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The American Lawyer

The Second Hundred Are Being Lapped by the Top Tier

The group as a whole declined in all major metrics, but eight Second Hundred firms had double-digit revenue growth and 22 hit at least 5 percent.
14 minute read

The American Lawyer

Racist Rant, Other Events Show Social Media's Power Over Lawyers

A racist rant. Scrutiny over prolific billable hours. Controversy over arbitration pacts. All three have made news in the legal world in the past few months, and all were thrust into the spotlight through social media.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Across the Atlantic, #MeToo Complaints Get Counted

While lawyers in the U.S. and the U.K. have yet to feel the full effect of the #MeToo movement, the regulatory environment on the other side of the Atlantic may offer a more fertile ground for rooting out misconduct.
9 minute read

The American Lawyer

The Legal Market Is Looking Up, Citi Q1 Survey Shows

The first quarter of 2018 continued the growth trends experienced at the end of 2017 and leave a lot to look forward to for firms as they move further into the year. But volatility and stratification still lurk.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

With Schneiderman's Downfall, #MeToo Grips the Legal World

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's resignation adds another name to the list of prominent male figures in the legal world who have fallen from grace in the wake of #MeToo.
5 minute read

International Edition

US Firms Ramp Up UK Presence as Latest Lateral Figures Highlight Aggressive London Recruitment

King & Wood Mallesons' demise and ambitious growth strategies propelled U.S. firms to new head count heights in London.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

'Mommy Track' Lawsuit Aside, Many Firms Look to Make Life Easier on Parents

Many law firms have continually expanded their support programs for new parents as they discover that official parental leave policies alone do little to end the perception of gender inequality and a "mommy track."
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Should Top Law Schools Care About Innovation?

Northwestern Law School's foray into training students for legal operations roles has its dean facing existential questions about legal market change.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

The Big Law Boomerang That Brings In-House Attorneys Back to Firms

What makes corporate counsel return to law firm work?
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

The 2018 Am Law 100

The country's largest law firms thumbed their proverbial noses at tough market conditions, posting some of the most significant gains since the Great Recession.
5 minute read

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