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New York Law Journal

Boies Schiller Brings Back Peter Skinner in Two-Lawyer Lateral Hire

"I quickly realized that, as great a firm that Morrison & Foerster is, the smaller litigation-focused firm definitely just fits my comfort level better," Peter Skinner said.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Paul Hastings Managing Director of Finance Leaves for CFO Role at Akin

After about 18 months at Paul Hastings, Brian Sakala said he was motivated to move because of Akin's trajectory and the opportunity to step into the shoes of the CFO role.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Jenner Selects New MP, with Katya Jestin Stepping Back From Role

Firm revenue is projected to be up more than 48% relative to 2020 by end of the year, meaning a little more than $660.5 million in 2024.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Former Sidley Restructuring Partner Joins Clifford Chance Amid Germany Push

The partner will reunite with two other former Sidley partners, Patrick Schulz and Andreas Steiger, both of whom left the firm to join Clifford Chance earlier this year.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Latham, Winston Add Texas Big Law Partners Working in Energy Sector

Latham & Watkins hired a King & Spalding project development partner in Houston and Winston & Strawn brought on a Squire Patton Boggs partner in Dallas, as Big Law partners continue to make moves in Texas.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Sullivan & Cromwell Didn't Ignore FTX Red Flags, Second Examiner Report Concludes

FTX Group's in-house counsel withheld information in communications with Sullivan & Cromwell that prevented the law firm from seeing red flags, the report stated.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Former Jones Day Associates Will Get a Trial in Dad Bias Suit

The sealed ruling, issued Wednesday, also denied former firm associates Mark Savignac and Julia Sheketoff's request for summary judgment.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Freshfields, Simpson, Kirkland, Paul Weiss Among Big Firms on International Deals

Law firms that have large groups of dealmakers both inside and outside the U.S. appear to be benefiting from a series of international deals lately.
9 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Venus Williams Tells WIPL Crowd: 'Living Your Dreams Should Be Easy'

"More than anything, being well and successful and living your dream should be easy. It should be enjoyable, and it should be fun, and that's the way I've always lived my life,' Venus Williams said.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Are Lead Attorney Relationships More Important Now Than Law Firm Brands?

"Companies are now more focused on getting the 'best' in each area of the law. Firm A for M&A, Firm B for IP work, Firm C for securities litigation, for example," one law firm leader noted.
7 minute read

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