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August 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

AFAs Will Grow as Firms Increase Gen AI Usage, New Survey Finds

"When we first saw AFAs hit the market, it was totally client-driven. With this new shift, it could be law firm-driven, because their profitability is at stake," said Barnes & Thornburg's Cassie Vertovec, one of the authors of the study.

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August 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Clark Hill Adds Litigator in Continuation of NY Office Expansion

The hire is part of the firm's plan to expand on the East Coast and in New York.

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August 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer

As Associates Watch for Summer Bonuses, Timing Expectations Pushed Back

"If it doesn't happen this week, that doesn't mean that it won't happen at all," noted one Big Law associate recruiter.

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August 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Paul Weiss, Recruiting Another Cleary Partner, Adds Rising M&A Star

Nickolas Bogdanovich's move comes less than five months after Cleary M&A partner James "Jim" Langston decamped for Paul Weiss.

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August 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal

New York Lawyers 'Stunned and Devastated' Over Chris Morvillo Disappearance

"Along with everyone else, we're devastated by the news out of Italy concerning the ship. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris' family," Elkan Abramowitz said.

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August 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal

High School Internships Offer Window Into Big Law for Underserved Communities

"We want students to believe that they can have a career in law regardless of the communities in which they lived," said Tamika Edwards, the head of Legal Outreach.

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August 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Paul Weiss Adds New Derivatives Partner From A&O Shearman

Kerri Durso is the latest to join the firm amid continued expansion of its corporate transactions practice.

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August 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Recruiting From Crowell and Paul Hastings, Allen Matkins Builds in New York

Two new lateral partners at Allen Matkins said that they had full dockets, as all of their clients joined them from their previous firms.

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August 14, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Partners Confront 'Deeply Uncomfortable' Client Communications on Soaring Billing Rates

Law firms are increasingly relying on engagement letters or online e-billing platforms to alert clients of rate increases, even though less personalized communication can frustrate clients, sources say.

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August 12, 2024 | The American Lawyer

After Milbank Rolls Out Summer Bonuses, Big Law in 'Waiting' Mode While Associates Watch Eagerly

Many associates are asking whether their firms will give out summer bonuses, putting pressure on firms to match Milbank's bold move, one recruiter noted.

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