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National Law Journal

Munger Tolles, Perkins Coie Lawyers Among Biden's Latest US Attorney Picks

President Joe Biden named five new U.S. attorney nominees on Monday.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Linklaters and Clifford Chance Hire US Fund Formation and Regulatory Partners

Linklaters added Morgan Lewis financial regulatory partner Donald Waack to guide international clients through an "increasingly complex U.S. regulatory landscape." Clifford Chance hired funds and investment management partner Vadim Avdeychik to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving asset management space.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Distinguished Leaders: Build Your Practice, Not Just Core Skills, Is McDermott Partner Jerry Sokol's Best Advice

"We need to be much more mindful about helping people achieve their personal goals and responsibilities. Our focus needs to be about supporting peak performance and leading healthy lives across all dimensions," Jerry Sokol said.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Distinguished Leaders: 'Never, Ever Lose Your Sense of Creativity,' Says Plaintiffs Attorney Zander Clem

"The great thing about being a plaintiffs lawyer is that you can do well and do good at the same time," Zander Clem said.
4 minute read

Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: Fifth Circuit Deems SEC In-House Judges Unconstitutional + Kaplan Hecker Partner Lands DOJ Role + MoFo Snags White-Collar Leader

A ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has raised pressing questions about the future of SEC enforcement proceedings.
9 minute read

The American Lawyer

Even in US, Dechert's Reputation at Risk From UK Ruling Over Partner's Misdeeds

Former white-collar head Neil Gerrard has been found to have committed deliberate and unlawful acts in a bid to extract maximum profit from a client. The ruling resonates because his conduct cuts directly against a lawyer's fundamental responsibilities.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

In Miami's Talent War, Poaching Season Looms Over Fla. Firms and Satellite Offices

"Are you happy at your job?" is the word on the street in Miami as talent-hungry Big Law entrants eye below-market associates and high-achieving partners.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

As Big Law Rolls into Miami, Locals Ask: Who Will Pay Kirkland's Rates?

The newcomers appear interested in more than just talent, but natives say their success will depend on whether local clients see the added value in their significantly higher fees.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Winston & Strawn Launches Miami Office, Hiring 6 Local Big Law Partners

A former Jones Day Miami administrative partner is now leading the Winston office.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Prosecutor Paints Former Perkins Coie Partner as Privileged DC Lawyer, as Michael Sussman's Trial Starts

"This case is about privilege," Prosecutor Brittain Shaw told the jury in her opening statement. "Privilege of a well-connected D.C. lawyer with access to the highest level of the FBI. Privilege of a lawyer who thought the normal rules didn't apply and thought he could use the FBI as a political tool."
7 minute read

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