January 23, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Recruits Cravath Deal Pro Eric SchieleCravath, Swaine & Moore M&A partner Eric Schiele has become the third notable partner to leave the firm in recent years for Kirkland & Ellis. The moves comes amid the retirement of Susan Webster, the former head of Cravath's general corporate practice.
By Roy Strom |
5 minute read
January 22, 2018 | The American Lawyer
In Latest Lateral Payoff, Paul Weiss Grabs Role in Bioverativ SaleScott Barshay left Cravath, Swaine & Moore in 2016. At Paul Weiss, he has been compiling a growing list of clients with ties to his old firm. His most recent deal is the nearly $12 billion sale of drugmaker Bioverativ.
By Roy Strom
5 minute read
January 19, 2018 | The American Lawyer
After Years of Lying to Client, Ex-Armstrong Teasdale Partner SuspendedJonathan Valentino forgot to file a lawsuit. Then he lied about it for five years. Now his law license is suspended for at least six months.
By Roy Strom |
5 minute read
January 18, 2018 | Law.com
The Law Firm Disrupted: Tales From a Document Automation SpecialistA 27-year-old Ukrainian lawyer is trying to change the way that law firms draft documents for clients.
By Roy Strom |
7 minute read
January 18, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Sidley Adds Former Greenberg Traurig Finance Co-ChairAndrew “Drew” Cardonick, a 25-year veteran of Chicago's lender side banking practice, has switched firms.
By Roy Strom |
3 minute read
January 16, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Ex-Katten Partner Launches Legal-Focused Investment FirmDarius Goldman, a former head of distressed debt at Katten Muchin Rosenman in New York, has some thoughts about the Big Law business model.
By Roy Strom |
4 minute read
January 12, 2018 | Law.com
The Law Firm Disrupted: PwC Will Take Your Client's Call NowThe global accounting giants continue to expand into legal services. Should you be worried?
By Roy Strom |
7 minute read
January 12, 2018 | International Edition
The 'consensual neglect' phenomenon - new report warns of wake-up call for stagnant law firmsAn annual report from Georgetown University and Thomson Reuters states that many law firms are ignoring drastic changes in the legal market
By Roy Strom
6 minute read
January 10, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Husch Blackwell Launches Lobbying Arm With National EyeThe Kansas City, Missouri-based Am Law 100 firm has started Husch Blackwell Strategies, a government affairs and lobbying unit focused on state and federal advocacy work.
By Roy Strom |
4 minute read
January 10, 2018 | The American Lawyer
New Report Warns of a 'Wake-Up Call' for Stagnant Law Firms"Consensual neglect?" An annual report from Georgetown University and Thomson Reuters states that many law firms are ignoring drastic changes occurring in the legal market.
By Roy Strom |
6 minute read
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