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The American Lawyer

Can Second Hundred Firms Gain Ground on 'Price-Insensitive' Practice Areas?

Smaller firms have more to lose when a client says, "You're not price competitive." That's forced them to keep focus on sophisticated work from mid-market clients and routine work for high-end clients.
10 minute read

Pro Mid Market

'Our Strength Is Also Our Weakness': Is It Better to Be a Specialist Firm or a Full-Service One?

The question between choosing a full-service firm versus choosing a niche firm can be challenging for both clients and attorneys. The answer may depend on what kinds of clients those firms are seeking to serve.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law.com Pro Webcast: Breaking Down the Impact of AI on Big Law Economics

Register for the webcast, streaming live Thursday at 11 ET, where the panel will break down how Gen AI will affect demand, pricing, staffing, profitability, competition and more.
1 minute read

The American Lawyer

A&O Shearman Goes Live, With New Firm Naming Board and Practice Leaders

The combined firm said the broad strokes on leadership, practice structure and compensation have been ironed out.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

As They Plan Expansion, Most of Big Law in Missouri Grew Revenue and Profits Last Year

Among nine Am Law 200 firms from the Show Me State, the majority saw gains in revenue, RPL and average profits per equity partner.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Power Rankings (Plus): Bionic Boutiques Are Already Uncoupling Dollars From Hours

Susman's dominant outperformance in 2023 is suggestive of broader and structural change arriving in the big leagues.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Paul Hastings Lands Co-Leader of Sidley's PE Practice in 2-Partner Move

Alexander Temel's clients have included Goldman Sachs and Sixth Street Partners, among others. Joining Temel is Sidley partner William Schwab, according to sources.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

A&O and Shearman Continue Lateral Hiring as Merger Date Approaches

Both law firms have continued to add, and lose, partners in the lead-up to the merger.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law Firms Seek Out 'Money-Generating' Partner Moves Amid Big Law's Arms Race

Even though partner moves were down year-over-year, Decipher noted that law firms last year figured out one of the fastest ways to grow: buying partners with books of business.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

How Atlanta Law Firms Fared in the Am Law 100

King & Spalding remained at No. 17 in the latest Am Law 100. Among four other Atlanta-founded firms, two rose and two fell in the rankings.
7 minute read

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