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Dylan Jackson

Dylan Jackson

Dylan Jackson writes about the business of law and race. He can be reached at [email protected] or 305-347-6677. On Twitter @DylanBJackson

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July 16, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

'Our Profession Cannot Long Endure a Remote Work Model,' Morgan Stanley CLO Tells Law Firms

"I strongly believe that firms that return to the office will have a significant performance advantage over those that do not," CLO Eric Grossman wrote in a letter to Morgan Stanley's outside law firms.

By Dan Packel | Patrick Smith | Dylan Jackson | Christine Simmons

7 minute read

July 14, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Studying, Sleeping, Commuting—What Helps and Hurts Bar Preparation

A study asked law school graduates studying for the bar exam to keep a diary of their habits leading up to the exam.

By Dylan Jackson

3 minute read

July 13, 2021 | The Recorder

Baker & Hostetler Poaches McGuireWoods Class Action Leader in LA

A survey by law firm Carlton Fields found that, for the sixth year in a row, in-house legal departments have increased spending on class action defense.

By Dylan Jackson

2 minute read

July 12, 2021 | The American Lawyer

As Associate Pay Rises, Ignoring Counsel and Nonequity Partners Can Lead to Resentment

"[Counsel] are kind of in no-man's land. We saw in the fall when special bonuses were being paid counsel were not included," said Rachel Nonaka, a recruiter at Macrae.

By Dylan Jackson

5 minute read

July 09, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

'Where Can We Replicate?': Expanding Into Secondary Markets Tests Firms' Strategic Plans

"We wanted to go into the market not like a bulldozer," Kirton McConkie's Robert Walker said. "Some of the big firms that kind of plow their way in there—that creates some hesitancy."

By David Gialanella | Lizzy McLellan | Dylan Jackson

8 minute read

July 09, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: A Pennsylvania Boutique Eyes Cybersecurity Supremacy

While combinations between midsize firms and Big Law seem to be en vogue recently, Pennsylvania law firm Mullen Coughlin is firmly standing its ground.…

By Dylan Jackson

5 minute read

July 08, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Am Law Firms Get $210M in PPP Loans Forgiven

While 2020 ended strong, firm leaders and consultants said the loans were an important lifeline at a very uncertain time.

By Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

July 07, 2021 | The American Lawyer

The Art of the Big Law Counteroffer: How Firms Are Fighting Rainmaker Attrition

Firms are increasingly countering offers made to their partners by rival firms, recruiters say. But are they worth it?

By Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

July 06, 2021 | The Recorder

Paul Weiss Poaches Morrison & Foerster White-Collar Partner, Adding to Fast-Expanding San Francisco Office

Hill is the seventh lateral partner hire to join Paul Weiss' San Francisco office.

By Dylan Jackson

2 minute read

July 01, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Debevoise Faced a Demand Crisis. Its Solution Required Change From the Ground Up.

To revive flagging demand, Debevoise & Plimpton embarked on a yearslong, radical journey to reorganize and reorient its future.

By Dylan Jackson

12 minute read