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July 27, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Ropes Is Latest Law Firm to Require Lawyers to Work Four Days a Week in Office

Ropes leaders told lawyers that the additional time in the office will help the firm be successful in a highly competitive market through collaboration.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

July 26, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Michael Best Creates AI-Focused C-Suite Role

Among the first law firms to adopt an AI-focused C-suite role, Michael Best & Friedrich has named Sarah Alt as the firm's first chief process and AI officer, as artificial intelligence grows as a focus for firms and clients.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

July 26, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Because Clients Asked, California Law Firm Moves into Texas With Houston Office

San Diego-based Tyson & Mendes, which opened the Houston office this month, plans to soon add another location in Texas.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

July 25, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Client Service, Growth Are Priorities as Dykema's Chair Preps for Second 3-Year Term

Other near-term challenges for Len Wolfe, chair and chief executive officer, include succession planning and improving diversity and inclusion.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

July 25, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Winston Adds Another Weil Private Equity, Energy Lawyer in Dallas

Winston & Strawn continues to build its private equity practice serving the energy sector by adding Weil, Gotshal & Manges counsel Scott Delaney, closely following moves by others from Weil in the same practice.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

2 minute read

July 24, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Blank Rome Launches in Dallas With 7 Lawyers From 4 Law Firms

Am Law 100 firm Blank Rome opened a Dallas office this month because it has a number of clients in North Texas, and a long-established office in Houston.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

4 minute read

July 21, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Longtime Head of Paul Hastings' Houston Office Jumps to Gibson Dunn

Partners in Texas continue to move from one Big Law firm to another, as lateral hiring continues at a fast clip.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

July 20, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Thompson Coburn Adds Three Lawyers in Dallas

The group includes trial partners from Norton Rose Fulbright and Munck Wilson Mandala, and a Texas state senator.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

July 11, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Firms Are Beefing Up Pro Bono Teams With Specialists

More Big Law firms are hiring lawyers to focus on specific areas of pro bono work, a move that makes the firms' priorities clear and offers a roadmap for growing other social programs.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

6 minute read

July 11, 2023 | The American Lawyer

'Post-Pandemic Reset' Affects Pro Bono Hours in 2022

For the Am Law 200 firms that participated in The American Lawyer 2023 Pro Bono Scorecard, average pro bono hours per lawyer were flat.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

7 minute read