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The American Lawyer

Akin Lures Paul Hastings' Alternative Lender and Private Credit Group Head

Bill Brady said Akin provides an opportunity to grow his practice, and he was attracted to the firm's strategy of operating as a "global one-stop shop" for private credit lenders.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

New Chair Elected at Kilpatrick

It's the first new chair in a decade for the firm, which has some 570 lawyers in 22 offices.
5 minute read

The Recorder

K&L Gates Beefs Up West Coast Corporate Practice With Hires From Reed Smith, Hanson Bridgett

Mattias Luukkonen and Michael Gorback are the latest California-based partners to join K&L Gates since the beginning of 2023, joining names from Tucker Ellis, Ellis George and Akin.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Lateral Hire Success: How to Measure It

There may not be a perfect way to categorize success, but there are well-known indicia law firms and lateral partners use every day to measure it, writes Ronald E. Wood.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

In Another Round of Layoffs, BCLP Cuts 50 Roles Across US And UK Offices

"We are conducting a small and targeted restructuring in selected areas of the firm to manage costs and shape our size and capabilities to practice demand," a firm spokesperson confirmed.
2 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Movers: Recent Moves at Gfeller Laurie, Morgan Lewis, GPS and Rome Clifford Katz & Koerner

Recent promotions and hires include Robert Chomiak, Jr., Christine Blethen, Mark Parise, Joe Serrantino and Nancy Valentino at firms across the state.
3 minute read

Delaware Law Weekly

Fox Rothschild Moves to New Wilmington Office

Fox Rothschild announced that its Wilmington office has relocated to 1201 North Market Street, Suite 1200, effective March 11.
1 minute read

The American Lawyer

Firm Leader Exits Highlight Challenge of Filling Those Roles

"Very few people want to do it and many of those who want to do it aren't really qualified to do it, so you end up with a qualified pool that's really quite small."
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Women of Legal Tech: 'Every Failure Is an Opportunity,' Says Kirkland's Valerie Pennacchio

Valerie Pennacchio, Practice Innovation Advisor at Kirkland & Ellis, discusses the role mentorship plays in combatting sexism in the workplace, the surprising amount of candor around legal technology among peer law firms, and how she came to realize that her current job is the table she wants to be at.
8 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Kirkland Seeks Dismissal as Defendant, Sanctions in Suit Against Former Bankruptcy Judge

Kirkland & Ellis seeks to be dismissed from a federal lawsuit filed against former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones that is connected to an undisclosed romantic relationship between Jones and Elizabeth Freeman, a former partner in Texas' Jackson Walker.
4 minute read

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