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The Buzzword All Over the Early Am Law Returns: Litigation

Quinn Emanuel and Jenner & Block—two of the most litigation-centric in the Am Law 100—have posted some of the strongest financial numbers for 2023 reported so far.
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Texas Lawyer

Revenue Up 11.2%, PEP Up 22.1% at Akin, as Aggressive Hiring Pays Off

Chairperson Kim Koopersmith said Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld's record year is due to strategic hiring in important practices.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Feb. 15, 2024—Willig Williams, Kraus Jenkins

Willig, Williams & Davidson announced that associate Felicia Carter has been selected to serve as one of seven attorneys on the Philadelphia Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division (YLD) executive committee.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Simpson Thacher Appoints First Female London Head

It marks a major leadership change at the firm.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Ex-Employee Sues Thomas J. Henry Firm, Alleging Drugging, Discrimination

The case is the second lawsuit filed against the firm in less than two years in which a woman alleged misconduct by a man in connection with the Austin Elevates art and music festival.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Choosing the Right Path: Selecting Your Practice Area as a New Lawyer

Regardless of the pathway to your practice area, it should ultimately be your choice, one that you make deliberately, and one that will lead you down a path of personal career fulfillment.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Orrick Faces Second Major Blow as 15-Strong Team Joins BonelliErede in Italy

The news comes in the same week that a 23-strong team from Orrick joined Hogan Lovells in Italy.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Food Court in Session: Is This Wave of Lawsuits Frivolous or Justified?

"The lawsuits can make for a good laugh, but, unfortunately, the data is no joke," said Matthew Webb, senior vice president of legal reform policy at the Institute for Legal Reform.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

Steptoe's Revenue Grew 13% Amid Lateral Expansion and Rising Litigation Demand

Even as the equity tier expanded and the firm's profits per equity partner rose about 16% to $1.91 million. And amid lateral growth, Steptoe's total full-time equivalent head count rose about 4% to around 396 lawyers last year and revenue per lawyer climbed more than 8% to $1.2 million.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Latest Big Law Layoffs Illustrate Inconsistency in Market as Some 'Still Haven't Seen That Bounce Back'

"Our talent levels became misaligned with our existing and projected client demand, particularly in our large transactional practices. I take responsibility for this and am truly sorry that those decisions have led to a significant impact on our people today," said Fenwick & West's chair.
4 minute read

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