The American Lawyer's 40th Anniversary
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The American Lawyer's 40th Anniversary

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September 03, 2019 | Analysis

Industrial Evolution: How Big Law Blossomed Over the Past 40 Years

Since The American Lawyer was founded in 1979, we've tracked the legal profession as it turned into an industry.
18 minute read
September 03, 2019 | Analysis

After 40 Years of Constant Change, What's Next for the Legal Industry?

Few could have anticipated the dramatic shift in scope and scale the industry has undergone since The American Lawyer's founding 40 years ago. We asked some of the law's brightest thinkers what we can expect over the next 10.
14 minute read
September 03, 2019 | Infographic

40 Years of Am Law Financials: By the Numbers

How much have firm revenue, profits and head count changed over the years? More than you might think.
1 minute read
September 03, 2019 | Infographic

20 Themes That Define 40 Years of Legal Industry Change

From mergers and laterals to ALSPs and the A-List, these are the dominant storylines we've covered since 1979.
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September 03, 2019 | Editor's Letter

From the Editor: The Human Element at the Heart of the Industry

For 40 years, relationships have driven the legal industry, Gina Passarella writes.
4 minute read
September 03, 2019 | Infographic

What's Changed Most in the Legal Industry Since 1979? Legal Luminaries Weigh In

Transparency, the pace of practice and the presence of technology are among the most notable shifts, according to the lawyers we asked.
1 minute read