Dylan Jackson writes about the business of law and race. He can be reached at [email protected] or 305-347-6677. On Twitter @DylanBJackson
January 18, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms Love to Talk About Culture. But Can They Define It?In law firm hiring, "there's a lot of lying about what exactly people are getting into," one general counsel observed.
By Dylan Jackson
10 minute read
January 18, 2022 | The American Lawyer
As Chapter 11s Slow, Hogan Lovells Restructuring Partner Jumps to Eversheds, Pivots PracticePeter Ivanick and Lynn Holbert are rejoining old colleagues at Eversheds Sutherland to focus on their insurance insolvency practice.
By Dylan Jackson
2 minute read
January 13, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Arizona Green Lights Combined Elevate Entity as Its First Nonlawyer-Owned Law FirmThe news comes as other states such as Florida and California mull their own changes to ABA Rule 5.4, which prohibits fee-sharing and nonlawyer ownership in law firms.
By Dylan Jackson
2 minute read
January 12, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Former LG General Counsel Joins Sekas Law GroupFormer LG Electronics general counsel Richard Wingate has joined Englewood Cliffs-based Sekas Law Group.
By Dylan Jackson
1 minute read
January 12, 2022 | The American Lawyer
The Way Back in 2022: Law Firms Delay Returns or Return to Remote Work as Omicron SurgesSome firms have offered new return dates, while others have postponed in-office work indefinitely.
By ALM Staff
8 minute read
January 11, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Nixon Peabody Elevates Chief Diversity Officer Role as It Looks to Expand DEI ProgrammingThe elevation of Rekha Chiruvolu comes months after the firm hired away Covington & Burling pro bono manager Sharmaine Heng to lead its "impact lawyering" initiative.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
January 07, 2022 | The American Lawyer
With 2 Years of Experience, Big Law Takes a Different Approach to COVID Surge"It's almost like we can relax in knowing that there is no answer and not trying to pursue an exact answer," one consultant said.
By Dylan Jackson
5 minute read
January 06, 2022 | The American Lawyer
2022 Starts With a Flurry of Moves—Recruiters See No End in Sight"What 2022 will see is the continuation of the trends of last year plus more. 2021-plus," said Macrae recruiter Rachel Nonaka.
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
December 23, 2021 | The American Lawyer
How Law Firms Looked for an Edge in 2021's Talent WarsAs demand soared and workloads grew, firms were desperate to attract and retain good lawyers.
By Dylan Jackson
6 minute read
December 21, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Following Dismissal of Lurid Lawsuit, Wife of Marvel Exec Files Malicious Prosecution Suit Against Kasowitz BensonAs a saga involving allegations of surreptitious DNA collection, a hate mail campaign and a tennis pro comes to a close, Marvel executive Isaac Perlmutter's wife is suing Kasowitz Benson and a former partner for "malicious prosecution."
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read