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
December 17, 2021 | Pro Mid Market
Mid-Market Recap: A Year in ReviewFor the Mid-Market Report's last feature of the year, we explore the most interesting trends in midsize law and the effects they had on the market.
By Dylan Jackson | Justin Henry
7 minute read
December 15, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Diversity Lab Names 20 'Inclusion Champion' Firms, and Their Best PracticesSome best practices include providing written compensation criteria and tying partner and practice leader compensation to DEI.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
December 13, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Boies Schiller Flexner Reelects David Boies as ChairWhile the founder, 80, remains the chair of the firm, its co-managing partners have said they want to take a more democratic approach to leadership.
By Dylan Jackson
2 minute read
December 10, 2021 | Pro Mid Market
Polunsky Beitel Green is Keeping a Close Eye on The EconomyFor real estate heavy firms like Polunsky Beitel Green, what happens with interest rates and the labor market next year will affect their financial fortunes.
By Dylan Jackson
7 minute read
December 10, 2021 | The American Lawyer
The Cost of the Talent War: Bonuses, Raises Drive Up Big Law Compensation Expenses by Double DigitsAm Law 200 firms saw double-digit percentage increases in compensation expenses as firms pour money into the talent war.
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
December 07, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms Stalled After Cravath Bonus, but Fall in Line to Follow Davis Polk"Davis Polk, if not the emergent leader this year in compensation, is absolutely a frontrunner in setting the compensation scale," said New York legal recruiter Sharon Mahn.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
December 07, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Schiff Hardin Partner Joins Jenner to Start Blockchain PracticeJenner joins several other Big Law firms in investing in a cryptocurrency practice as the industry continues to see legitimization.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
December 06, 2021 | The American Lawyer
In the Midst of a Talent War, Lockstep Can't Last—Even at CravathThe evolution of new leading law firms, and the types of legal work that lead to great profits, have allowed non-lockstep firms to change the game.
By Dylan Jackson
10 minute read
December 02, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland's Shorter Partner Track Will Likely Make Waves, Industry Watchers SayKirkland & Ellis' decision is seen by some as yet another lever in the intense talent war that has engulfed the industry.
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
December 01, 2021 | The American Lawyer
A Viral LinkedIn Post Births a New Legal Mentoring OrganizationA Perkins Coie partner's post led to the Legal Mentor Network, an new nonprofit comprising 250 Big Law and corporate counsel mentors and 1,000 mentees.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
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