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The American Lawyer

Law Firm and In-House Recruiting Are Very Different: Here's How

Are you looking to go in-house but having trouble getting a recruiter's attention? In this "Dear Dan" column, Dan Binstock explains the important differences between recruiters when going in-house versus into another law firm.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Former Genova Burns Leaders Join Jackson Lewis in Growing Berkeley Heights Office

"With Dina's focus in human resources counseling, John's high-stakes trial experience and Doug serving as a key resource for labor and workplace safety matters in the state, we are thrilled to welcome such talented attorneys and bolster our ability to meet rising demand in New Jersey and beyond," Jason C. Gavejian, managing principal of the firm's Berkeley Heights office, said.
4 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Prioritize Your Cases and Your Clients,' Says Amie Vague of Lightfoot, Franklin & White

"At Lightfoot Franklin, success doesn't stop at the billable hour; partners dedicate their time and unique skills for the firm's overall growth."
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Willkie Continues Growth Run, Seeing 8.7% Rise in Revenue and 29% Expansion in Nonequity Tier

Amid a string of laterals and promotions, the firm's partnership expanded, with about a 3.5% increase in the equity tier and a 29% rise in the nonequity tier, up to 121 partners.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

McDermott Grabs 7-Attorney White-Collar Group From Orrick, Plus SDNY Cybercrime Prosecutor

"I am convinced the firm is truly committed to investing in this," new arrival Guy Singer said of the white-collar investigations practice.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Trial Lawyers Are Upset About New Rules for Referral Fees

The New Jersey Association for Justice is likely to challenge Opinion 745 to the Supreme Court, the group's president said.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Finding Purpose in Plaintiff-Side Work

This next generation of attorneys is coming to view plaintiff-side work as a preferable and more fulfilling alternative to the types of Big Law jobs that have historically dominated law school recruiting.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

O'Melveny Re-Elects Chair, Prepares for 'Tremendous' 2024 After Revenue Dip

Gross revenue slid by 3.6% last year, but the firm started March 2024 with 20% more inventory than the previous March.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Three Big Law Firms Unite to Pitch Law Students on Practicing in Phila.

Ballard Spahr, Blank Rome and Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath are hosting a webinar next week to make the case that Philadelphia is an "incredible place to practice law." They're motivated in part by a shift away from on-campus recruiting.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

With Slower Start to 2023, Munger Tolles Sees Revenue Decline to $306M While PEP Rises

As the number of equity partners at the firm shrunk nearly 10% to 74, the firm's average PEP was up around 5% to $2.2 million.
4 minute read

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