Leigh Jones

Leigh Jones is editor-in-chief of Law.com and senior editor, culture desk, ALM Global Newsroom

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April 02, 2020 | Law.com

Firm Mergers Stall, Associates Like Their Partners, No More Backslapping: The Morning Minute

Here's the news you need to start your day.

By Leigh Jones

4 minute read

April 01, 2020 | Law.com

NY Bar Exam in 'Early September', More Layoffs and Pay Cuts, Zoom Suits: The Morning Minute

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By Leigh Jones

4 minute read

March 31, 2020 | New York Law Journal

New York Court of Appeals Calls for Bar Exam in 'Early September'

The court also authorized Chief Judge Janet DiFiore to explore the possibility of permitting law graduates waiting to take the bar examination or waiting for test results to practice under the supervision of licensed attorneys.

By Leigh Jones

2 minute read

March 31, 2020 | Law.com

Law Firms Need to Say It's OK to Be Human Right Now

Whether through small gesture or large effort, now is the time to audition for the role of the person we'd want others to say we are.

By Patrick Krill

6 minute read

March 31, 2020 | Law.com

Law Firm Layoffs and Pay Cuts, Cue the Class Actions, 'Patient Zero' Lawyer Now Home: The Morning Minute

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By Leigh Jones

3 minute read

March 30, 2020 | Law.com

Recession Redux for Firms? Boies' Natasha Harrison Makes a Big Move, Running a Legal Dept from Home: The Morning Minute

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By Leigh Jones

4 minute read

March 27, 2020 | Law.com

For Big Law, Is COVID-19 The Great Recession All Over Again?

Keith Wetmore, former chairman at Morrison & Foerster, and Bill Brandt, who has helped handle workouts and restructurings for nearly 40 law firms, had big roles during the 2008 recession. Here's their perspective on the major challenges law firms are facing now.

By Leigh Jones | Vanessa Blum

1 minute read

March 27, 2020 | Law.com

Summer Associate Programs in Limbo, SCOTUS Pushes On, Saving Hospitality Cos.: The Morning Minute

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By Leigh Jones

3 minute read

March 26, 2020 | Law.com

Major COVID-19 Coalition OK'd, Can You See Me Now?, Big Law Coronavirus Response Criticized: The Morning Minute

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By Leigh Jones

4 minute read