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The American Lawyer

The Battle for Talent: How Today's Competitive Market is Reshaping Hiring Practices

American Lawyer's Talent Show series examines how the highly competitive talent market in the legal industry is reshaping hiring norms in the legal profession.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Your Own Physical Trainer: How Some Law Firms Are Offering Office Perks Amid Return Plans

Wigdor, which has hired a physical trainer for its attorneys and staff, is one of several law firms adding unique perks in attempting to reacclimate employees to in-office work.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Debevoise Faced a Demand Crisis. Its Solution Required Change From the Ground Up.

To revive flagging demand, Debevoise & Plimpton embarked on a yearslong, radical journey to reorganize and reorient its future.
12 minute read

Legaltech News

Law Firms' Return to the Office Could Unleash Cybersecurity Risks

Many large and midsize firms have been proactively controlling and monitoring employee devices for cyber threats. But a year working outside of the office left some law firms' electronics unpatched and at potentially higher cyber risk.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

How a Big Law Spinoff Became a Go-To Cybersecurity Fixer for Law Firms and Others

A Pennsylvania firm founded by lawyers from Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith has grown to 94 lawyers in just five years with clientele across industries, including among the Am Law 200.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

In the Struggle for Market Share, Law Firms Are Doubling Down on Their Strengths

As demand surges, firms are searching for ways to secure a bigger slice of the pie, and that often means leaning harder into what they're known for.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

The Art of Developing and Maintaining Make-or-Break Client Relationships

In a competitive landscape that has flooded clients with choices, innovative thinking and flexibility are at the heart of law firms' efforts to keep major clients satisfied and bring in new ones.
11 minute read

The American Lawyer

An M&A Talent Bubble Is Forming. What Happens When It Pops?

Law firms are scrambling to hire and retain young lawyers to handle transactional work. "How many associates will be left without chairs when the music stops?"
7 minute read

National Law Journal

The Law Firms With Native American Practices Get Ready for Busy Times Ahead

The few firms with practice areas dedicated to Native American issues are poised to benefit the most from increased activity in business, regulation and government. 
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

Do Office Run-Ins Spark Ideas? Should Lawyers Care?

What's been missing in virtual work is not the idea-generating opportunities from spontaneous interactions but the teaching opportunities.
5 minute read

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