NEXT
Sign in to follow

International Edition

Norton Rose and Borden Ladner Gervais Commercial Litigators Appointed to Bench in Montreal

A former appellate judge joins Lenczer Slaght, while McMillan, DLA Piper, and Osler get new partners in a slew of Canadian laterals.
4 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Georgia Firm Working to Expand Beyond Political Law Roots

"I realized some law partner who knows nothing about me or my client base or my clients' preferences is locking me into making decisions about how I cover my practice," managing member Douglas Chalmers Jr. said of his decision to leave Big Law in 2008.
7 minute read

International Edition

Freshfields Scraps 'Bruckhaus Deringer' From Name

The new brand will start to be rolled out from October, with the firm undergoing a formal name change.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Ropes Chair Julie Jones Will Serve A Second 5-Year Term

Ropes & Gray chair Julie Jones will start her second term in January, while Chicago partner and management committee member Neill Jakobe has been appointed vice chair, in top management moves at the global firm.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Norton Rose Moves Away from C-Suite Structure as Jeff Cody, Peter Scott Retain Top Roles

A global management committee staffed by regional leaders will make the firm more nimble, Cody and Scott said.
4 minute read

International Edition

Gibson Dunn Cuts Half of Singapore Partnership, Four Partners Set to Leave

The move, which leaves the firm with three partners who are solely based in Singapore, comes in contrast to the steady influx into the city-state in recent years.
4 minute read

International Edition

Yingke to Follow London Launch with 100 International Offices by 2026

The world's largest law firm by headcount said it intends to have 15 European offices by 2026, and is in the process of adding a Munich office.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Lawyers Suing Lawyers: Firm Files Suit for $521,000

The attorney allegedly suggested that the $400,000 her firm had previously paid to its counsel be applied again, an idea the lawsuit termed "incredulous." In other words, counsel would continue to represent the attorneys in three cases, but would receive nothing on current bills of more than $400,000, the suit claims.
4 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'Cultivate Strong Relationships With Your Colleagues,' Meredith Lees of RumbergerKirk

"Being an effective firm leader requires a willingness to learn about the business of the firm and its people. In addition, accept leadership roles on committees and make an impact on those committees. Most importantly, contribute positively to the firm culture and cultivate strong relationships with your colleagues."
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Regaining Control Over Your Practice

You don't need a miracle to turn things around—just a solid game plan. Let's talk about how you can take back control of your firm and reach new levels of success without burning out.
6 minute read

More from ALM

More from ALM

Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what’s happening in the legal industry.

Resources

  • Yearly Roundup: Strategic Insights for Law Firm Decision Making

    Brought to you by CARET Legal

    Download Now

  • Lex Machina Contracts: Commercial Litigation Report 2024

    Brought to you by LexisNexis®

    Download Now

  • White Collar Investigation Practice: Global Expertise in Complex Investigations

    Brought to you by HaystackID

    Download Now

  • Criminal Division's Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs: September 2024 Updates Review

    Brought to you by NAVEX Global

    Download Now