Lizzy McLellan is a senior editor on ALM's business of law desk. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @LizzyMcLell
June 16, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pa. Lawyer Wants Big Law to Share Profits With the HungryDavid Antzis has recruited several large firms already. "I would love to turn this into a national campaign, not just a Pennsylvania campaign," he said.
By Lizzy McLellan
3 minute read
June 14, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Matching Davis Polk Is a Short-Term Win in a Hot Market. But What Happens Next?"Whether a firm chooses to match or not match will not only impact a firm's success in the associate hiring market, but it will also impact the lateral partner market," one legal recruiter said.
By Dylan Jackson | Lizzy McLellan | Christine Simmons
5 minute read
June 09, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
What's a Partner Worth? Judge Orders Payout in Golomb & Honik Breakup CaseThe former partners both sued each other in 2020 after failed attempts at mediation. A Philadelphia judge entered an order in the case Wednesday.
By Lizzy McLellan
4 minute read
June 01, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Why Law Firms Need to Know Themselves—and Their Competition—to Get AheadYour peer group changes as your firm changes, and as the market changes—and the market continues to do just that.
By Lizzy McLellan | David Gialanella
6 minute read
May 27, 2021 | Law.com
How Lawyers Will Fill the (Billable) HoursBillable hours are no doubt an effective way to measure how busy a lawyer is, and, if your revenue comes mainly from billing hours, to measure a person's contribution to the firm's top line. But some firms are increasingly looking for other ways to quantify the work they do for clients.
By Lizzy McLellan
8 minute read
May 27, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Big Law Leaders Pen Letter Denouncing Anti-Semitic Attacks"Today, and every day, we stand against the pernicious and violent attacks against Jews in this country."
By ALM Staff
5 minute read
May 25, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Diversity Lab's New Program Helps GCs Track Law Firm Diversity and Pledge to Reward Progress"It really is the first large-scale program with economic consequences," Leila Hock, Diversity Lab's director of legal department partnerships and inclusion initiatives, said.
By Lizzy McLellan
6 minute read
May 20, 2021 | Pro Mid Market
Farella Braun + Martel's Talent Strategy Focuses On 'Sponsorship—Not Just Mentorship'"We are enormously proud of being a Northern California powerhouse and see many brighter days ahead as we all emerge from the pandemic," managing partner Brian P. Donnelly says.
By Lizzy McLellan
10 minute read
May 19, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Bradley Gayton Joins Board of Publicly Owned Tax Tech Company Vertex Inc.Gayton, who recently resigned as GC of The Coca-Cola Co., was previously GC at Ford Motor Co., where he had also held roles focused on tax law.
By Lizzy McLellan
3 minute read
May 14, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Robinhood CLO Dan Gallagher's Big Takeaway From the Game Stop FrenzyGallagher discussed the events of late January, among other topics, on Thursday in a Q&A session as part of the 2021 Securities Enforcement Forum West virtual event.
By Lizzy McLellan
3 minute read