May 08, 2023 | The American Lawyer
After Turnover at Lewis Brisbois, Are More Abrupt Exits on the Horizon for Law Firm Leaders?Increasing lateral churn and the desire for net growth is putting more pressure on leadership. At some firms, signs of financial instability such as group departures have prompted abrupt changes in management.
By Jessie Yount | Justin Henry
8 minute read
May 04, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Lewis Brisbois Departures Continue, Revealing Practice Rate and Profitability ClashDespite the mass wave of departures, leaders at Lewis Brisbois are continuing to project confidence about the future.
By Justin Henry | Jessie Yount
10 minute read
May 03, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Morgan Lewis Lands 10 Stroock Consumer Finance Lawyers on Both CoastsFive lawyers, including three partners, have already arrived at Morgan Lewis. The new arrivals will be based in New York, Washington, D.C., Miami, Los Angeles and Century City.
By Justin Henry
3 minute read
May 02, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Employment Chairs Lead Mass Departure From Lewis Brisbois To Newly Launched FirmBarber Ranen now has over 110 lawyers focusing on commercial and employment litigation in 12 geographic markets throughout the U.S. Firmwide managing partner John Barber expects that number to grow to between 125 and 140 by the middle of the month.
By Justin Henry | Jessie Yount
6 minute read
May 01, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Milbank Lands 27-Year Paul Weiss Finance and Restructuring VetLawrence Wee's practice, which focuses on out-of-court restructuring, sits at the strategic center of several key practice areas, according to Milbank leaders.
By Justin Henry
3 minute read
April 28, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Longtime Paul Hastings CFO Departs Following Wave of ExitsKathleen Deuschle had been at the firm since 2009. She's the fifth member of the firm's C-suite to depart since February 2022.
By Justin Henry
2 minute read
April 26, 2023 | Pro Mid Market
Buffered From the Highest Highs and Lowest Lows, Midmarket Firms Outpaced the Am Law 100 in Revenue, Profit GrowthWhile the Am Law 100 collectively grew revenue by 2.7% and saw net income drop by 2.7%, 25 of the highest grossing midsize law firms outperformed them with a collective 5.4% increase to revenue and 5.1% increase to net income.
By Justin Henry
9 minute read
April 24, 2023 | Pro Mid Market
Big Law Signing Bonuses Came And Went. Career Advancement Opportunities At Midsize Firms Remain.Enormous bonuses paid to Am Law 50 associates have limited career benefits compared to the up-close work experience junior lawyers can get at a midsize firm, argues Pryor Cashman's managing partner.
By Ronald H. Shechtman
4 minute read
April 21, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Associate Lateral Moves Drop 66% As Firms Pivot To Partner-Focused Growth Mode"Firms are hyper-focused on partner acquisitions as a means to grow in this market," said Decipher analyst Greg Hamman, who compiled the data.
By Justin Henry
6 minute read
April 20, 2023 | The American Lawyer
To Mandate or to Suggest? Law Firms Weigh Hybrid Policy ApproachesOffice sharing is one way that firms are promoting their preference for in-office collaboration.
By Justin Henry
5 minute read
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