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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September 25, 2020 | The American Lawyer

How Can Law Firms Thank Associates Without 'Throwing Money at Them'?

"I think in Big Law there is an unconscious belief that money compensates for emotional pain. It's deeply ingrained in our industry," said consultant and former litigator Jarrett Green.

By Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

September 23, 2020 | The American Lawyer

The Pandemic Is Affecting Young Lawyer Mental Health, and Secrecy at Firms Doesn't Help

Anxiety and depression among young people is spiking, and an opaque strategy on firm finances and staffing may contribute to stress.

By Dylan Jackson

3 minute read

September 22, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Sullivan & Cromwell, Debevoise, Simpson Thacher Roll Out Bonuses

Sullivan & Cromwell, which reportedly laid off 50 staff members in July, joins firms such as Venable and Baker McKenzie in balancing costs against compensation.

By Dylan Jackson

2 minute read

September 21, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Gibson Dunn Continues Hiring Streak, Taking Boies Schiller Partner, Recruiting Head

The move adds to a string of high-profile hires for Gibson Dunn, even amid a pandemic.

By Dylan Jackson

2 minute read

September 21, 2020 | The American Lawyer

'The Best You Could Do': Summer Associates Rate Their Unusual, COVID-Influenced Experiences

This year's summer associate class got a strange—but worthwhile—taste of life in Big Law. In our annual Summer Associates Survey, they discussed the atypical experience, full of delivered food, virtual happy hours—and a decline in work.

By Dylan Jackson

6 minute read

September 18, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Divergent Paths on Bonuses: Irell Matches Davis Polk as Kirkland Opts Out

Kirkland & Ellis, the richest firm in the Am Law 200, has decided to not adopt the fall bonus scale set by Davis Polk & Wardwell, which was matched by Milbank, Hueston Hennigan, and now Irell.

By Dylan Jackson

3 minute read

September 17, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Associate Bonus Wars Rage Even in 2020, but Should Some Firms Sit It Out?

"There will be a pocket of firms to follow, but not the whole market," said Nathan Peart, managing director of Major, Lindsey & Africa's associate practice group.

By Dylan Jackson

5 minute read

September 16, 2020 | The Recorder

Founders of Fenwick's Securities Litigation Practice Jump to Wilmer

Susan Muck and Kevin Muck said they were particularly drawn to Wilmer's strong Washington, D.C., presence, which is a highly sought-after quality among tech and life science clients that often face regulatory issues.

By Dylan Jackson

3 minute read

September 15, 2020 | The American Lawyer

As Mansfield-Certified Firms Hit 100, Diversity Lab Announces New Midsize Firm Program

The new midsize program, piloted by 20 firms with under 100 attorneys, has different requirements to account for the smaller size and fewer resources of these firms.

By Dylan Jackson

5 minute read

September 11, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Dentons Partially Rolls Back Cuts and Outlines Voluntary Retirement Program

Staff and business professionals who will be 62 years old by the end of the year and have worked at the firm for 15 or more years will be offered voluntary retirement, Dentons US CEO Mike McNamara announced Friday.

By Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

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