Susan Beck

Susan Beck

January 19, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Trump's Election Sparks New Interest in Pro Bono

The prospect of Donald Trump in the White House has galvanized more lawyers to volunteer their time, law firm pro bono coordinators say. What's first on the pro bono agenda?

By Susan Beck

37 minute read

January 01, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Congratulations, You Made Partner! Now What?

As firms elevate a new class of partners, seasoned lawyers share their tips for wooing clients, marketing yourself, and finding your place in the partnership.

By Susan Beck, Nell Gluckman, Brenda Sapino Jeffreys, Lizzy McLellan, Katelyn Polantz, Christine Simmons and Roy Strom

129 minute read

December 27, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal

Are US Lawyers a Weak Link in the Fight Against Money Laundering?

Earlier this month, for the first time in 10 years, an intergovernmental organization called the Financial Action Task Force graded the United States on its efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The group, which includes government representatives from more than 30 countries, gave the U.S. the lowest possible score in five of the 51 categories it uses to judge countries' efforts.

By Susan Beck,

28 minute read

December 22, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Are US Lawyers a Weak Link in the Fight Against Money Laundering?

The United States trails other nations when it comes to attorneys' anti-money laundering requirements.

By Susan Beck

27 minute read

December 22, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Rolling Through Winter With Jenner's Top Partner

Is that an icicle or my managing partner?

By Susan Beck

8 minute read

December 21, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Lawyers for the Wealthy Await Trump's Estate Tax Plan

Even with Donald Trump's promise to eliminate the estate tax, trusts and estates lawyers expect a "stampede" of new work.

By Susan Beck

15 minute read

December 20, 2016 | International Edition

What lies ahead - the key trends set to define the legal profession in 2017

From political uncertainty to the power of tech, a look at the key issues for the year ahead

By Chris Johnson, Katelyn Polantz, Susan Beck, Roy Strom, Nell Gluckman and Lizzy McLellan

16 minute read

December 20, 2016 | International Edition

What lies ahead - the key trends set to define the legal profession in 2017

From political uncertainty to the power of tech, a look at the key issues for the year ahead

By Chris Johnson, Katelyn Polantz, Susan Beck, Roy Strom, Nell Gluckman and Lizzy McLellan

16 minute read

December 18, 2016 | Legal Week

Top Kirkland partners see cuts to equity shares

Sources describe equity reallocation as "bloodbath" for senior litigators

By Susan Beck

4 minute read

December 18, 2016 | International Edition

Top Kirkland partners see cuts to equity shares

Sources describe equity reallocation as "bloodbath" for senior litigators

By Susan Beck

4 minute read