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Lateral Hiring Is Becoming So Competitive That Big Law Firms Are Seeking Mergers Instead

"Our merger practice is busier than it's been in 20 years by about a factor of four," one legal consultant said.
4 minute read

International Edition

LGBTQ+ Lawyers Say They're Still Cautious About How Much to Say at Work

"You always have to know your audience and take that into consideration before sharing very personal information," said Michael Moore, Amazon associate general counsel.
5 minute read

International Edition

If You Really Want to Improve Diversity, This Is The Metric That Matters

While many firms are improving on their diversity commitments, only four are reporting on one of the most critical metrics of all, says Raphael Mokades, in an interview for Black History Month.
4 minute read

International Edition

Private Equity Rising Stars: Europe's Best Up-and-Coming Lawyers 2021

After months of research the list of the 25 best young private equity lawyers across the U.K. and Europe has been announced, amid a period of unprecedented activity for the sector.
25 minute read

International Edition

Seven Ways to Improve Your Panel Pitch, From the GCs Themselves

"If I want to see how many offices you have, I can look at your website." Top GCs share their insights on what a successful pitch looks like.
8 minute read

International Edition

The Way Back: How US Law Firms Are Planning for Post-COVID Office Life

Office returns, vaccination policies and long-term effects of the pandemic on the law firm workplace.
32 minute read

International Edition

Why Another Associate Left a Magic Circle Firm for a US Rival

Another recent departee talks openly about why they opted to move, with diversity of people and work high on his agenda.
5 minute read

International Edition

Burnout Is Going to Cause a Wave of Turnover Among Law Firm Leaders

The size of law firms and increased demands are likely to shorten the tenure of law firm leaders. What can firms do to stabilize things at the top?
8 minute read

International Edition

'It Affects Everyone': Pregnancy Loss Policies Welcomed As More Firms Mull Them

One employment lawyer calling for more specific policies on the topics says that "pregnancy loss can result in the breakdown of relationship between employer and employee."
5 minute read

International Edition

Freshfields vs Lockstep Round 4: Kirkland Moves Reignite Debate Over Firm's Ability to Retain Talent

Two 'rising star' partner moves to arch rival Kirkland & Ellis have prompted some to say 'the wheels have come off' at the Magic Circle firm.
7 minute read

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