November 06, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Alston, Recruiting From Pallas Partners, Expands International Arbitration GroupWill Hooker, from Pallas Partners, will "expand our international arbitration practice and increase our litigation and arbitration presence in London," said Matt Richardson, co-chair of Alston's litigation group.
By Thomas Spigolon
3 minute read
November 06, 2023 | Daily Report Online
On the Move: 'Targeting Highly Productive' Partner Candidates, Barnes & Thornburg Grows Atlanta Office"We've been implementing a strategic growth plan for the last three or four years — really targeting highly productive partner-level candidates from high-profile firms in town to bring over to our team," said Atlanta managing partner John Koenig.
By Thomas Spigolon
7 minute read
November 03, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Law Firm Expands C-Suite Leader's Role, Adding Oversight of Diversity InitiativesThe Blum litigation against law firms "hasn't wavered any of how we are going about recruiting," said chief operating officer Edgar Harper.
By Thomas Spigolon
5 minute read
November 02, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Drew Eckl, Ex-Partners Spar Over Adding New Law Firm to Legal BattleThe ex-partners' new law firm should be included in an arbitration, Drew Eckl claims, because a panel's ruling is the "final disposition" in the case.
By Thomas Spigolon
7 minute read
November 01, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Higher Attorney Pay Brings Southeast Law Firms Closer to New York ScaleThe majority of Am Law firms in Atlanta around 2021 "figured out" they were competing with New York firms, rather than only other Atlanta firms, for talent, noted Rebecca Glatzer of Major, Lindsey & Africa.
By Thomas Spigolon
6 minute read
October 26, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Alston & Bird Becomes the Latest Employer Sued Over COVID-19 Vaccine MandatesA legal assistant, who earned $92,000 a year at Alston, alleges the firm terminated her due to age discrimination as her refusal to comply with a vaccination mandate, despite her religious objection to it.
By Thomas Spigolon
4 minute read
October 25, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Why Are Former Trump Lawyers Among First to Plead Guilty in Election-Meddling Case?Lawyers often know the advantages of taking pleas early in legal proceedings, said Emory law professor Fred Smith Jr.
By Thomas Spigolon
6 minute read
October 23, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Big Law Firms Are Facing Off Over Confederate Statue RemovalWomble is representing a North Carolina county that wants to keep a Confederate statue in place, while Wilmer is representing the NAACP in a fight to remove it. The case has caught the attention of legal industry observers.
By Thomas Spigolon
6 minute read
October 20, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Womble Adds Trio to Real Estate Practice as It Seeks Out Talent in CharlotteThe firm's Charlotte office serves large corporate clients with headquarters or major offices in the city, as well as mid-market and emerging companies.
By Thomas Spigolon
3 minute read
October 19, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Alston & Bird Takes 'Fresh Look' at Longtime Pro Bono ProgramThe Atlanta-founded firm has hired its first new manager in decades to help operate the pro bono program.
By Thomas Spigolon
7 minute read
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