August 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal
New York Lawyers 'Stunned and Devastated' Over Chris Morvillo Disappearance"Along with everyone else, we're devastated by the news out of Italy concerning the ship. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris' family," Elkan Abramowitz said.
By Mimi Lamarre
3 minute read
August 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal
High School Internships Offer Window Into Big Law for Underserved Communities"We want students to believe that they can have a career in law regardless of the communities in which they lived," said Tamika Edwards, the head of Legal Outreach.
By Mimi Lamarre
4 minute read
August 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Paul Weiss Adds New Derivatives Partner From A&O ShearmanKerri Durso is the latest to join the firm amid continued expansion of its corporate transactions practice.
By Mimi Lamarre
2 minute read
August 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Recruiting From Crowell and Paul Hastings, Allen Matkins Builds in New YorkTwo new lateral partners at Allen Matkins said that they had full dockets, as all of their clients joined them from their previous firms.
By Mimi Lamarre
4 minute read
August 14, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Partners Confront 'Deeply Uncomfortable' Client Communications on Soaring Billing RatesLaw firms are increasingly relying on engagement letters or online e-billing platforms to alert clients of rate increases, even though less personalized communication can frustrate clients, sources say.
By Mimi Lamarre
6 minute read
August 12, 2024 | The American Lawyer
After Milbank Rolls Out Summer Bonuses, Big Law in 'Waiting' Mode While Associates Watch EagerlyMany associates are asking whether their firms will give out summer bonuses, putting pressure on firms to match Milbank's bold move, one recruiter noted.
By Mimi Lamarre
6 minute read
August 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Willkie Farr Sued Over Unpaid Bills From Legal Tech CompanyThe firm allegedly failed to pay more than $350,000 in fees to artificial intelligence provider TransPerfect, according to a suit from a collections agency.
By Mimi Lamarre
2 minute read
August 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal
King & Spalding Continues Deepening Disputes Bench With Mayer Brown PartnerAll three of King & Spalding's disputes-focused practice areas—business litigation, international disputes, and product liability and mass torts—have seen growth this year.
By Mimi Lamarre
3 minute read
August 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Fuzzier Pathways, Changing Priorities Dent Appeal of Partnership to Today's Young AttorneysStatistics show the majority of associates don't want to make partner at their current firms. One difference from past generations is that millennials and Gen-Z have been encouraged to find greater purpose in their lives.
By Mimi Lamarre
8 minute read
August 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Former Mayer Brown Counsel Alleges Disability Discrimination Following Breast Cancer DiagnosisThe suit claims that Mayer Brown failed to give accommodation to a woman undergoing treatment for breast cancer, and eventually terminated her employment.
By Mimi Lamarre
3 minute read
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