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A Star Greenberg Traurig Litigator Lost Her Voice. AI Brought It Back

Lori Cohen achieved an impressive 58 defense verdicts before suddenly and inexplicably losing her voice. Now, with the help of her long-time trial technologist and friend Gerard Buitrago, she's harnessing the power of AI to get back in the courtroom.
14 minute read

International Edition

The New Normal in Office Work Is Here, but Lawyers Still Aren't Happy With It

Transitioning from Covid lockdown to return-to-office could be a factor in lawyers believing their firm's culture has changed for the worse, according to a survey report this week.
6 minute read

International Edition

'I Question Their Dedication to the Firm': Insiders on Slaughter and May's Reduced Hours Policy

Current and former firm personnel say that lawyers participating in the scheme could be limiting their partnership prospects as other industry commentators point to the policy's lack of flexibility.
7 minute read

International Edition

King & Wood, Eversheds Alliance a 'Good Model For The World as it Currently Stands', CEO Says

In its first six months, the relationship has already generated hundreds of referrals, according to Eversheds' Lee Ranson, and could lead to further integration in the years to come.
5 minute read

International Edition

A 'Sweatshop'? Lawyers Detest Law Firm Cultures That Emphasize Profitability

"Profit-mindedness" was identified as the top law firm culture trait that inspires lawyers' negative feelings toward their firms.
5 minute read

International Edition

Former Power Company Exec Returns to Gowling WLG

Paul Harricks was CLO at Hydro One and is returning to the firm where he previously led the energy group.
3 minute read

International Edition

Heavyweight Partners Lead as Argus Media CEO Buys Majority Stake in Company

Skadden's Richard Youle and Freshfields' Julian Pritchard are among the partners acting.
2 minute read

International Edition

'Strategic Issues Thinking': The New Bite-Sized Approach to Law Firm Strategy

At many firms, partners tend to lose steam before long-term strategic plans are realized. Addressing issues one at a time fits better with lawyers' action-oriented personalities, said one longtime legal consultant.
3 minute read

International Edition

Davis Polk Lures Another Cravath Partner, Adding M&A Litigator

Rory Leraris is at least the fourth Cravath partner who Davis Polk has hired in the last few years.
2 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters' US Struggle: A Unique Problem or a Wider Challenge Facing Top UK Firms?

Rivals, consultants and ex-Linklaters partners share views on the firm's recent US expansion and whether it could finally see the firm compete, or highlights a wider challenge facing UK-founded firms in the US.
5 minute read

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