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Justin Henry

Justin Henry

Justin Henry covers law firm business trends and innovation for The American Lawyer. Reach him at [email protected] or on Twitter @jstnhenry87

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November 10, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Gunderson Associates Out of a Job After Dip in Billable Work

Two rounds of cuts affected about 30 associates this fall at Gunderson Dettmer, according to sources in contact with affected individuals, as demand falls for emerging companies and venture capital work.

By Jessie Yount | Justin Henry

3 minute read

November 10, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Cooley's 'Performance-Based' Layoffs Also Hit High-Achievers

Sources close to the firm said Cooley let go of associates with positive performance reviews due to a lack of work in practices such as venture capital and capital markets.

By Dan Roe | Justin Henry

4 minute read

November 09, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Fight Over Mail-In Ballots Persists Despite Better Than Expected Outcome for Pa.'s Statewide Races

Although it appears too late for the cases to impact the statewide elections, court watchers note that a decision could have significant impacts on tight races for the Pennsylvania House, including the 144th District in Bucks County and the 151st District in Montgomery County, where races were within 500 votes and 30 votes, respectively, as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the Department of State.

By Max Mitchell, Aleeza Furman, Justin Henry

4 minute read

November 07, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Ahead of Midterms, Big Law Attorneys Seek to Ensure Mail-In Ballots Are Tallied

Dechert and the ACLU secured a ruling Monday extending the deadline for 1,000 Georgia voters who'd yet to receive absentee ballots. In Pennsylvania, Dentons and Greenberg Traurig are representing Democrats looking to have undated mail-in ballots counted.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

November 07, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

For Many Law Firms, Collections Season Is Now 12 Months Long

The ability to duplicate last year's landmark financial results will likely turn on the success of recent investments in billing efforts.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

November 07, 2022 | Pro Mid Market

COVID Disruptions, Boomer Retirements Put Succession Planning At Top Of Firms' To-Do Lists

Succession planning has been the elephant in the room for a growing population of retirement-age lawyers, but COVID-driven retirements, illnesses and unexpected deaths make succession planning an imminent necessity.

By Justin Henry | Jessie Yount | Dan Roe

7 minute read

November 03, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Associates' Performance Reviews Are Influenced by Market Conditions

Kirkland's associate cuts highlight the fact that performance evaluations never take place in a vacuum, according to recruiters and consultants.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

November 02, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland & Ellis Trims Associate Ranks Following Performance Reviews

Economic headwinds and the drop in deal work have generated concerns that law firms will apply stricter performance review standards, industry observers say.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

November 01, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Former Sacks Weston Partner Temporarily Suspended Ahead of Sentencing Hearing

Scott Diamond's temporary suspension comes as he awaits sentencing for allegedly defrauding the firm. His federal hearing has been delayed to December.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

November 01, 2022 | Pro Mid Market

Company Culture Drives Retention and Revenue—It's the Key Ingredient for High-Performing Teams

While sometimes difficult to measure, an organization's culture forms an identity that ultimately contributes to growth, or conversely, recession, writes columnist Ioana Good.

By Ioana Good

5 minute read