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February 05, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Hire Up: The Week Big Law Built Boutiques, Broke New GroundIn the first week of February, Big Law partners in the lateral market made some bold moves.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
February 03, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Looking for Growth in Tech Deals, Holland Adds Transactions Leader From OrrickGlynna Christian, who advises fintech startups and Fortune 100 companies, said she anticipates clients will move with her to Holland.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
February 02, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Associates Bore the Brunt of Attorney Cuts in 2020Firms employed 1.6% fewer attorneys in 2020 than at the same point in 2019, "a pace reminiscent of 2009 and the Great Recession," according to a new Thomson Reuters Peer Monitor Index report.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
February 01, 2021 | The American Lawyer
After Profits Soared in 2020, Firms Optimistic About Revenue Uptick This YearNet income growth was up an average 9.9% in 2020, while Am Law 50 firms saw a 12.7% rise, according to a Wells Fargo survey of 130 firms.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
January 28, 2021 | National Law Journal
Will Kirkland Bring Back Alumni From the Trump Administration?The firm emerged as one of the top law firms feeding legal talent into the Trump administration. But few have returned so far.
By Andrew Maloney | Dan Roe
5 minute read
January 25, 2021 | The American Lawyer
In More Movement in Denver, Litigation Group Jumps to Spencer FaneThe 10 lateral attorneys represent "a lot of household name insurance companies," and they are optimistic their clients will follow them to the new firm.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
January 25, 2021 | The American Lawyer
No Opportunity Wasted: Even as Lateral Hiring Cratered in 2020, Some Stayed BusyThe lateral market dried up when the pandemic hit, falling 30% compared with 2019. But recruiters and opportunistic firms were as busy as ever by year's end.
By Andrew Maloney
7 minute read
January 24, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Sullivan & Cromwell M&A Partner Heads to Paul Weiss"I expect [Krishna Veeraraghavan] joining us to greatly accelerate a process we've seen over the last [several] years, which is huge growth in our public company M&A practice," said Scott Barshay.
By Andrew Maloney | Christine Simmons
4 minute read
January 20, 2021 | The Recorder
Paul Weiss Builds Northern California Office With Orrick, Kirkland Partner Hires"This is the first step," said chairman Brad Karp. "Interest has been intense, and I anticipate you'll see several additional hires in the months to come."
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
January 19, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Big Firms Bulk Up Teams to Evaluate ProfitabilityParticularly high-performing firms are now employing a handful of analysts to help them paint more granular pictures of revenue and expenses.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
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