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Mimi Lamarre

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October 07, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland Adds FTC Lawyer Amid 'Pivotal Time' in Antitrust Practices

Stephen Mohr, who just left the FTC, said he "anticipates agencies will continue to be aggressive in bringing merger enforcement challenges."

By Mimi Lamarre

3 minute read

October 02, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland, Skadden Top Global M&A League Tables for First Nine Months

Latham & Watkins, Sullivan & Cromwell, Paul Weiss and Simpson were also in the top of the rankings, as deal activity continues to rebound from last year.

By Mimi Lamarre

4 minute read

October 02, 2024 | The American Lawyer

More Than 360 Law Firms Gain Mansfield Certification as Firms Remain 'Quietly Committed' Amid DEI Challenges

Mansfield leaders said that many firms have "blocked out the noise" and "remained quietly committed" to increasing diversity leadership.

By Mimi Lamarre

4 minute read

October 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Top Antitrust Litigators Form New Boutique, With 10 Leaving Constantine Cannon, Robins Kaplan

Leaders of the new firm said they anticipate all of their clients joining them.

By Mimi Lamarre

5 minute read

October 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Is Big Law's Nonequity Tier a 'Parking Lot' or a 'Ladder'?

Some firm leaders say nonequity tiers can offer women and diverse lawyers earlier opportunities, while others say they've seen a lack of transparency and "moving goalposts."

By Mimi Lamarre

5 minute read

September 30, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Baker McKenzie Sets Profitability Goals, Focusing on New York

"Our U.S. [PEP] would land us around No. 39. Our goal is to be playing in the top 25," said Colin Murray, the firm's North American CEO.

By Mimi Lamarre

7 minute read

September 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Boies Schiller Brings Back Peter Skinner in Two-Lawyer Lateral Hire

"I quickly realized that, as great a firm that Morrison & Foerster is, the smaller litigation-focused firm definitely just fits my comfort level better," Peter Skinner said.

By Mimi Lamarre

3 minute read

September 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Senior Partners Approach $3,000 an Hour, As More Billing Rate Hikes Expected in 2025

About 16 Am Law 50 firms have third-year associates with rates over $1,000, but Valeo Partners project around half of the Am Law 50 to have rates of over $1,000 for this group of lawyers by 2025.

By Mimi Lamarre | Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

September 23, 2024 | The American Lawyer

In the Latest Big Merger, Taft to Combine with Sherman & Howard

Taft leader Bob Hicks said the firm is also in preliminary talks with two or three other firms for a potential combination, although, "I normally talk to 20 or 30 firms before I find one that's viable."

By Mimi Lamarre

4 minute read

September 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Pryor Cashman's New Leader Plans Growth, but 'Embraces' Firm Independence

Ron Shechtman said Pryor Cashman "has been certain and unequivocal in our lack of desire to become part of another firm, or to integrate another firm into ours."

By Mimi Lamarre

3 minute read