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The American Lawyer

COVID Pushed Firms to Overhaul How They Connect With Clients. They Aren't Going Back.

Firms have found new paths to connect with clients and develop business during the pandemic, and the changes appear permanent.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

As Firms Restructure Staffs for the Post-Pandemic Future, Who Will Be Protected and Exposed?

Law firms are preparing for the future as they navigate the present, illuminating some clear trends about what staffing will look like when the crisis is over.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

Law Firm CIOs: Remote Working Is Actually Helping the Shadow IT Problem

Suddenly transitioning to a remote work environment and working for months without direct guidance from management might seem like a perfect storm for significant shadow IT problems, but law firms said that's not the case.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

The Best Firms in the UK Might Be From the US

A first attempt at a U.K. analog to The A-List shows that U.S. firms outpaced their U.K.-headquartered peers.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

General Counsel Need to Get Comfortable Asking About Origination Credit

Without the client push, origination credits are unlikely to change, and diversity efforts will suffer.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

As China's Major Firms Navigate Their First Transition of Power, Challenges Await

At some of the nation's largest firms, first-generation leaders are just now beginning to age out.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

System Update: The Pandemic Is Pushing Firms to Change Partner Comp Plans

Law firms were already feeling pressure to rethink their approach to partner compensation, but the current crisis has forced them to reach deeper into the toolbox for solutions.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Why Analysts Caution Against Forecasting Based on Declining 2020 Demand

Demand has faltered in ways the legal industry hasn't seen since the Great Recession, but industry analysts warn against reading too much into it just yet.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Energy Law Is Changing. These Firms Are Moving Full Steam Ahead.

As firms prepare for a shift in work, they are adding lawyers with varied experience in the energy sector, such as Paul Hastings, which recently hired two Baker Botts partners in San Francisco.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Porter Wright Withdraws From Pennsylvania Election Case Amid Public Scrutiny

Late Thursday, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur withdrew from a federal lawsuit that alleged 'irregularities' in Pennsylvania's election procedure. It has also been involved in state court cases over the election.
4 minute read

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