March 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Sidley Austin Cancels Partners Meeting in Florida Amid Coronavirus SpreadSidley, which was scheduled to hold an all-partners meeting next month in Boca Raton, is the latest firm to curtail plans in response to concerns over COVID-19.
By David Thomas
3 minute read
March 03, 2020 | The Recorder
Another 3 Leave Pivoting Irell for Paul Hastings, Wilson SonsiniThe departures come one month after Irell & Manella announced its plans to focus only on high-value litigation work in intellectual property and complex commercial litigation.
By David Thomas
4 minute read
March 02, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Big Law Has Saturated the Biggest U.S. Cities. Where Is the Next Frontier?From Phoenix to Nashville, large firms are now pushing into emerging markets in search of growth—and finding risks and rewards along the way.
By David Thomas
12 minute read
February 28, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Latham Cancels Global Partners' Meeting in New York, Citing Virus FearsLatham & Watkins is the latest big firm taking steps to head off potential coronavirus infections.
By David Thomas
3 minute read
February 27, 2020 | The Recorder
Ex-Thelen Chairman, Howrey Vet Is Latest Hire for Fast-Growing King & SpaldingStephen O'Neal is the 13th lateral partner King & Spalding has added this month, a streak that includes six mass tort litigators from Orrick and a trio of international arbitrators from Kirkland & Ellis.
By David Thomas
3 minute read
February 26, 2020 | The American Lawyer
King & Spalding Extends Lateral Hiring Tear With 2 More From OrrickThe moves bring King & Spalding's lateral partner haul to at least a dozen so far in February in New York, Washington and Chicago.
By David Thomas
3 minute read
February 26, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Latham Revenues Surge to $3.76 Billion on Strong DemandPartner profits were also up significantly in what chairman Richard Trobman called an "absolutely amazing year."
By David Thomas
6 minute read
February 25, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Dentons Defends Sprawling Verein Structure, Blasting $32M Malpractice VerdictThe 10,000-lawyer megafirm found its "polycentric" model facing scrutiny in a fight over client conflicts.
By David Thomas
6 minute read
February 25, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Beating the Pack on Client Demand, Mayer Brown Boosts Revenue, ProfitsThe firm plans to emphasize U.S. growth in coming years, especially in California and New York.
By David Thomas
5 minute read
February 21, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Smaller Cities Play Catch-Up With Chicago in Hot Midwest MarketA relatively rosy 2019 for law firms wasn't confined to the country's big money centers.
By David Thomas
5 minute read
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