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September 12, 2022 | The American Lawyer
With Antitrust at 'Historic' Moment, Shook Hardy Adds DOJ LitigatorRyan Sandrock, who will co-lead Shook's antitrust group, worked on the government's landmark claims against Google search, as well as claims against a $13 billion merger between healthcare companies.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
September 07, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Cooley Associate One of 10 Victims in Seattle-Area Plane CrashGabrielle Hanna, described as a "burgeoning star" at Cooley, died in a plane crash over the weekend that took the lives of every passenger aboard.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
August 31, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Seeing Growing Talent Opportunity, Honigman Opens in IsraelLawyers from Davis Polk, Goodwin, Pillsbury, Ellenoff Grossman and Roberts & Holland have joined Honigman's subsidiary in Israel.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
August 29, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Adds 2 More From Latham, With Funds Activity Busy as EverKirkland and others are increasing their hiring in investment funds practices while gearing up for new rules and scrutiny on fund clients.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
August 26, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Big Law Will Likely 'Rightsize' Attorney Ranks Through Attrition, Performance ReviewsWhile mass layoffs are unlikely at the moment, law firms will manage ranks by taking more subtle measures to balance slower demand and increased payroll expenses, analysts say.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
August 26, 2022 | The American Lawyer
NY Law Firm Taps Kirkland Partner to Launch in ChicagoJohn Worth, opening Phillips Lytle's Chicago office, said through relationships he's made at Kirkland, "there is a fertile ground for referrals."
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
August 25, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Where Is Big Law Still Looking to Grow?While law firm leaders want to keep growing in the largest U.S. cities, the surge of activity in Miami may not be over.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
August 23, 2022 | The American Lawyer
'Exploding' Growth in Utah Leads to Tax Additions at Holland & HartBy growing in Salt Lake, the firm is also seeking a competitive edge against several new Big Law entrants.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
August 23, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Is Law Firm 'Free Agency' Pushing Clients and Firms Apart?As law firms mix and match partners and associates on a client's matters, client relationships can diminish.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
August 22, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms Likely to Make 'Course Corrections' as Inflation Challenges BillingAverage billing rate hikes of 5.8% in 2022, per Wells Fargo Private Bank, lag behind the sharper increases of recent years. They also trail the U.S. inflation rate.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
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