By Jane Wester | January 18, 2024
Thomas Reid, recalling plaintiff Kaloma Cardwell's first set of reviews, said "there were matters being commented on … that if not fixed immediately, could be fatal to his career."
By Jane Wester | January 17, 2024
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison partner Bruce Birenboim, who is representing Davis Polk & Wardwell in a retaliation lawsuit, on Tuesday raised concerns that the plaintiff's use of time could lead to "an impossible situation for the court" and potential appellate issues.
By Jane Wester | January 16, 2024
During the first week of testimony in the trial, which began Jan. 8, a series of current and former Davis Polk professional development employees introduced jurors to the concept of a "time to go" conversation, in which associates are told they need to find a new job but are not fired on the spot.
By Jane Wester | January 12, 2024
An email exchange over a Black Affinity Group event, and another that spotlighted "social awkwardness" of lawyers, were among those the jury were provided access to.
By Jane Wester | January 11, 2024
As a junior associate, plaintiff Kaloma Cardwell suggested that third-year associates receive training on the importance of greeting colleagues, saying he wanted to avoid scenarios in which young associates of color are ignored.
By Jane Wester | January 10, 2024
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison partner Jeh Johnson, who represents Davis Polk, introduced several other attorneys' evaluations of plaintiff Kaloma Cardwell during his cross-examination of Davis Polk partner Jason Kyrwood.
By Jane Wester | January 9, 2024
Kaloma Cardwell's attorney David Jeffries called former Davis Polk professional development manager Rocio Clausen as his first witness.
By ALM Staff | January 9, 2024
"Even though you may be part of a partnership, you're similar to an independent contractor. You've got to build your own book of business in an environment that will support you."
By Maria Dinzeo | January 5, 2024
Shirley Li has taken the legal reins of the Sunnyvale, California-based company, which competes with Nvidia and has raised more than $720 million in funding.
National Law Journal | Analysis
By Abigail Adcox | December 29, 2023
Some law firms appear to be on track to surpass their previous year's earnings, buoyed by activity surrounding the debt limit and end-of-year legislation.
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