(Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM) Layoffs at K&L Gates Hit Associates in Chicago, Boston, DC, Pittsburgh
Every year, K&L Gates manages headcount based on "personnel performance, client demand and related reviews," which typically result in "personnel decisions," the firm's representative said in a statement. Leaders declined to comment directly on the cuts.
December 08, 2023 at 12:09 PM
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Law Firm Associates
The original version of this story was published on The American Lawyer
What You Need to Know
- Associates in four major U.S. offices were caught up in K&L Gates' latest round of layoffs this month.
- The rationale for the reduction was reportedly low levels of work.
- In a statement, firm leaders said they manage headcount based on 'personnel performance, client demand and related reviews.'
K&L Gates reduced associate ranks this month in at least four major U.S. markets: Chicago, Boston, Washington and Pittsburgh, several people familiar with the Am Law 50 firm confirmed to The American Lawyer.
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