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.
April 21, 2020 | Daily Report Online
In More Expense Trimming, Ogletree Cuts Pay for All Lawyers and Some StaffThe new cost-cutting measures come about a week after Ogletree announced furloughs and reduction in hours for some staff.
By Meredith Hobbs
3 minute read
April 20, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Litigators With New Solo Shops Say COVID-19 Pandemic Hasn't Shut Them DownAsbestos plaintiffs lawyer Sharon Zinns, commercial litigator Cody Wigington and regulatory and appellate law specialist Kurt Kastorf have kept their practices going, even though the courts are closed.
By Meredith Hobbs
7 minute read
April 16, 2020 | Daily Report Online
No Pay Cuts at Ogletree, but Reduced Hours or Furloughs for Some EmployeesThe 860-lawyer firm hasn't cut pay, but it has either reduced hours or instituted unpaid leave for some employees with jobs affected by the pandemic, according to its managing shareholder.
By Meredith Hobbs
3 minute read
April 16, 2020 | Daily Report Online
As Pay Cuts and Furloughs Spread, These Atlanta Firms Remain Holdouts—for NowAmid the health and economic uncertainties of COVID-19, firms such as Eversheds Sutherland, Morris Manning & Martin and Troutman Sanders are still resisting most painful cost-cutting measures.
By Meredith Hobbs
6 minute read
April 13, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Ogletree Cancels Summer Associate ProgramThe national labor and employment firm had planned to field a class of 36 law students in 22 of its offices.
By Meredith Hobbs
2 minute read
April 13, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Smith Gambrell Cuts Pay for All, but Nixes Layoffs as 'Prudent Management'The firm has deferred partner draws by 20% and cut other lawyer and staff pay by 10%, said its chairman.
By Meredith Hobbs
3 minute read
April 12, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Kilpatrick Cuts Pay for Lawyers and Staff as Firm Anticipates Revenue DeclineThe Atlanta-based firm has temporarily cut partner draws by an average of 10%, and it will reduce pay by 5% for other lawyers and staff.
By Meredith Hobbs
3 minute read
April 10, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Fisher & Phillips 'Proactively' Cuts Pay, With Equity Partners Bearing BruntPay is reduced by 20% for lawyer and staff employees, while equity partners will "plan for at least 50% cuts [to profit distribution] until the crisis clears," said the firm's chairman.
By Meredith Hobbs
2 minute read
April 10, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Troutman and Pepper Cancel Summer Programs, Make Job Offers Amid COVID-19 DisruptionEach firm, without providing details, also said it was providing summer associates with "financial assistance."
By Meredith Hobbs
2 minute read
April 08, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Bryan Cave Cuts Pay for Partners and Employees, Taking 'Prudent Measures'While announcing the firm is deferring portions of partner distributions and cutting employee pay by 15%, the firm said it was taking measures "to protect jobs."
By Meredith Hobbs
3 minute read
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