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National Law Journal

Steptoe Grows Revenue 7.5%, Hitting Record-High $530 Million

The firm's profits per equity partner rose nearly 5% to $2.1 million in 2024, according to preliminary financial reporting.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Fried Frank Trio Joining Sidley in NY

The latest lateral partners extend Sidley's hiring push well into the new year.
2 minute read

Law.com

Empowering Your Lawyers: A Marketing Team’s Guide to Achieving Goals and Fostering Lawyer Satisfaction

As a marketing professional, your job isn’t just to check tasks off a list — it’s to show attorneys why these efforts matter and how they can actually make their lives easier (and more profitable). This guide is packed with strategies to help you bridge the gap, build trust, and turn even the most skeptical lawyers into willing partners.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Jan. 29, 2025—Galfand Berger, Blank Rome

Galfand Berger announced that Bradley Smith has been promoted to senior partner.
2 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Managing Partner: 'Educate Yourself About Law Firm Economics,' Says Gregory Hessinger of Mitchell Silberberg

"I would advise them to focus on three things: 1) maintain excellence in lawyering, which garners the respect of your partners and the legal industry; 2) spend more time listening in firm meetings than speaking; 3) build meaningful relationships with partners that you can lean into when it comes time to make tough decisions—which occur almost daily in my role; and 4) educate yourself about law firm economics. In my experience, many great lawyers don’t have the time or desire to invest in the latter two items, but anyone interested in a law firm leadership position must make that investment to be successful."
8 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Movers: New Associates in Stamford and a Head of Business in Vernon

Silver Golub & Teitell in Stamford and KKC Law in Vernon announce latest moves.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law Firms Are 'Struggling' With Partner Pay Segmentation, as Top Rainmakers Bring In More Revenue

Some partners last year "doubled their book of business, and not just from $20 to $40 million, but $60 to $120 million," noted Blane Prescott. "More firms are struggling with: what should the top be?”
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Is It Time for Large UK Law Firms to Begin Taking Private Equity Investment?

Private equity investment in law firms is resurfacing as a hot topic, sparking renewed speculation that the trend will gain momentum in the years ahead.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Adding 'Credibility' to the Pitch: The Cross-Selling Work After Mergers, Office Openings

Some law firm leaders say they’re gaining “credibility” in a market that is helping them go deeper with clients and propel record performances.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Class Action Litigator Tapped to Lead Shook, Hardy & Bacon's Houston Office

Stephanie McGraw aims to expand the office's commercial litigation and corporate teams to complement the large products liability and intellectual property practices in the 30-year-old office.
3 minute read

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