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New York Law Journal

Lawyer Wellness Through Goodbyes

Julie T. Houth, chair of the Young Lawyers Section, writes: It's not always easy separating our personal and professional lives because it's two sides of the same coin. However, we owe a fiduciary duty to our clients and to our colleagues in our profession to realize if and when we need to say goodbye to something or someone in order to be competent lawyers.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

At Quinn Emanuel, Planning for Success, Not Succession Planning

John Quinn believes "we make better decisions across the board," since Michael Carlinsky and William Burck joined him to provide three-pronged leadership of the litigation powerhouse in May 2022.
7 minute read

Daily Report Online

Associates See a Pay Boost at Largest Law Firms, but Few May Match in Atlanta

Both King & Spalding and Alston & Bird are increasing associate pay to the top market scale, but no other Atlanta-based law firm has confirmed the same.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

'Drastically Different' Associate Strategies in Big Law and Midsize Firms May Continue in 2024

Am Law 100 firms increased their associate ranks by only 1.7% through November, even accounting for their fall classes, according to a report this week.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Women Make Up the Majority of Associates for First Time

Broken down geographically, Miami had one of the highest percentages of female associates, making up 55% of the associate population, with Phoenix coming in at a close second, with 54% women associates, while St. Louis trailed behind in last place.
4 minute read

Law.com

Well-Being and Engagement: Why a Firm Needs to Prioritize Both

Law firm leaders must also focus on engagement to create a healthy, high-achieving work environment. Wellness and engagement are not interchangeable terms; they are distinct but interconnected pillars of a thriving work environment.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Attorneys 'On the Move': Kramer Levin Adds Corporate Partner; Cooley Bolsters Fund Formation Practice

And other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.
3 minute read

International Edition

Will the Slaughters Switch On/Off Scheme Take Off?

That a firm of Slaughters' calibre and conservatism has put forward a solution to an age-old problem is refreshing, but lots of questions remain, writes The London Lawyer.
4 minute read

International Edition

Was the Associate Underperforming...or Was it a 'Stealth Layoff'?

Recruiters and lawyers are at odds over whether what we're seeing is associates failing to "pull their weight" or quiet cost-cutting measures.
4 minute read

International Edition

'Without It, Some May Have Left': Slaughters Associate Illuminates Firm's Reduced Hours Policy

The scheme, which goes firmwide this week, offers associates "a real chance to reset their career", said Michael Craig, a disputes and investigations associate.
6 minute read

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