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The American Lawyer

A Year of War: Law Firms in the Middle East Persevere

One year after turmoil in the Middle East erupted following the Hamas attack in Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza, law firms across the region have continued to function. But the cost of war has taken its toll.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

These Am Law 100 Law Firms Are Expanding Their New York Footprints

As big leases come up for renewal, firms with New York offices now have competitive offers from current and potential landlords. Some are staying put.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Turning the Tables: Defense Litigators Embrace Lawsuits, Alleging Fraud at Plaintiffs Shops

"This is a new direction in civil litigation and a new approach by the defense," said Tyson & Mendes partner and head of communications Ashley Fetyko.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Tales From the Trenches: What Outside Counsel Do That GCs Find Inexcusable

"I had this one outside counsel where every time I'd ask him to weigh in, he'd be like, 'That's a business issue,'" said Michele Kloeppel, a partner at Thompson Coburn who formerly was corporate counsel at Panera.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

How Sidley Is Trying to Corner the Private Equity Market in London

By adding a five-partner leveraged finance team from Latham, Sidley made ripples across the industry recently. Here's what it really means.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Internal Leadership Revamp Aids Growth of Spencer Fane

"We don't believe it is feasible for a practice group leader or co-leaders to effectively execute on everything in the current job description of a practice group leader," firm chair Pat Whalen said.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Rupert Murdoch Trust Trial Underscores Lucrative Nature of High-End Private Client Practices

Trusts and estates disputes can generate more legal work than mainstream practices when firms commit to the practice area. However, the practice doesn't come without risk.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Is Big Law's Nonequity Tier a 'Parking Lot' or a 'Ladder'?

Some firm leaders say nonequity tiers can offer women and diverse lawyers earlier opportunities, while others say they've seen a lack of transparency and "moving goalposts."
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Baker McKenzie Sets Profitability Goals, Focusing on New York

"Our U.S. [PEP] would land us around No. 39. Our goal is to be playing in the top 25," said Colin Murray, the firm's North American CEO.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

After This Am Law 200 Firm Fled London, Doubters Are Questioning Its Growth Strategy

St. Louis-founded Armstrong Teasdale is also in the process of exiting Boston and Salt Lake City.
8 minute read

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