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The American Lawyer

Spread of Partner Pay Widens in Parts of Big Law

Many firms in the Second Hundred tier may be more sensitive to individual contributions from rainmakers compared with Am Law 100 firms.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Signing Bonuses for Supreme Court Clerks Are Set for Another Jump

"We're probably looking at $450,000," said the chair of an appellate practice in Washington, D.C.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

'Glass Half-Full': Industry Leaders Talk New Normal for Firm Culture

Post-pandemic hybrid work raises new issues. Lawyers shouldn't have to go part-time to attend to family needs, and leaders must be intentional about including remote workers in big discussions, panelists at ALM's LegalWeek(year) said.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Leadership Succession Planning Increasingly Pushes Women to the Top

One woman leader said there's "really no good excuse" anymore for a firm to fail to have women in top leadership roles.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

NYLJ 100: Large New York Law Firms Tightly Controlled Head Count Growth

Several big firms in New York saw their head count in the state plummet by double-digits.
7 minute read

Legaltech News

CIOs Reveal 4 Mistakes Every Law Firm Innovation Leader Should Avoid

The emerging role of law firm innovation leader comes with its fair share of hurdles and pitfalls. Those spearheading innovation efforts in Big Law share their lessons learned.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

How Innovative Firms Are Harnessing Young Lawyers' Ideas to Gain a Competitive Edge

From legal tech spinoffs to promising new practice areas, here are three firms encouraging young lawyers' creative thinking and developing fertile ground for innovation in the process.
13 minute read

The American Lawyer

As War for Talent Rages, Law Firms Consider How to Disengage

Instead of the "burn-and-churn" associate model, alternatives such as more non-partner-track lawyers and breaking the associate lockstep pay model could be on the horizon.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

As Legal Business Booms From Big Tech, Antitrust Lawyers in Hot Demand

Law firms are seeking both partners and associates with antitrust experience, as Big Tech litigation, M&A and lobbying work ramps up.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Fewer Positions, Younger Workers: How Law Firm Staff Changes Are Shaping Up

"Firms are checking to see if their return on investment in these roles is still worth it."
6 minute read

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