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New York Law Journal

Attorneys 'On the Move': MoFo Adds Restructuring Partner; Capital Markets Partner Joins Hogan Lovells

Also in the latest moves, Joo Kim has joined DLA Piper from Cadwalader and Naheem Harris has joined Akerman from Vinson & Elkins.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

'Detached': Why Big Law May Rethink Its Focus on Productivity

Now, there may be even greater emphasis on the profitability of a practice, not just hours.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Blank Rome Adds 4 From Akerman in Second 2024 White Collar Group Hire

Partners Bradley Henry and Kathleen Shannon lead the team, which is divided between New York and Washington.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Kirkland Pulled in $165M in Fees Advising Blackstone

The private equity giant made the unusual disclosure to comply with conflict-of-interest rules that kicked in when Kirkland partner Reginald "Reg" Brown joined its board in 2020.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Wilmer, White & Case, Miller & Chevalier Build DC Lawyer Ranks

Wilmer hired international trade partner Neena Shenai, becoming the latest law firm in D.C. to recruit attorneys focused on export control, CFIUS or trade matters.
3 minute read

Delaware Law Weekly

Kaufman Dolowich Hires Del. Partner

Kaufman Dolowich announced the addition of Delaware partner Kristen Swift.
2 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Despite Economic Challenges, California Leads in Law Firm Merger Activity, Office Openings

California had the most law firm mergers and office openings of any U.S. state last year. "It's the revival of the Southern California economy, particularly Los Angeles. And you have life sciences and biotech in San Diego that's been very interesting, and some of that leading out to Orange County," one consultant said.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Mandated Gender Pay Gap Disclosures Just Took Effect For This Nation—Here's What It Means For Law Firms

Workplace Gender Equality Agency releases pay gap data for first time.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Fox Rothschild Opens Third Florida Office

Big Law's flight to Florida continues as Fox Rothschild announced a new office led by newly appointed health care transactions practice chair and executive committee member Robert Stroud.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Ukraine 2 Years On: Daily Air Raids, an Upswing in Legal Work and the Restitution Effort

"Obviously, the local transactional market is very low, but we're still privileged to be a local desk for global law firms on deals, and I would say that up to 50% of our turnover comes from that work, from our friends across other jurisdictions."
4 minute read

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