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September 28, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Law Firm Staff Are Flouting Office Returns—And Will Leave for More Remote WorkIf law firms fail to improve the hybrid working model, many staff will actively look for a more flexible working environment, warns a new report.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
September 28, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Office Return Mandates Heighten 'Stand-Off' Between Law Firms and WorkersNearly half of young lawyers in a new survey said they would leave their place of employment for a greater ability to work remotely elsewhere.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
September 27, 2022 | The American Lawyer
With Eyes on Competition and Culture, Law Firm Highlights Women in Power"Just having the chance to be a female-led firm, I think we've had a ton of opportunities around that," said Jessica Fairchild of Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
September 23, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Midsize Firms Have Been Boosted by Real Estate, Litigation Practices"Those all being in the black offset a lot of M&A and bankruptcy," says Thomson Reuters analyst Bill Josten.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
September 22, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Report: For Now, Midsize Firms Are in an Enviable PositionFirms outside of the Am Law 200 have increased demand, stemmed productivity declines and fared well in the face of lawyer attrition, according to analysts at Thomson Reuters.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
September 21, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Looking for More Growth, Eversheds Moves to New Space in ChicagoThe firm opened in Chicago in 2019 with three lawyers, and now boasts 16 attorneys and around 10 business professionals.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
September 20, 2022 | International Edition
The World's Largest Law Firms Go From Historic Highs to High UncertaintyThe world's largest 200 law firms have enjoyed an era of prosperity but are entering an era of complexity.
By Andrew Maloney
8 minute read
September 19, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland's 'Rising Star' Strategy Drives Lateral Moves, Client DevelopmentDue to the firm's size, Kirkland's recruiting strategy plays out on a larger scale, and it doesn't have to tailor the strategy to the ups and downs of the legal industry.
By Andrew Maloney
7 minute read
September 16, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms Are Shifting Their Sights to 2023, but the Outlook Remains MurkyLaw firm leaders and analysts who've begun charting a path for 2023 say next year is a big question mark.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
September 14, 2022 | The American Lawyer
'People Aren't Leaving': Law Firms Are Seeing 'Stickier' LawyersMore lawyers are staying put at their present firms, especially as the fourth quarter approaches, both due to individual prospects and because of more deliberate hiring from firms.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
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