September 02, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Law Firm Distinguished Leader: Regina Pisa, Goodwin ProcterIn 1998, when Regina Pisa was offered the job of chair and managing partner at her firm, Goodwin Procter, she was hesitant to take it at first, because she enjoyed her M&A practice so much.
By McKenna Moore
4 minute read
September 01, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Lifetime Achiever: Bettina Plevan, Proskauer RoseBettina "Betsy" Plevan prioritized work-life balance before it was trendy. As an associate at Proskauer Rose in the 1970s, Plevan didn't hesitate to take time off or refuse late hours to look after her two young sons, one of whom had special needs.
By McKenna Moore
3 minute read
September 01, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Lifetime Achiever: Donald Flexner, Boies Schiller Flexner"In the days when we worked together, he would always turn out the lights," says Richard Favretto, a partner at Mayer Brown, of his former Department of Justice colleague Donald Flexner.
By McKenna Moore
3 minute read
August 17, 2017 | The American Lawyer
In Trump Era, Akin Gump's New Pro Bono Counsel Eyes ChallengesAkin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, known for its work in the pro bono arena, has named Lauren Connell as its new pro bono counsel. Connell succeeds Fiona Brett, a well-regarded pro bono lawyer who suffered a personal tragedy last year, as she prepares to leave the firm.
By McKenna Moore
4 minute read
August 09, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal
McCarter & English Ex-Practice Leader Adapts to Business WorldWith football season less than a month away, one former Big Law partner who represented the National Football League's New York Giants and New York Jets on the construction of MetLife Stadium is getting ready for a new season of her own.
By McKenna Moore
22 minute read
August 07, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Littler Lands K&L Gates Employment Pro in NYCDonald Dowling Jr., who joined K&L Gates two years ago from White & Case, is on the move again. Littler Mendelson, a labor and employment giant keen on expanding its global presence, recruited Dowling to the firm last week.
By McKenna Moore
48 minute read
August 03, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Buckley Sandler Leader Takes One in the Pie Hole for Legal AidEveryone has had a boss they wanted to pie in the face. But why get fired when you can do it for charity? Buckley Sandler helped raise $21,000 towards a record-breaking $1.79 million collected this year by the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia.
By McKenna Moore
34 minute read
July 27, 2017 | The American Lawyer
The 2017 A-ListOur ranking recognizes the most elite law firms in America, as measured by their financial strength, pro bono commitment, diversity, associate satisfaction—and now a new factor, the percentage of women in the equity partnership.
By McKenna Moore
16 minute read
July 18, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Orrick Develops New Role in Bet on Hot Field of Impact FinanceThe firm says it is the first to create a dedicated impact finance attorney position.
By McKenna Moore
5 minute read
July 05, 2017 | The American Lawyer
This Year, Fewer but Better-Paid Summer AssociatesThe early results of our Summer Associates Survey show a slight decline in hiring.
By McKenna Moore
41 minute read
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