Hugh A Simons

March 26, 2020 | The American Lawyer

In explaining why law firm stress tests may not give the clarity firms need in projecting future health, Hugh Simons argues saving cash now gives you options later. And it will instill partner confidence.

By Hugh A. Simons

6 minute read

March 21, 2020 | Law.com

Law school grads are about to face a very different hiring climate in Big Law than they expected a few months ago. Hugh A. Simons gives insight into what is happening in the minds of those making hiring decisions and what law grads should do to improve their situation.

By Hugh A. Simons

13 minute read

March 13, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Hugh Simons offers practical tips on what law firms can do now to prepare for the impacts of a recession and the coronavirus on their businesses, including potential associate deferrals, hiring slowdowns and marketing investments.

By Hugh A. Simons

5 minute read

January 16, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Use these workarounds to get past the typical pitfalls on the road from knowing what needs to happen to having partners do it.

By Hugh A. Simons

8 minute read

December 12, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Individual risk-taking, rather than collective goodwill, is the key to enhanced collaboration and law firm success.

By Hugh A. Simons

7 minute read

April 25, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Are we so inclined to believe the market is stratifying that we tune out the countervailing data?

By Hugh A. Simons

2 minute read

April 23, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Head count is shrinking in major domestic markets and growing in major international markets, dragging down law firms' profitability in the process.

By Hugh A. Simons and Nicholas Bruch

11 minute read

April 17, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Nonequity partner pay is staying flat while equity partners are seeing profit growth.

By Hugh A. Simons

5 minute read

February 26, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Thousands of layoffs are looming when the impending recession hits. Whose jobs are most at risk?

By Hugh A. Simons

9 minute read

February 14, 2019 | Law.com

Why? Because US firms don't need one, and UK firms can't afford one

By Hugh A. Simons

5 minute read