MP McQueen

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February 29, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Study Finds High Rates of Problem Drinking Among Attorneys

Depression and alcohol abuse continue to plague the legal profession—especially for younger lawyers.

By MP McQueen

3 minute read

February 22, 2016 | Law.com

Associates Find Opportunities in Uneven Market

Recruiters say there's no market slump for young lawyers with the right set of skills.

By MP McQueen

4 minute read

February 04, 2016 | The American Lawyer

The Legal Profession's Drinking Problem Is Worse Than We Thought

Law firm associates are especially prone to problem drinking, according to a major study released this week.

By MP McQueen

5 minute read

February 01, 2016 | The American Lawyer

The Big Law Lateral Hiring Frenzy Continues

Lateral activity at Am Law 200 firms continued to flourish in 2015, our Lateral Survey shows. Are firms and potential hires doing their due diligence?

By MP McQueen

11 minute read

February 01, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Survey: Skadden Is Best-Known U.S. Legal Brand Among GCs

Jones Day remains a stable second and DLA Piper and Morgan Lewis are moving up, according to a survey of general counsel by Acritas Research.

By MP McQueen

6 minute read

January 21, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Citi Report: Managing Partners Losing Confidence in Economy

For the first time in three years, firm leaders' confidence in the U.S. economy slumped into negative territory during the last quarter of 2015, according to a report by Citi Private Bank's law firm group.

By MP McQueen

5 minute read

December 21, 2015 | Law.com

Legal Jobs Survey Finds Litigators in Demand

Nearly a quarter of lawyers interviewed by staffing firm Robert Half Legal said their law firms or corporate legal departments would be filling vacancies or adding new positions next year.

By MP McQueen

4 minute read

December 21, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Legal Jobs Survey Finds Litigators in Demand

Nearly a quarter of lawyers interviewed by staffing firm Robert Half Legal said their law firms or corporate legal departments would be filling vacancies or adding new positions next year.

By MP McQueen

4 minute read