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Sometimes Law Firms Struggle to Manage Their Own Crises

A lack of objectivity about their own crisis means firms often lose out in the court of public opinion.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

K&L Gates Accused of Charging 'Suspect' Legal Fees by WWE Plaintiffs Lawyer

The plaintiffs attorney, facing over $500,000 in sanctions, has taken issue with the K&L Gates partner's hourly rate for research and other tasks.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

What the Battles Over Biden's DOJ Picks Means for His Diverse Judicial Nominees

American Constitution Society President Russ Feingold said the "greatest concern is that we don't want these nominees to be subjected to the kind of criticisms of President Biden's cabinet nominees who are diverse."
8 minute read

International Edition

Simmons & Simmons Elects London-Based Senior Partner

Incumbent senior partner, Colin Passmore, steps down after 10 years in role on July 31.
2 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters Promotes Largest Round Since Pre-Financial Crash, Including Record Number of Women

35 lawyers have been promoted to the partnership this year - the third year in a row the figure has surpassed 30.
4 minute read

International Edition

'Wait Till We're Less Busy': Lawyers Unconvinced by Orrick's 'Unplug Time'

As concerns over lawyers' mental health grow, several lawyers shared their thoughts on Orrick's 'unplug time' policy unveiled in March.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Pence's Chief Counsel, Greg Jacob, Returns to O'Melveny After 'Consequential' Year

"There probably has never been a more consequential year for any vice president in terms of just the things that ended up on our plate," Greg Jacob, chief counsel to Pence last year, said in an interview. Jacob is returning to O'Melveny as a financial services and employment partner who specializes in ERISA litigation.
11 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Become a Go-To Contact for Your Clients. Deliver Results and Build Trust. Their Satisfaction Will Drive Your Reputation,' Says Pedro Bermeo of Davis Polk & Wardwell

"If you deliver results, build trust and provide the right advice to your clients, their satisfaction will help drive your reputation."
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

On The Move: Riker Danzig; Frier Levitt

Riker Danzig Promotes Four Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti elected two new partners and appointed two new counsel as of Jan. 1. Jaan M.…
5 minute read

International Edition

Allen & Overy Promotes 30 Lawyers to Partner

Women make up a third of the firm's latest new partner cohort.
3 minute read

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