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The American Lawyer

Schulte Rides Private Capital Matters to 7% Revenue Growth as PEP Dips Amid Firm Investments

As the firm's equity-only partnership expanded 13% to 78 partners last year, the firm's profits per partner dipped 7.7% to $3.34 million,
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

RPL Hits New Peak at Reed Smith, as Profits Stagnate Amid Mounting Costs

"We saw financial growth from top 200 clients, including significant increases in international engagements, which indicates that our global platform is working for our international clients," said global managing partner Casey Ryan.
5 minute read

Pro Mid Market

What Should Midsize Firms Consider When Contemplating A Merger?

As mergers continue popping up within the legal landscape, midsize and boutique firms are considering several factors when contemplating a deal. Scale and culture remain at the forefront of those discussions.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Revenue Rises Again at Sheppard Mullin, Along With Demand in Countercyclical Practices

Marking 32 years straight of higher revenue, rising 6.5% in 2023, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton also saw even healthier increases in net income and profits per equity partner.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Lateral Movement Has Slowed Across the Board, Especially in Florida

With nationwide lateral movement down by 35% last year, South Florida saw a decrease of over 43% thanks to a correction period following post-pandemic highs, according to data from the National Association for Law Placement.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Sidley's Nancy Chung: 'Spend Time Getting to Know Your Colleagues Across Practice Groups'

"Your job is to represent the best interests of the firm and office," says Chung, New York office managing partner, in law.com's 'How I Made It' series, "and you can only do that when you understand what your colleagues bring to the table, the trends and concerns in their sectors, and the needs of their client matters."
12 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

12 Attorneys Have Recently Left Genova Burns, Spotlighting Succession Planning Travails

While sources pointed to failed discussions over how to transition beyond the leadership of founding partners Angelo Genova and James Burns, Burns said the firm has "built a brand which will continue beyond its founders."
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Vinson & Elkins Finance Team Arrives at Paul Hastings

Eight Vinson & Elkins global finance partners, identified last month as on the way to Paul Hastings, made the move on Thursday, as the larger Am Law 100 firm aggressively expands in Texas.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

On the Move and After Hours: CSG Law; Riker Danzig; Segal McCambridge; Prudential Financial; Capehart Scatchard

CSG Law names family law chair; Riker Danzig adds two associates; and more moves.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Video: It Has Fallen to Individual Lawyers to Manage Stress

Law.com International editor-in-chief Paul Hodkinson explains some findings from interviews and private conversations with partners on the issue of stress.
1 minute read

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