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The American Lawyer

In Big Law's Quest to Quell Associate Anxiety, Work Allocation Is a Tipping Point

With all eyes on talent retention, firms are focused on getting attorneys the work they need to stay educated and engaged.
8 minute read

Daily Business Review

How Midsize Law Firms Steal 'Megamatters' from Big Law

New data shows corporate legal departments are increasingly brand-agnostic in hiring outside counsel.
7 minute read

Legaltech News

Market Uninterrupted: ALSPs Struggle to Wrestle Large Client Matters From Firms

Overcoming corporate legal departments' "reflex" to hire law firms is still an uphill battle for alternative legal service providers (ALSPs).
4 minute read

Law.com

The Talent War Is Forcing Firms to Reconsider Career Paths

From Kirkland to Cravath to Sidley, firms are making adjustments that could significantly impact their structure going forward.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

Remote Risk: Why Don't Firms Restrict Where Their Lawyers Can Work?

Firms understand the risks of their lawyers working on public Wi-Fi. But they also understand it's a risk they're going to have to live with.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

In the Midst of a Talent War, Lockstep Can't Last—Even at Cravath

The evolution of new leading law firms, and the types of legal work that lead to great profits, have allowed non-lockstep firms to change the game.
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

How ArentFox Schiff Becomes a Serious Contender in the Hunt for New Business and the War for Talent

The beefed-up corporate business that comes with the merger will make the firm particularly more appealing to talent in a broad range of practice areas.
9 minute read

The American Lawyer

As Law Firm Business Pros Look to Other Industries, It Could Create a Dearth of Skilled Staff

"If people leave the industry, I'm not sure who will fill those roles," ALA executive director April Campbell said.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

The Great Juggling Act: How Working Parents Have Kept Law Firms—and Kids—Thriving Through It All

When worlds collided during the pandemic, lawyers raising children stepped up to keep their law firms humming.
8 minute read

The Recorder

Midsize Law Firms Are Seeking Mergers Amid Succession Challenges

Karnopp Petersen pursued a merger with Best Best & Krieger to strengthen its future management. Others throughout the U.S. have made similar plans.
4 minute read

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