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Ross Todd

Ross Todd

Ross Todd is the Editor/columnist for the Am Law Litigation Daily. He writes about litigation of all sorts. Previously, Ross was the Bureau Chief of The Recorder, ALM's California affiliate. Contact Ross at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Ross_Todd.

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February 01, 2008 | The American Lawyer

2008 Laterals Report: The Art of Retention

Why some firms manage to keep their lateral partners aboard- and others don't.

By Ross Todd

13 minute read

September 04, 2009 | Law.com

New NALP Commission to Review Recruiting Process

Responding to the challenging legal job market, the National Association for Law Placement board has formed the new Commission on Recruiting in the Legal Profession to review the current recruitment model of law firms. As soon as this fall, members of the commission will consider the current state of recruiting and the traditional on-campus interview schedule, in addition to reviewing best practices from industries outside the law. The board has set up a suggestion box where NALP members can leave comments via e-mail.

By Ross Todd

4 minute read

July 01, 2009 | The American Lawyer

Unmet Needs

Last year was a banner year for pro bono. Am Law 200 lawyers donated more time at a greater clip than at any time since we started keeping tally nearly 20 years ago. Despite the effort, there are still broad areas of the law--and broad swaths of the country--that rarely see the attention of a big-firm lawyer.

By Ben Hallman and Ross Todd

11 minute read

December 01, 2009 | Corporate Counsel

Tried and True

With a docket of big-ticket cases for a stable of blue-chip clients, Weil, Gotshal & Manges proves that its longstanding formula for success endures.

By Ross Todd

4 minute read

April 01, 2011 | The American Lawyer

A Stan the Man Fan

By Ross Todd

3 minute read

November 01, 2010 | The American Lawyer

Big Suits

Cook et al. v. Rockwell International; In Re Individuals? I-35W Bridge Litigation; U.S. v. Allergan; In Re Colonial BancGroup

By D.M. Levine, Victor Li, Tosin Sulaiman, Ross Todd

11 minute read

October 01, 2010 | The American Lawyer

The Global Issue: The Future Is Now

A half-dozen Am Law 200 firms opened Sao Paulo offices in the last two years. But even the sun, sand, and samba can't eliminate the regulatory hassles and complicated relationships with local firms.

By Ross Todd

38 minute read

March 01, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Marriage Brokers

Why did two former adversaries pair up to take on California's Prop 8? Ted Olson and David Boies make their case.

By By Ross Todd

19 minute read