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Greenberg Gross to Exceed Cravath Bonuses Amid Other Changes

Greenberg Gross, a 17-lawyer firm launched in 2013, has announced it will pay its associates bonuses in excess of the level set by Cravath. But just how much remains unclear.
17 minute read

The American Lawyer

10 Most Underrated Law Schools in America

News flash: A number of not-so-highly ranked schools managed to get a high percentage (70 percent or more) of their graduates into full-time jobs that require JDs or are JD-advantaged.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Durie Tangri Associate Believed Dead in Oakland Fire, Firm Says

Nicholas Walrath, a 2013 graduate of New York University School of Law, joined the firm in October.
12 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Dechert Matches Cravath's Bonus Scale

Dechert has matched the bonus scale announced this week by Cravath, Swaine & Moore, the firm announced in a memo Wednesday afternoon and confirmed to The Legal.
35 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Debunking the Three Stereotypes of Millennial Lawyers

After many years of blood, sweat, and tears in law school, that first day of work as an attorney has finally come. Although newly graduated lawyers are typically welcomed into a law firm with enthusiasm, young lawyers may still encounter some skepticism from their superiors and their clients. This skepticism is often accompanied by preconceived notions, generated by stereotypes related to age, lack of experience, or lack of dedication to the professional workplace. This atmosphere may intimidate a young lawyer who yearns to be accepted and valued by their colleagues.
11 minute read

New York Law Journal

Cravath Announces Associate Bonus Scale

Once again, Cravath, Swaine & Moore kicked off associate bonus season. The firm will pay associates on the same scale as last year and the year before, with the most recent law school graduates receiving $15,000 and senior associates earning as much as $100,000 on Dec. 16.
20 minute read

Legaltech News

Hired Risk: Securing the Law Firm from Betrayed Employee Trust

Inside legal's employee monitoring failsafe and a look at how legal woke up to the prospect of insider threats.
19 minute read

National Law Journal

Movers

By | November 28, 2016
New arrivals and lateral moves in this week's column.
52 minute read

Delaware Law Weekly

McCarter & English Hikes First-Year Salary

Citing a need to be competitive in recruiting freshly minted attorneys, McCarter & English has joined the ranks of law firms raising its first-year associate pay.
17 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Lancaster Lawyer Breaks Ground With Successful Clemency Petition

Lancaster attorney Kiandra Bair has become the first member of the National Bar Association to file a successful petition for clemency on behalf of an inmate.
10 minute read

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