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May 01, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Silver Lining

Madoff work boosted 700-lawyer Baker & Hostetler's revenue last year by 17 percent, to $386 million. The firm's profits per partner jumped 28 percent, to $765,000.
14 minute read
May 01, 2005 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland Kicked

He didn't yell, "You're fired!," but it was just as dramatic. Close to 5 p.m. on March 22, only days before a high-stakes trial was set to begin, Morgan Stanley chief legal officer Donald Kempf, Jr., calmly watched his local counsel in a West Palm Beach courtroom deliver a staggering blow to his lead lawyers at Kirkland & Ellis. Carlton Fields made a last-minute motion to substitute lead counsel and request a continuance.
5 minute read
January 02, 2012 | The American Lawyer

A Higher Calling

Directly or indirectly, Sidley Austin plays a role in 40 percent of the cases the Supreme Court hears every term. Over the last 25 years, its lawyers have argued 96 high court cases.
6 minute read
July 01, 2008 | The American Lawyer

Has Alice Martin Knowingly Prosecuted Innocent People?

The government is investigating cases brought by the Birmingham U.S. Attorney. The victims of her failed prosecutions believe they already know the answer.
7 minute read
November 01, 2009 | The American Lawyer

Developments: Sudden Stop

State Budget Cuts threaten to stall court-ordered reforms.
3 minute read
December 01, 2010 | The American Lawyer

For Davis Polk, Dodd-Frank Pays

The firm proves The Wall Street Journal right.
3 minute read
November 30, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Muscle Man

Will President Obama continue to aggressively extend his executive reach?
5 minute read
October 30, 2008 | The American Lawyer

Putting Their Heads Together

To balance managing with practicing, three partners at San Francisco's Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass are sharing a role that used to be filled by one managing partner.
6 minute read

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