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MP McQueen

MP McQueen

MP McQueen is editor-at-large, and can be reached at [email protected]

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May 28, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Securing the Pipeline

The OnRamp Fellowship helps bring women lawyers back into Big Law after a time away.

By MP McQueen

3 minute read

May 28, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Minority Ranks at Large Firms Show Little Growth

The percentage of minorities at large law firms hasn't changed much in seven years, our Diversity Scorecard shows.

By MP McQueen

12 minute read

May 08, 2015 | Law.com

Legal Services Gains 2,300 Jobs in April, But Industry Layoffs Continue

The number of individuals employed in the legal services industry increased in April, despite a recent spate of staff reductions at Am Law 200 firms. Proskauer Rose became the latest to join those making cutbacks.

By MP McQueen

3 minute read

May 08, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Legal Services Gains 2,300 Jobs in April, But Industry Layoffs Continue

The number of individuals employed in the legal services industry increased in April, despite a recent spate of staff reductions at Am Law 200 firms. Proskauer Rose became the latest to join those making cutbacks.

By MP McQueen

3 minute read

April 14, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Survey Sees Slight Dip in Confidence Among Firm Leaders

Law firm managing partners' confidence in the first quarter dropped to the levels of last year's third quarter thanks to lower expectations for economic and legal industry growth, according to Citi Private Bank Law Group.

By MP McQueen

5 minute read

April 14, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Survey Sees Slight Dip in Confidence Among Firm Leaders

Law firm managing partners' confidence in the first quarter dropped to the levels of last year's third quarter thanks to lower expectations for economic and legal industry growth, according to Citi Private Bank Law Group.

By MP McQueen

5 minute read

April 12, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Dealmakers of the Year: Steven Seidman of Willkie, Paul Schnell and Jeremy London of Skadden

Seidman used a Pac-Man defense to help Men's Wearhouse Inc. defeat a hostile bid by Jos. A. Bank Inc. and then turn around and gobble up the bidder itself. Bank, meanwhile, will get a 56 percent premium for its shares, thanks to Schnell and London, who negotiated on the company's behalf.

By MP McQueen

2 minute read

April 12, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Dealmakers of the Year: Steven Seidman of Willkie, Paul Schnell and Jeremy London of Skadden

Seidman used a Pac-Man defense to help Men's Wearhouse Inc. defeat a hostile bid by Jos. A. Bank Inc. and then turn around and gobble up the bidder itself. Bank, meanwhile, will get a 56 percent premium for its shares, thanks to Schnell and London, who negotiated on the company's behalf.

By MP McQueen

2 minute read

April 06, 2015 | Law.com

Law Firm Mergers Set New Record in First Quarter

Mergers among U.S. law firms continued at their rapid clip in the first quarter, with 29 announced combinations, according to legal management consultancy Altman Weil Inc.

By MP McQueen

3 minute read

April 06, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Law Firm Mergers Set New Record in First Quarter

Mergers among U.S. law firms continued at their rapid clip in the first quarter, with 29 announced combinations, according to legal management consultancy Altman Weil Inc.

By MP McQueen

3 minute read