June 10, 2020 | The American Lawyer
In an Uncertain Era for Law Firm Real Estate, Landlords Face New Pressures on RentFirms want short-term rent relief during the COVID-19 crisis as they rethink their future real estate needs. But a recent lawsuit involving Jenner & Block shows those conversations don't always work out.
By David Thomas
5 minute read
June 09, 2020 | National Law Journal
Jones Day Loses Bid to Sanction Associates in Gender Bias CaseThe ruling comes three weeks after the same federal judge refused to dismiss disparate-impact claims related to Jones Day's "black box" compensation model but trimmed other discrimination claims.
By David Thomas
2 minute read
June 08, 2020 | The Recorder
Pro Bono Alliance for Protesters Launches as Small Firms Look to Provide Direct SupportA small Los Angeles law firm has helped launch an alliance with about 100 lawyers behind it, while a D.C. attorney offered his firm's office as a break area for protesters.
By David Thomas
3 minute read
June 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Nonprofit Cites Special Risks for Diverse Law Students in Plea for Pandemic SupportThe Diverse Attorney Pipeline Program will award up to $5,000 to women of color law students who have lost their first-year internships at a law firm or a company during the COVID-19 crisis.
By David Thomas
5 minute read
June 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Dorsey & Whitney Ends Partnership With Minneapolis Prosecutors, Spotlighting Racial ImbalanceAs protests sparked by George Floyd's death continue, the firm is ending its 40-year practice of sending associates to help the city prosecute misdemeanors, saying the cases disproportionately affect black communities. Will other law firms follow its lead?
By David Thomas
3 minute read
June 02, 2020 | The Recorder
Baker McKenzie Grows in Northern California With White-Collar LeaderJessica Nall, the former chair of Farella Braun + Martel's white-collar defense and corporate investigations practice, is the ninth partner to join Baker McKenzie's northern California offices since June.
By David Thomas
3 minute read
June 01, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Boies Schiller Sees Another Exit as Ex-UN Diplomat Heads to Jenner & BlockPartner David Pressman is joining Jenner in New York as the firm grows its bench of former U.S. government lawyers.
By David Thomas
4 minute read
May 29, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Boies Schiller Flexner to Replace Associate Formula Bonus System With Market Rate SchemeAdvocates say the new system is a step toward transparency for the notoriously opaque firm. Critics say the old formula-based system was intrinsic to BSF's entrepreneurial culture.
By Dylan Jackson | David Thomas
4 minute read
May 28, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Pandemic Slows Lateral Hiring as Firms Look for Guaranteed WinnersThe COVID-19 crisis has cast a pall over the lateral market, but "unicorn" partners and groups in hot practices are still forcing firms into competition.
By David Thomas
5 minute read
May 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Ex-Big Law Lawyers Expand Chicago Corporate Boutique as Pandemic Hits Larger FirmsThe founding partners of Croke Fairchild Morgan & Beres said low overhead and competitive billing rates have served them well during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to growth.
By David Thomas
4 minute read
Trending Stories
- 1Did Johnson & Johnson's Proposed $8B Talc Bankruptcy Plan Just Jump to $9.1B?
- 2Tensions Ripple Through Partnerships As Law Firm Culture Shifts to Bottom Line Focus
- 3Procopio Cory Managing Partner John Alessio Dies at 55
- 4Four Law Firm Mergers That Could Make Sense
- 5The 2024 Midlevel Associates Survey: The Rankings
More from ALM
- Morgan & Morgan Class Action Attorneys Detail Pathway to Success Within Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice 1 minute read
- Holwell Shuster & Goldberg Partners Leverage 'Hostile' Witnesses to Secure $101 Million Verdict Against Walmart 1 minute read
- Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024: Mike Andolina, Partner, White & Case 1 minute read