Lawyer Work-Life Balance
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Reduced Hours for Reduced Pay: Will Slaughters' Bold Move Catch On?
By Rose Walker | July 16, 2021
'I'm not sure we'll be going that way. I think if anything we'll be the opposite,' says one Slaughters rival, but a client responds: 'I fully support it.'
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International Edition | Analysis
As Law Firms Plan Office Returns, Whole 'Remote Weeks' May Become Newest Benefit
By Andrew Maloney | July 15, 2021
Floating remote weeks could become a permanent hold-over and perk from the pandemic era, especially if firms don't keep the two- or three-day office week forever.
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Slaughters Offers its Lawyers Reduced Hours for Reduced Pay
By Meganne Tillay | July 14, 2021
The move by the prestigious firm is likely to attract attention at a time when many associates are struggling to deal with long working hours.
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Davis Polk Plans 'Trial Period' for Office Return, Requiring In-Office Work 7 Out of Every 10 Business Days
By Andrew Maloney | July 12, 2021
The new policy will apply in New York, while office policies elsewhere may vary based on region, according to an internal memo sent by firm chairman and managing partner Neil Barr.
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International Edition | Expert Opinion
Hybrid Working Measures Firms Must Consider to Ensure Wellbeing for Lawyers
By Elizabeth McEneny, CM Murray | June 30, 2021
Trying to get a good night's sleep and disconnect when snowed at work and your work computer is literally winking at you from the corner of your bedroom adds a new layer of stress.
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International Edition | Analysis
Pandemic Prompts Law Firms in Latin America to Rethink Office Needs
By Amy Guthrie | June 29, 2021
Flexible work arrangements are expected to remain after COVID retreats.
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Lawyers Across Canada Surveyed for National Mental Health Study of Canada's Legal Profession
By Gail J. Cohen | June 28, 2021
Every lawyer and trainee, as well as other legal professionals in the country, has been invited to take part in the extensive study.
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International Edition | Commentary
The Global Lawyer: How to Attract Talent
By Paul Hodkinson | June 28, 2021
Your weekly analysis of the industry's biggest stories from around the globe.
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International Edition | Expert Opinion
Successful Remote Working Takes More Than a Policy Change
By James Knight, Keystone Law | June 25, 2021
Simply setting homeworking percentages will not be enough to change old habits, let alone a culture entrenched over two hundred years.
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International Edition | Commentary
The Perils of Remaining Silent on Remote Working
By Rose Walker | June 24, 2021
Firms that aren't being transparent about working policies may face difficulties in the future.
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