Justin Henry

May 17, 2023 | Pro Mid Market

Starting your own law firm can be daunting. Just ask the former leaders of Lewis Brisbois who founded Barber Ranen to avoid the pitfalls that often befall Big Law firms.

By Justin Henry

9 minute read

May 16, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Gregory Katz's appointment comes on the heels of the departures of 32 cybersecurity lawyers and more than 100 employment lawyers earlier this year, which prompted firm leaders to restructure top leadership positions and the structure of its governance.

By Justin Henry

2 minute read

May 16, 2023 | The American Lawyer

In 2019, 21% of the lateral candidates investigated by due diligence provider Decipher garnered warning signs. In the last three years, that figure has been between 29% and 34%.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

May 15, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Precarious law firm partnerships have been disrupted by pandemic-era working conditions, industry consultants, recruiters and firm leaders have observed. New alliances have been formed across offices at the expense of the ties that used to bind lawyers with regular office attendance.

By Justin Henry

7 minute read

May 11, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Stroock has previously engaged in merger discussions with McGuireWoods, Steptoe & Johnson and Squire Patton Boggs.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

May 11, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

The nation's second female solicitor general shared her thoughts Wednesday evening at the Third Circuit Judicial Conference on topics ranging from Oxford comma to a lengthier format for questioning advocates in Supreme Court hearings.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

May 10, 2023 | Pro Mid Market

A growing number of firms have sought to separate the business administrative functions of running a law firm from the client services aspect of the business.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

May 10, 2023 | The American Lawyer

The management committee's expansion comes amid the ongoing departure of more than 100 lawyers from the firm's labor and employment practice and supporting practice areas to Barber Ranen.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

May 09, 2023 | The American Lawyer

The firm sued Jonathan O'Brien in December, alleging that he stole trade secrets in preparation for a move to Paul Hastings. An amended complaint contends that he funneled firm money to a charity where he had ties and also to his wife, following a speaking engagement that was supposed to be unpaid.

By Justin Henry

8 minute read

May 09, 2023 | Pro Mid Market

James Goodnow, CEO of midsize firm Fennemore Craig, has grown his firm with an eye toward achieving a scale that will allow Fennemore to contend with disruptions headed in the direction of law firms. Yet Goodnow and other firm leaders say it's critical to avoid adding timekeepers without adhering to a broader strategy.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read