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The Legal Intelligencer

How Midsize Firms Fit Summer Associates Into the New Normal

Many midsize firms scrapped summer programs years ago, but two Pennsylvania firms were determined to keep theirs running, even during a pandemic.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

The Pandemic Is Affecting Young Lawyer Mental Health, and Secrecy at Firms Doesn't Help

Anxiety and depression among young people is spiking, and an opaque strategy on firm finances and staffing may contribute to stress.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

Even During a Pandemic, Law Firm Marketing Requires More Than a Virtual Handshake

The first virtual panel of 2020 LMA Tech Midwest Week examined how law firm marketing departments have refined their efforts in the face of COVID-19. With so many firms dropping content online these days, grabbing client attention may require a more personal approach.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Midsize Firms Are Weathering the Storm, but Must Remain Vigilant

Reports from Citi Private Bank's Law Firm Group and Altman Weil recommend continued discipline by midsize firms to protect the bottom line.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

The COVID Pandemic Could Kill the Partner Office

As remote work becomes the norm, law firms are rethinking how much space a private office really requires.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Davis Polk's Changes Highlight Increasing Focus on Partner Comp During Pandemic

The firm's partner compensation system—from the highest paid to the lowest paid—has been roughly 3-to-1 in recent years, from roughly $6 million to about $2 million.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

For 2020, Revenue May Fall, but Profitability Is Largely Expected to Hold

In this uncertain climate, firms' biggest priority is keeping top talent happy, making profitability a big focal point.
7 minute read

Legaltech News

As Law Firm Incubators Go Virtual, Legal Tech Startups Feel the Limitations

While there's a downside inhibiting spontaneous interaction and collaborations, law firms say a hybrid approach to incubators will likely continue after COVID-19 because of the efficiency and broad reach videoconferencing provides.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

More Cuts Coming as Firms Slim Down to Keep Partner Pockets Full

Altman Weil consultant Eric Seeger has spoken with roughly three dozen managing partners over the last month. Every one is looking into a head-count reduction.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Can Law Firms Fix the Leadership Gap Before It's Too Late?

The legal industry is facing a future of immense change, raising the bar for leadership. But most law firms lack adequate leadership training and development programs. For some, that could be a bad recipe.
11 minute read

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