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Is Chambers Ignoring Women?

The industry's gold standard directory remains stubbornly white and male in its coveted lawyer rankings, particularly in the most elite practice sectors.
4 minute read

International Edition

Lessons Learned From the Failed A&O-O'Melveny Talks

The talks dragged on for years, partners were left in the dark and conflicting messages emerged... then the market turned.
4 minute read

International Edition

Key Supreme Court Ruling Sets Standard for Open Justice

The landmark judgment looked at the production of documents to non-parties.
5 minute read

International Edition

Law Firm Leadership Isn't a Role, It's a Mindset

Firm leaders from Cleary Gottlieb say when a law firm does not subscribe to a traditional corporate structure, firms should encourage leadership from everybody, including partners, associates, and professional staff.
7 minute read

International Edition

When Burford Slowed the Litigation Funding Bandwagon

How fair is the criticism that led to a crash in the firm's share price, and what knock-on effect will it have?
5 minute read

International Edition

Will Hong Kong Remain a Critical Financial Centre for Law Firms?

Protests and political crisis have cast some uncertainty on the city's future as a financial center in Asia.
4 minute read

International Edition

Open Letter From Dentons Partner: Mental Health Crisis Requires Rethinking Firm Business Models

Jana Cohen Barbe argues the industry needs to revamp the billable hour structure, change the performance metrics it tracks and look at compensation in a different way.
6 minute read

International Edition

Recruiters Are Playing Dirty in the Push for Private Equity Talent

U.K. partners say recruiters are using deceptive tactics in the heated hiring market.
4 minute read

International Edition

What Two Recruiters in the US Learned From Years of Reading Partner Bios

The co-founders of New York's Premier Partner Placement have reviewed thousands of biographies. While there are some very well written bios in the marketplace, they still see far too many uninspiring and confusing biographical pieces.
5 minute read

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Fighting Workplace Burnout in the Legal Industry

Burnout is a health hazard in the workplace but there are things HR teams can do to help protect employees from stress before it spirals out of control.
6 minute read

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