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February 26, 2018 | The American Lawyer

If law firms have the bargaining power to raise standard rates an average of 3 percent, and realize a rate increase of 2.5 percent, then do they have the power to raise rates at, say, 7 percent and realize a 5 percent increase?

By Hugh A. Simons

14 minute read

February 25, 2018 | The American Lawyer

The Rise (and Fall?) of In-House Counsel

Is the bubble set to burst on the buildup of law departments or is now the time to go in-house?

By Hugh A. Simons and Gina Passarella

12 minute read

January 28, 2018 | The American Lawyer

What the Data on Women Laterals Can Teach About Retention

The lateral partner data show women outpace their brethren at the profession's upper echelons. When women laterals move to the most-profitable Am Law 200 firms, or just to a higher PPP firm, they perform more strongly than their male counterparts.

By Hugh A. Simons and Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio

8 minute read

January 28, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Recent Survey Shows Firms Aren't Doing Right Due Diligence on Laterals

Decipher's inaugural Global Lateral Hire Risk Mitigation Study examines how Am Law 200 firms identify, evaluate and address the risks associated with lateral partner hires.

By Hugh A. Simons and Michael A. Ellenhorn

10 minute read

December 12, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Competition Among LPO Providers Is About to Enter a New and Intense Phase

The deal to outsource DXC Technology's legal department to UnitedLex may be the beginning of a major LPO race. Who will be at the starting line and who will win?

By Hugh A. Simons and Nicholas Bruch

7 minute read

December 05, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Do Mergers Increase Profitability?

The numbers say yes, but not for the reasons many may think.

By Hugh A. Simons and Nicholas Bruch

9 minute read

November 01, 2017 | The American Lawyer

What To Do When the Fighting Over Comp Starts

When financial pressures build, firm management should give care to values and partner emotions.

By Hugh A. Simons and Heidi K. Gardner

6 minute read

October 30, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Aligning Partner Compensation to Actual Contribution

As new compensation allocations take effect in the new year, firms should ensure they are paying partners in accordance with their true economic contributions.

By Hugh A. Simons

7 minute read