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November 06, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Latham's New Partner Class Leans Toward Corporate Practices

The size of Latham's fall promotions has been trending downward in recent years.

By Samson Amore

2 minute read

November 05, 2024 | The Recorder

Wilson Sonsini Hit With Disability Discrimination Suit by Ex-Assistant

It's the latest discrimination suit against an Am Law 200 firm this year, as bias cases against Big Law firms continue at a steady clip in 2024.

By Samson Amore

3 minute read

November 05, 2024 | The Recorder

A Look at Big Law Partner Donors to Trump and Harris in California

Partner donors for Trump often gave large personal donations, or up to the limit for either the general or primary election.

By Samson Amore

4 minute read

November 04, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Latham, Kirkland Alums Land the Top GC Posts—Here's What It Means for Business Generation

Latham and Kirkland have the most alumni in the top 100 paying corporate in-house leader roles. And these firms have often landed on new matters after their lawyers arrived in-house.

By Samson Amore | Trudy Knockless

10 minute read

October 31, 2024 | The Recorder

Procopio Elects Managing Partner

Dennis Doucette succeeds John Alessio, who served in the role for nearly seven years before his death in September.

By Samson Amore

4 minute read

October 23, 2024 | The Recorder

Less Investment by Big Law in the Bay Area: Lateral Partner Hiring Falls

Top firms have hired 75% fewer lateral partners in intellectual property practices so far this year, Macrae reported.

By Samson Amore

4 minute read

October 21, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Greenberg Traurig, on 'Growth Trajectory,' Adds Energy Trio From Brownstein in Denver

"We've grown with our clients, [and] we still have a unique position in Denver," said CEO Brian Duffy. "We're one of the 10 largest law firms in that market, probably sixth or seventh largest, and we're the one global law firm that charges local rates."

By Samson Amore

3 minute read

October 21, 2024 | The Recorder

Sidley Austin Adds Commercial Litigation Partner From Latham & Watkins

Nima Mohebbi was at Latham & Watkins for more than 12 years, beginning as counsel before becoming partner last year.

By Samson Amore

3 minute read

October 16, 2024 | The Recorder

Susman Godfrey Managing Partner Kalpana Srinivasan Wins Attorney of the Year

Srinivasan has presided over a period of profit growth for Susman Godfrey since she was named managing partner in 2020.

By Samson Amore

3 minute read

October 14, 2024 | The Recorder

Morgan Lewis Hires Baker Botts IP Leader in San Francisco

Sarah Guske joins the firm after more than eight years with Baker Botts.

By Samson Amore

3 minute read