Ford & Harrison, which has re-branded itself as FordHarrison, reported a modest decline in growth after a strong 2011 as the labor and employment firm adapts to ongoing rate pressures by investing in technology, using more alternative fees and staffing matters more efficiently. Its a tough transition, especially since so much of our work is a one-off deal, said managing partner C. Lash Harrison. FordHarrison handles big engagements, such as restructuring labor contracts for airlineswhich included a lot of work last year on the American Airlines bankruptcybut many of its matters are individual employment contracts. Billings were up, said Harrisonnoting that employment litigation has increased because the Obama administration has taken a much more aggressive approach to enforcementbut rate pressures are tremendous.
Reported by Meredith Hobbs
*Variances shown are in comparison to 2011.
| MONEY | ||
| Revenue | $70,500,000 |  2.4% |
| Revenue per Lawyer | $430,000 |  0.6% |
| Profit per equity partner | $420,000 | 3.4% |
LAWYERS |
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| Total lawyers | 164 | 5 |
| Atlanta lawyers | 44/27% | 2 |
| Partners | 82 | 8 |
| Equity partners | 44 | 2 |
| Atlanta size rank among firms offices | No. 1 |
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