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The American Lawyer

'Window Dressing': How U.K. Associates Really Feel About Six-Figure Starting Salaries

Several industry commentators, associates among them, talk about the unpleasant side of the pay war.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

After Milbank Rolls Out Summer Bonuses, Big Law in 'Waiting' Mode While Associates Watch Eagerly

Many associates are asking whether their firms will give out summer bonuses, putting pressure on firms to match Milbank's bold move, one recruiter noted.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Kirkland Steps Aside While Big Law Bankruptcy Peers Keep Filing in Houston

Kirkland's favorite bankruptcy destination appears off-limits for now, but competing firms haven't shied from the Southern District of Texas following a 2023 scandal.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Law Firms' Lobbying Businesses Add New Clients Focused on Tax Policies

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Holland & Knight, DLA Piper, Phronesis DC, Adams and Reese, BakerHostetler all filed new lobbying registrations since the end of June.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Covington, Wilmer Played Roles in the US-Russia Prisoner Swap

Wilmer was brought in by Wall Street Journal parent Dow Jones to work with officials outside Russia to help secure the release of reporter Evan Gershkovich, while Covington aided U.S.-funded media outlet Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in freeing reporter Alsu Kurmasheva.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Big Law Steadily Building in Charlotte

Among at least eight firms to open or add partner-level attorneys to Charlotte offices this year are Womble Bond Dickinson and Baker Donelson, who made recent moves.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

'Do I Want to Make Partner?' Here's Why More Are Answering 'No'

"I don't think that's because younger lawyers aren't willing to make the number of billable hours," one associate said, "it's more because that path is not as clear as maybe it used to be."
8 minute read

National Law Journal

Sidley Austin Associate Going for Gold in Paris Paralympics

Matt Simpson plays goalball, a sport played exclusively by athletes who are blind or visually impaired. He leaves for Paris in just weeks after returning to the firm from a federal clerkship.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

The Path to Equity Partnership Is Lengthening. Are Firms Making the Change in Good Faith?

While a recent suit against Duane Morris alleges the firm is using the firm's non-equity tier to goose partner profits, some market observers see the ever-extending path to the equity partnership as a recognition of firms' legitimate business needs.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

How New York's Top Boutiques Are Staying Competitive in Associate Compensation and Retention

Many New York-based boutiques—like Holwell Shuster & Goldberg and Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna—are staying close to or on the Cravath scale to be able to compete with firms like Kirkland & Ellis for the best associates.
5 minute read

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