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The American Lawyer

A&O and O'Melveny Toil Over Talks as Clock Ticks on Merger

Drawn-out negotiations can carry serious risks, but merger veterans say deals like this one always demand major investments of time and effort.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law Firm Mergers Hit the Doldrums—for Now

The pace of mergers slowed in the first half of 2019—and the deals were smaller—compared with the same timeframe last year.
3 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Where the Am Law 200 Invades, Will Mid Law Get Squeezed?

The influx of large firms in Charlotte, North Carolina, for example "made us move faster to stay in line with some of these bigger firms," consultant Jill Huse said.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

On the Path to Pro Bono Success, Law Firms Have Plenty to Navigate

From mergers and global growth to the specter of politics, firms developing pro bono programs have challenges to overcome.
10 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Newsmakers: Week of June 24

AppointmentThe Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy…
5 minute read

International Edition

Consolidation is Inevitable in Legaltech, Says IT Director

'Carnage' will ensue in the race to take market share, according to top industry figures.
2 minute read

The Recorder

Seattle Firms Foster Pepper, Garvey Schubert Barer to Merge

The combination will become effective on Sept. 1 and create a firm with 180 attorneys and six offices in the U.S. and Beijing.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Should Firm Leaders Know How Individual Partners Vote on a Merger?

Some argue it doesn't matter because votes don't happen unless leaders are clear how their partners will land. But there are risks of holding an open vote, observers say.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Midsize Firms Find a Sweet Spot in Texas

Three midsize firms made significant group acquisitions this week in Texas, and recruiters say the activity will likely continue.
4 minute read

International Edition

Allen & Overy to Hold Open Ballot if O'Melveny Merger Progresses

The magic circle firm's system would expose how partners vote on what would be an historic industry decision.
3 minute read

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