different Things For Different
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Authors:The American Lawyer Jack Womack Justin Henry https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Work-From-Home-767x633.jpg Flexible Working/International - Africa; Australasia/International - Europe/International - Latin America/International - North America/International - United Kingdom/Law Firm Management
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International firms are torn between setting firmwide office mandates, in the name of fairness and consistency, and recognizing varied expectations across cultures and regions.
PubDate: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:00:35 EST
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- The Awakening Beast: How Lawyers are Confronting the Changing Regulatory
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Authors:The American Lawyer Patrick Smith https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Regulatory-767x633-1.jpg Antitrust/Government/Information Governance; Australasia/International - Europe/International - Latin America/International - North America/International - United Kingdom/Regulation
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A major shift away from the global free-trade methodology of the past 30 years has facilitated changes in who does business where and with whom.
PubDate: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:00:21 EST
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- The Year the Global 200 Law Firms Returned to Earth With a Bump
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Authors:The American Lawyer Habiba Cullen-Jafar https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Cover-Image-Global-200-2023-Text-767x633.jpg Analysis/International - Africa; Australasia/International - Europe/International - Latin America/International - North America/International - United Kingdom/Law Firm Management/Law Firm Profitability
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This year's rankings show a challenged set of results across the board, with one leader saying: 'I don't think there's ever been a period that has been so 'hot, and then cooled down so quickly'.
PubDate: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:00:12 EST
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- Where Do Big Law Associates Live the Largest'
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Authors:The American Lawyer Dan Roe https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2021/07/Business-team-767x633.jpg Legal Services/Analysis/Texas/Law Firm Associates/Law Firms - Large/Lawyer Compensation - Law Firm/Texas
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We compared average associate salaries with cost of living in 30 cities to find out who's balling the hardest.
PubDate: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:00:10 EST
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- The 2023 Global 100 Ranked by Profits Per Equity Partner
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Authors:The American Lawyer Law.com International Staff https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Global-200-PEP-Illustration-2023-767x633.jpg Chart/Ranking/International - Africa; Australasia/International - Europe/International - Latin America/International - North America/International - United Kingdom/Law Firm Profitability
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The 100 largest law firms in the world saw profit decline on the back of several boom years.
PubDate: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:00:08 EST
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- The 2023 Global 200 Ranked by Revenue
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Authors:The American Lawyer Law.com International Staff https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/405/2023/09/Global-200-Revenue-Illustration-2023-767x633.jpg Chart/International - Africa; Australasia/International - Europe/International - Latin America/International - North America/International - United Kingdom/Law Firm Hiring/Law Firm Management
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The 200 largest law firms in the world, made up mainly of U.S. firms, saw growth slow in the latest fiscal year, with some regions out-performing others.
PubDate: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:00:05 EST
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