Meredith Hobbs
Meredith Hobbs writes about the Atlanta legal community and the business of law. Contact her at [email protected] or 404.419.2837. On Twitter: @MeredithHobbs.
August 28, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Kilpatrick Townsend Restores Pay for Attorneys and StaffThe firm said it would restore salaries for staff and attorneys--an average 10% cut to partner draws and 5% cuts to non-partner attorney and staff salaries--to pre-pandemic levels, effective Sept. 1.
By Meredith Hobbs
2 minute read
August 26, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Eversheds Sutherland Expands Tax Group With 2 Partner HiresThe addition of Breen Schiller and Nikki Dobay is part of the firm's focus on expanding its tax law capabilities in the Midwest and on the West Coast, said the head of Eversheds' tax practice.
By Meredith Hobbs
2 minute read
August 25, 2020 | The American Lawyer
As Big Firms Get Ready for First-Year Associates, Concerns Remain Over Training, RetentionFirms such as Goodwin and Katten say they're applying what they've learned from remote summer associate programs for onboarding their first years.
By Meredith Hobbs
6 minute read
August 25, 2020 | The American Lawyer
What Are the Chances of First-Year Associate Cancellations?Even if the economy worsens this year, some firm leaders and industry observers say they do not expect a repeat of 2009, when some big firms rescinded job offers.
By Meredith Hobbs
4 minute read
August 20, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Atlanta's John Marshall Names Gatewood as First African American DeanThe new dean, Jace Gatewood, had served as interim dean since January, succeeding Malcolm Morris.
By Meredith Hobbs
3 minute read
August 18, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Atlanta Lawyer-Politicos Feature in DNC Convention LineupStacey Abrams, Sam Park and Sally Yates will speak Tuesday night at the Democratic convention, followed by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Thursday before Joe Biden's acceptance speech.
By Meredith Hobbs
2 minute read
August 18, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Former Popeyes GC Joins Taylor English—and Other 'On the Move' NewsSonny Cohen's long experience in GC roles at Popeyes and AFC Enterprises is another boost for Taylor English's general counsel practice.
By Meredith Hobbs
5 minute read
August 14, 2020 | Daily Report Online
'Gavel' Arms Pro Se Litigants for Small Claims Court"I've learned one thing about the people's court—the people don't know how to use it," said Atlanta litigator Steven Lefkoff, who just launched the online video coaching program.
By Meredith Hobbs
7 minute read
August 13, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Alston Recruits New York Fintech Partner From CadwaladerVivian Maese said COVID-19 catalyzed her decision to join Alston because of its "very robust' payments practice. During the pandemic, the need for digital payments has accelerated the transformation of the financial services industry, she said.
By Meredith Hobbs
4 minute read
August 06, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Former DeKalb Public Corruption Prosecutor Joins Poole Huffman—and Other 'On the Move' NewsChris Timmons, who joined the litigation boutique as a partner, said he wants to handle civil RICO cases, especially on the plaintiffs side.
By Meredith Hobbs
6 minute read
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