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The American Lawyer

Cooley Revenues Approach $2B in Major Growth Year

Profits per equity partner climbed 27.9%, crossing the $4 million mark for the first time. "This was the best year in the history of this firm," said Cooley's Joe Conroy.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Reed Smith Credits M&A, PE for 9.6% Revenue Growth in 2021

"Our clients that come to us for deal after deal after deal were very busy," said global managing partner Sandy Thomas.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Fielding Emails From Kyiv, a Hungarian Lawyer and an Instagram Memelord Bring Big Law to Ukraine Legal Aid

Two Am Law firms have joined a legal aid effort led by Hungarian lawyer Oliver Koppany and Instagram account BigLawBoiz to field urgent requests from Ukrainians seeking asylum across Europe.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law Firms With Russian Presence Face Both Financial Costs and Reputational Risk

Financial transactions in and out of Russia will become difficult for any firm. "I'm not sure how I would get paid for doing work in Russia or for Russian clients," said University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School professor Bill Burke-White.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Allen & Overy to Launch in Boston With Life Science Litigators From Goodwin

The London firm is embracing a sector-focused expansion model in the U.S.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Firms Need to Elevate 'Non-Lawyer' Roles, Responsibilities: A Chat With Legalweek Speaker John Fernandez

Dentons global chief innovation officer John Fernandez discusses why it's necessary to cut through the fluff typically surrounding law firms' innovation, and bring more "business service teammates" into the law firm fold.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Linklaters M&A Duo Departs for Hogan Lovells

Peter Cohen-Millstein said that Linklaters' lockstep model wasn't a "significant driver" behind his and Megan Ridley-Kaye's move.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Greenberg, Greenspoon and Carlton Fields Raid Los Angeles Firms

Seizing opportunities to compete with West Coast-based firms, several Florida law firms have expanded their Los Angeles offices with new hires this week.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Michael Sussmann's Lawyers Accuse Special Counsel John Durham of 'Inflammatory and Prejudicial Rhetoric'

Lawyers representing former Perkins Coie partner Michael Sussmann accused Durham of using court filings in his false statements case to "politicize this case, inflame media coverage and taint the jury pool."
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Latham & Watkins Prior Work for Perkins Coie Could Pose Conflict in Ex-Partner's Trial, Government Says

Special Counsel John Durham said information Latham & Watkins gleaned from its work with Perkins Coie could pose conflict of interest issues in the case against former Perkins Coie partner Michael Sussmann.
4 minute read

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