Dan Roe
I'm a reporter covering the business of law, focusing on Florida-based and national law firms for the Daily Business Review, The American Lawyer, Law.com and other ALM publications. Reach me at: [email protected] or on Twitter at @dan_roe_.
June 08, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Shifting Big Law Power Dynamics Pave Way for More 4-Day Attendance PoliciesNot every large firm wants to mandate four days of attendance, but those that do are feeling more empowered than ever.
By Dan Roe | Patrick Smith
3 minute read
June 08, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms Must Rise to Challenge if Affirmative Action Ends, DEI Officers Say"Firms with highly inclusive cultures will win the war for talent because all employees will feel they belong at the firm and can thrive," said Akerman's Cassandra Caldwell.
By Dan Roe
5 minute read
June 07, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Davis Polk to Mandate 4 Days a Week in the Office for All U.S. Attorneys, StaffThe policy is slated to take effect the week after Labor Day.
By Dan Roe
2 minute read
June 02, 2023 | The American Lawyer
As Layoffs Loom, How Much Control Do Associates Have Over Low Billable Hours?As law firms wait and see whether the economy picks up in the third quarter, associates at risk of layoffs are feeling the other side of the billable hour's wrath.
By Dan Roe
6 minute read
May 31, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Former Sullivan & Cromwell Chair Dies at 89Ricardo A. Mestres Jr. practiced at Sullivan & Cromwell for 62 years, leading the firm from 1995 to 2000.
By Dan Roe
2 minute read
May 31, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Diversity Improving at Law Firms, but Forces Are Working Against Those EffortsDiversity advancements face roadblocks amid anti-DEI laws and the possible end of affirmative action. Law firm diversity professionals are looking to defend and continue those gains.
By Dan Roe
10 minute read
May 31, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Gibson Dunn Hires O'Melveny Restructuring Co-Chair in New YorkJoseph Zujkowski joined Gibson Dunn after 10 years at his former firm.
By Dan Roe
2 minute read
May 30, 2023 | The American Lawyer
In Battle for Billable Hours, Not Coming in Will Cost Some Associates Their Jobs"Frankly, I do not give assignments to associates and junior partners who are not in the office at least 3 days a week," wrote one Am Law 100 practice leader.
By Dan Roe
6 minute read
May 25, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Cuts 47 Staff Globally, Citing Excess Capacity in Secretarial and Administrative RolesThe global law firm announced the layoffs Thursday morning, stating affected employees had been notified and provided with "competitive" severance benefits and outplacement assistance.
By Dan Roe
2 minute read
May 22, 2023 | The American Lawyer
More First-Year Deferrals Likely as Firms Grapple With Dormant Corporate Practices, Large Incoming Class SizesSome firms are considering deferring start dates to January, coinciding with an expected uptick in demand.
By Dan Roe
3 minute read
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