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The American Lawyer

'All Hands on Deck': Real Estate Partners Jump Ship Amid Historic Demand

Real estate lawyers around the country are finding new opportunities in an uncommonly robust national real estate market.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

For Firms Focused on Diversity, Investing in Lawyers Can Begin Even Before LSATs

Law students' challenges don't begin with the bar exam, "[they] begin much earlier," Dawn Sheiker of Morris James said.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Cybersecurity Isn't Just About Outside Threats. It's About Protecting Firms From Themselves

While recent efforts have helped close security gaps brought on by the pandemic, some still question whether firms are truly prepared for evolving threats on the horizon, especially with hybrid work arrangements gaining momentum.
9 minute read

The American Lawyer

How the Good Times Could Come to a Halt for an Am Law 100 Firm

Firms have lived through difficult economic and political periods while learning how to weather them. It would take a lot for them to begin taking on water, but it can happen.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

The Surge of Interest in Virtual Firms Is About More Than Remote Work

Big Law and in-house attorneys have been moving to distributed firms, even as more law firms embrace remote work and hybrid arrangements.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Hoteling, Hybrid Schedules Shape New Law Firm Office Designs

The big question: "Would an attorney rather have an oversized office, or reduce the cost of real estate per partner and have more money in their pocket at the end of each year to meet other needs?"
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law Firms' West Coast Expansion Strategies Changed In A Tenants' Market

Big firms expanding in California are looking to make smarter investments in real estate.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Ambitious Growth at White & Case Has Come at a Cost, Partners Say

In the past five years, White & Case achieved an aggressive set of financial goals, but its rapid ascent has caused some growing pains.
11 minute read

The American Lawyer

'The Great Equalizer': Peloton Is Law Firms' Pandemic Obsession

Lawyers can't stop talking about the high-end exercise bike, and some firms are launching Peloton-centered wellness programs. It's more than just a perk or a fad, they say.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Meet the Lawyers Who Help Lawyers in Trouble

When Perkins Coie partner Michael Sussman needed a lawyer, he knew exactly who to turn to. So do others in his position.
6 minute read

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