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The Risks Junior Lawyers Face by Switching Firms Too Soon, and the Benefits of Staying the Course

Before making the leap in pursuit of a seemingly better opportunity, it's worth reflecting on whether committing to personal and professional development might offer a more rewarding path than the hunt for greener pastures.
13 minute read

The American Lawyer

How Legal Recruiting (Really) Works

"Not a month goes by that a very experienced attorney will sheepishly ask me something to the effect of, 'Um, is working with you something I pay for?' This reflects a big gap in knowledge on the very basics," writes Dan Binstock in this installment of "Dear Dan."
11 minute read

The American Lawyer

Nixon Peabody Targets 30% Women Equity Partners by 2025, as Firm Hires DEI Leader From Paul Weiss

Ramla Farzad joined as senior director for diversity, equity and inclusion at the end of January.
2 minute read

Law.com

The Morning Minute: Latest Big Law Layoffs Illustrate Inconsistency in Market

The news and analysis you need to start your day.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Chasing Higher Performance, Top Firms Are Refreshing Comp Systems to Court Laterals

Embracing the nonequity tier, building bigger bonus pools and moving to a "black box" for individual earnings are all on the table.
11 minute read

The American Lawyer

Proskauer Snags 2 Milbank Attorneys to Expand Finance Practice

Eric Reimer cited market changes that he said made Proskauer a better fit for his practice. "I do a lot of bankruptcy financing and restructuring, and I see the market moving away from bankruptcy and to balance sheet adjustment."
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Which M&A Attorneys Drove the Most Business as Deal Leads?

The annual Mergerlinks rankings highlight the top dealmakers in Big Law.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Big Law Is Aggressive With Rates. Should Midsize Firms Follow?

As Big Law keeps getting rewarded for pushing large rate hikes, analysts and consultants say midsize firms are leaving money on the table.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Is the Billable Hour in For a Slow Death?

A newly released report from the law firm network Lex Mundi has reinvigorated the age-old debate on the topic.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Former McElroy Deutsch CFO Charged With Embezzlement

John Dunlea faces a potential total of 15 years in prison and fines of up to $165,000 under New Jersey law.
3 minute read

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