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Clifford Chance Lawyers Eligible for Two Months Leave Under New Initiative

Lawyers can take two months of unpaid leave as part of a new flexible working scheme at the firm, which is also targeting its former lawyers.
3 minute read

International Edition

Fieldfisher Snares Eight-Strong Construction Team From RPC

The moves are designed to complement Fieldfisher's recent national expansion that has seen it take more space in Manchester and Birmingham.
3 minute read

International Edition

McDermott's London Revenues Rocket Almost 40 Percent

As London's revenues rise sharply new boss Hamid Yunis says he wants to continue to strengthen non-US offices.
3 minute read

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Bye-Bye $3 Billion: Latham & Watkins Revenue Soars, Profit Jumps

Latham pulled in nearly $3.4 billion in its 10th straight year of revenue growth, as the firm's leadership says clients are seeking out its lawyers in more places than ever.
6 minute read

International Edition

Sidley Austin Sees Revenue, Profits Surge in Standout Year

The firm's revenue and profits per equity partner hit new heights in 2018—for the eighth straight year.
6 minute read

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Burnout is part of the profession. How can lawyers avoid it?

Lawyers' personalities, combined with the adversarial nature of the profession and the high-pressure environment of a law firm, make burnout a serious problem in the industry.
10 minute read

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Are law firms ready for Generation Z? They'd better be

The tweeting, texting new kids on the block are knocking on law firms' doors, and it will take some work for firms to adequately prepare for them.
9 minute read

International Edition

Nurturing the culture provides a key to embracing innovation

David J. Parnell, co-founder of the Legal Institute for Forward Thinking, discusses his latest research into the diverse approaches among leaders, partners, and associates on how important it is to effect a sustainable internal climate to embrace fresh ideas
14 minute read

International Edition

More tech, more problems: the downsides to millennials working remotely

As more millennials take the reins in the legal profession, working remotely is on the rise. But with technological advancements, some note lawyers' mental well-being may suffer.
4 minute read

International Edition

Dechert associate dies, no indication of foul play found

Cameron Schladenhauffen, 31, was an associate in Dechert's New York office, practicing in real estate finance
3 minute read

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