The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Justin Henry | Jessie Yount | December 9, 2022
The incoming associate class at Cooley numbered more than 100 this year. The influx of first-year associates in Big Law will be a challenge for those just laid off.
By Andrew Maloney | December 8, 2022
"Clients start by requesting an AFA and ultimately ask for a pre-negotiated discount," noted a report this week on the frequent usage of discounting plans.
By Andrew Maloney | December 7, 2022
From shifting head count and leverage to reducing office space and hybrid work, law firms have a variety of options next year to maximize profits and increase efficiencies.
By Jacob Polacheck | December 5, 2022
More than half of law firm leaders in a recent survey picked the Southeast for their expansion plans, with 59% of firm business leaders eyeing the region.
By Andrew Maloney | December 1, 2022
Law firms may not want to expand and incur even more expenses after a costly 2021 and 2022. "There's a lot of concern about all of these really high expenses that have been incurred over the last couple years," said Georgetown's Jim Jones.
By Jessie Yount | December 1, 2022
Following rapid expansion in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions, Baltimore-born Offit Kurman has planted a flag in Los Angeles as it continues to ascend the Am Law 200 rankings.
By Andrew Maloney | November 29, 2022
If it used to take 30 days for a payment, it's now taking 60; if it used to take 60 days, it's taking 90, said Citi's Gretta Rusanow.
By ALM Staff | November 28, 2022
How law firms across the U.S. are handling this year's class of partner promotions.
By Andrew Maloney | November 21, 2022
Expectations for a quick surge in profitability appear to have fallen.
The American Lawyer | Commentary
By Dan Binstock and Erin Sears | November 17, 2022
As law firms consider moving associates to busier practice areas rather than facing layoffs, they should consider some less obvious impacts to both the associates and the partners who take them on.
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