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December 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Sidley Austin Elects Biggest Combined Class of Partners and Counsel in Firm History

The firm elected 38 partners and 27 counsel in its latest round of promotions.
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December 11, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Wachtell Helps Miami Dolphins Secure One of NFL’s First Private Equity Deals

After the NFL agreed to allow private equity firms to invest in its franchises earlier this year, the Miami Dolphins is now one of the first teams to welcome the purchase of a stake in the team. The deal was aided by a team at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz.
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December 11, 2024 | National Law Journal

Can Law Firms Avoid Landing on 'Enemy' List During the Trump Administration?

Large law firms appear to be keeping their heads down for now, not looking to make waves with the incoming administration.
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December 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Former Morgan Lewis Chair John Shenefield Dies at 85

Morgan Lewis said he played a crucial role in helping to develop, evolve and expand the law firm during his time as chair.
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December 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Holy Grail: Can Changing Big Law Recruiting, Hiring and Training Lead to Greater Retention?

Hiring 100 lawyers per year means a $100 million investment; by year 2.5, you are still trying to recoup its investment, but with 30-50% fewer lawyers.
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December 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

MoFo Poaches More Tech Talent From Goodwin With 3-Partner ECVC Group

Goodwin partner Peter Fusco joins as co-chair of MoFo's ECVC group alongside two Goodwin associates who were elevated to partner.
2 minute read
December 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Linklaters Sets Up Sandbox to Test AI Concepts

Many of the systems being tested in the AI sandbox have stemmed from ideas suggested by Linklaters’ team.
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December 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Is London’s Litigation Market in Trouble?

Against the backdrop of PACCAR, the Mastercard settlement this month rattled a litigation market that is facing what some have indicated are near-existential threats.
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December 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Boies Schiller Increases Federal Clerkship Bonus to $150K Amid Hiring Uptick

The firm aims to lead the market for federal district and appellate clerks, said chairman-elect Matthew Schwartz.
3 minute read
December 10, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Top Tips for Lateral Partners: Part Two

"So many things can go off the rails" in the latter stages of the process, Binstock writes in the latest "Dear Dan" column.
6 minute read

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