May 07, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Is a 2-Week Summer Associate Program Even Worth It? Kirkland Isn't the Only Firm That Thinks SoKirkland & Ellis, Sidley Austin, Baker & Hostetler and others aggressively whittled down their summer programs this week. With firms already operating remotely, observers said that's a pretty good option.
By David Thomas
4 minute read
May 06, 2020 | The Recorder
Baker McKenzie Continues Bay Area Push With Simpson Thacher DealmakerMarcela Robledo is the fourth new corporate partner to join the mega-firm in San Francisco and Palo Alto in recent months.
By David Thomas
3 minute read
May 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Mayer Brown Cuts Nonequity Lawyer, Staff Salaries Amid Coronavirus UncertaintyThese cuts come on top of a 20% reduction in monthly draws and a distribution suspension for the first half of 2020 Mayer Brown's equity partners agreed to in March.
By David Thomas
3 minute read
May 06, 2020 | National Law Journal
Meet the Small-Town Lawyer Squaring Off With Illinois' Governor Over COVID-19 LockdownThomas DeVore's firm has just a handful of lawyers and he doesn't specialize in constitutional law. But he's front and center in a fight over J.B. Pritzker's authority, amid a backlash over state shutdowns nationwide.
By David Thomas
5 minute read
May 05, 2020 | The American Lawyer
From Canceled to 'Business as Usual,' Law Firms Go Their Own Way on Summer Associate ProgramsBig Law firms tend to stick with the pack, but Latham & Watkins, Nixon Peabody, Wilson Sonsini and others are charting their own paths on summer programs.
By David Thomas
5 minute read
May 04, 2020 | National Law Journal
A&O Nabs International Arbitration Leader From Jenner, Seeking Americas EdgeState Department alum Patrick Pearsall co-chaired Jenner & Block's international arbitration group and led its public international law practice. He joins Allen & Overy just weeks after a pair of Justice Department veterans joined the Magic Circle firm in D.C. from Orrick.
By David Thomas
4 minute read
May 04, 2020 | The American Lawyer
'The Standards Have Changed. I'll Say What I Want': Lawyer Who Said Trump's Insults Excused His Conduct Is Facing SanctionsIllinois regulators have recommended suspending Chicago attorney Charles Cohn for at least three months after he repeatedly insulted another lawyer in an insurance coverage case.
By David Thomas
3 minute read
May 01, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Davis Polk Doubles Down Against Ex-Associate in Race Bias Suit, Citing 'Deficient' PerformanceThe firm is asking a federal judge to throw out most of the discrimination claims lodged by a black former associate, Kaloma Cardwell.
By David Thomas
4 minute read
April 29, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Mueller Prosecutor Andrew Weissmann to Join Jenner & Block as Investigations Co-ChairmanWeissmann is busy finishing up a book about his career and work on Robert Mueller's team, which included prosecuting Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort.
By David Thomas
4 minute read
April 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer
O'Melveny US Restructuring Chief Jumps to Latham as Bankruptcy Work SwellsSuzzanne Uhland is the latest prominent bankruptcy and restructuring lawyer to swap firms as the coronavirus drives demand.
By David Thomas
3 minute read
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