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The American Lawyer

As Coronavirus Ravages the Economy, Bankruptcy Attorneys Prepare for the Flood

Big Law has been anticipating an uptick in bankruptcy and restructuring work. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be coming sooner than expected.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

For Some Law Firm Support Staff, Pandemic Brings New Uncertainty

With the coronavirus pandemic resulting in most law firms working from home, some law firm staff are having an easier time adapting than others.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

How Big Law Shaped Private Equity and Rode the Wave to Record Revenue

Facilitated by the innovative lawyers who designed creative tax vehicles, corporate structures and deal incentives as the industry blossomed, private equity has become a cycle of prosperity that has helped push Big Law forward.
13 minute read

The American Lawyer

New Deals for a New Day: In a Changing M&A Landscape, Lawyers Are Getting Creative

M&A lawyers are being forced to innovate in order to overcome a new slew of hurdles and meet clients' expectations.
12 minute read

The American Lawyer

Some Firms Press On With Summers, While Others Wait and See

The coronavirus pandemic and its economic impacts have law firms considering belt-tightening, but it's not yet clear whether many firms will cut or change their summer associate programs.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

'It's a Full Stop': Law Firm Mergers Slow Amid COVID-19

Law firms are still interested in merging, but the inability to meet face-to-face and trying to navigate these uncharted waters appears to have ground some merger discussions to a halt.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Legal Technologists Are in High Demand, but Will They Be Stifled by the Profession?

The market for data and tech experts is heating up, but equity restrictions and an undefined career path could hold them back.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

What Can Be Learned From 'Virtual' Firms as Coronavirus Necessitates Remote Work?

Brick-and-mortar firms weren't built with remote work in mind, say the leaders of distributed firms, so they face obstacles both physical and cultural as more attorneys log in from home to limit the spread of COVID-19.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

With Secondments on the Rise, Do the Costs Outweigh the Benefits?

Secondments can do plenty of good for law firms, but often at great cost. As clients ramp up their requests, we examine how firms are approaching their arrangements.
11 minute read

The American Lawyer

Should Law Schools Do More to Develop Business-Ready Attorneys?

Indiana University Maurer School of Law professor William Henderson takes a different approach to the idea of associate training.
3 minute read

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