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
October 18, 2023 | Daily Report Online
On the Move: Eversheds Sutherland Creates Worldwide Marketing Position"We're changing the way (that) we may approach a client who's sitting in Dubai versus a client who's sitting in the United States," said Erin Meszaros.
By Thomas Spigolon
7 minute read
October 17, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Georgia Sports Lawyers Anticipate Boost in Practices From New NIL Rules"The law was [passed Oct. 2] and we were negotiating deals the same week," said Donald Woodard, partner of Carter & Woodard.
By Thomas Spigolon
5 minute read
October 13, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Legal Marketing Pros Point to Specialized Training and Experience in Business Development DepartmentsMarketing staff at law firms typically take on tasks that require specialized training and experience, several professionals noted.
By Thomas Spigolon
4 minute read
October 12, 2023 | Daily Report Online
These Southeast Law Firms Achieved Mansfield Rule CertificationSimon Malko of Morris Manning said the Mansfield certification process "provides us with an intentional and measurable framework that helps us increase accountability and track progress."
By Thomas Spigolon
5 minute read
October 10, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Swift Currie Adds 20 New Lawyers Amid Departures, Increased DemandMike Rosetti said the firm is seeing an increase in its billable hours from last year and he anticipates higher revenue.
By Thomas Spigolon
6 minute read
October 09, 2023 | Daily Report Online
'The Death Rattle of a Once-Great Firm': Inside the Split Between Drew Eckl and Burke Moore Law GroupBurke and Moore contend they are just two of "a continuing exodus of partners and other attorneys" leaving Drew Eckl & Farnham because of inequitable compensation, according to court papers.
By Alex Anteau | Thomas Spigolon
6 minute read
October 09, 2023 | Daily Report Online
'Experience Is Transferable': Law Firms Turn to Legal Staff for Business DevelopmentArnall Golden Gregory often asks its paralegals and legal assistants to assist in marketing and business development efforts, said marketing director Lisa Vicine.
By Thomas Spigolon
5 minute read
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