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The American Lawyer

Law Firms Are 'Struggling' With Partner Pay Segmentation, as Top Rainmakers Bring In More Revenue

Some partners last year "doubled their book of business, and not just from $20 to $40 million, but $60 to $120 million," noted Blane Prescott. "More firms are struggling with: what should the top be?”
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Is It Time for Large UK Law Firms to Begin Taking Private Equity Investment?

Private equity investment in law firms is resurfacing as a hot topic, sparking renewed speculation that the trend will gain momentum in the years ahead.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Adding 'Credibility' to the Pitch: The Cross-Selling Work After Mergers, Office Openings

Some law firm leaders say they’re gaining “credibility” in a market that is helping them go deeper with clients and propel record performances.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Class Action Litigator Tapped to Lead Shook, Hardy & Bacon's Houston Office

Stephanie McGraw aims to expand the office's commercial litigation and corporate teams to complement the large products liability and intellectual property practices in the 30-year-old office.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

IP Firm Fish & Richardson to Open Chicago Office

The planned, 4,300-square-foot office in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood is expected to be a space of innovation and collaboration for the firm's specialized intellectual property attorneys.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Dechert Sues Former Attorney for Not Returning Compensation

Dechert claims that former senior project attorney Kathleen Fay, who had been hired on a temporary basis, was erroneously paid more than $132,000 after her temporary work was revoked and that she has thus far failed to reimburse the firm.
3 minute read

The Recorder

ArentFox Schiff Adds Global Complex Litigation Partner in Los Angeles

Andrew Wong joins the firm after over two years at Reed Smith.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Milbank Lures Skadden Restructuring Partner

Lisa Laukitis had been at Skadden for over eight years before making the move to Milbank.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Margolis Edelstein Broadens Leadership With New Co-Managing Partner

Labor and employment litigator Christopher Tinari will be working alongside longtime managing partner Michael McKenna, with the expectation that he will eventually serve as his successor.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Chamberlain Hrdlicka Taps a New Leader as Firm Follows Succession Planning Path

Litigation shareholder Larry Carbo of Houston will succeed Larry Campagna as managing shareholder of Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry on Jan. 1, 2026.
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