Lizzy McLellan is a senior editor on ALM's business of law desk. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @LizzyMcLell
February 25, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
A 'Different Firm,' Pepper Hamilton Posts Declines in Revenue, ProfitsThe firm attributed the declines to right-sizing revenue with head count, citing an uptick in revenue per lawyer.
By Lizzy McLellan
6 minute read
February 21, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
Key to the Future at Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell? Send Associates to 'College,' Sheppard Says"Like most firms, we are challenged to develop our younger partners at a seemingly faster pace than in years past," Francis Sheppard says. "You could say that our succession planning starts with our Associate College program."
By Lizzy McLellan
9 minute read
February 21, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Cozen O'Connor Sees Revenue Outpace Profit Growth in Investment YearThe firm boosted revenue by nearly 14 percent in 2018, but profits rose more modestly amid spending on technology and talent.
By Lizzy McLellan
4 minute read
February 20, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Litigator Berezofsky Not Forced to Share Flint Fees With Former PartnerA judge confirmed an award finding that Esther Berezofsky was not required to include former partner Mark Cuker in litigation over water contamination in Flint, Michigan.
By Lizzy McLellan
4 minute read
February 20, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Saul Ewing Sees Profits Grow in Integration YearRevenue per lawyer and profits per equity partner both rose in the year after a merger with Arnstein & Lehr.
By Lizzy McLellan
4 minute read
February 20, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Reed Smith Grows Revenue and Profits, Citing Strong DemandThe firm saw revenue grow 5 percent, while profits per equity partner increased by 7 percent.
By Lizzy McLellan
6 minute read
February 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Pepper Hamilton Grows in Rochester, Taking Over LeClairRyan's Office SpacePepper Hamilton managing partner Thomas Cole said his firm was not targeting Rochester as a geographic region. It was the LeClairRyan group's substantive IP practice, and its presence in the health sciences space, that made the hire strategic, he said.
By Lizzy McLellan
5 minute read
February 19, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pepper Hamilton Grows in Rochester, Taking Over LeClairRyan's Office SpaceThe group joining Philadelphia-based Pepper Hamilton has swelled to 24, all from LeClairRyan.
By Lizzy McLellan
5 minute read
February 15, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Nelson Brown Ex-Partner Dispute Sent to ArbitrationIn a win for former firm leader Michael Nelson, a federal judge has said his dispute with former partners should be resolved in arbitration or mediation.
By Lizzy McLellan
3 minute read
February 14, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
How Midsize Firms Can Prioritize Partner Diversity Past 'Checking the Box'Building a diverse partnership is a years-long deliberate process, midsize firm leaders said, and it starts with new lawyer recruitment.
By Lizzy McLellan
9 minute read