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The American Lawyer

The New Normal?

All five articles from our series about the future of in-office work in the legal industry.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

After Nearly 2 Decades, Winston Will Have a New Chair

Steve D'Amore, currently global co-leader of Winston's litigation department, has spent his entire career at the firm, starting more than 30 years ago.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Could 'Core Hours' Help Firms Balance Mandates With Flexibility? Few Are Willing to Try

"Law firms are different from other businesses—they just are," said Atlanta-based law firm consultant Alexa Ross. "Lawyers don't want to be told what to do and when to do it."
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Reed Smith Gains CFO With Big Four and Staffing Solutions Background

James Metzger joins Reed Smith at a time when law firms seek to optimize their operational efficiency and closely track profitability and other business performance metrics.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Texas Managing Partners: We Want to Hear From You

We'll report on the full results later this year, but respondents will not be named.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Good Business or Big Brother? In-Office Tracking is a Contentious Subject and Messaging Matters

Law firms track everything from badge swipes to keystrokes for their employees. But is putting a person's location in a public forum a bridge too far?
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

How to Kill Your Culture in a Minor Recession, According to Midlevels

In our annual Midlevel Associates Survey, thousands of associates told us how their firms missed the mark in managing through a downturn—but they gave some praise.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Amid Layoffs and Attrition, Law Firms Are Planning More Staffing Adjustments

"With forced exits and continued staff attrition wreaking havoc on the depth and breadth of both skills and experience, are firms fundamentally compromising the quality of a support structure?" a recent report asks.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Dentons Taps South Korea Leader as Global Board Chair

Nicholas Howon Park succeeds Xuefeng Peng, the president of Beijing-based Dacheng Law Offices. Dacheng and Dentons called off their combination earlier this month.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Big Law and Midsize Firms Are Charting Different Paths to Growth

Am Law 100 firms have tried to cut head count and expenses, midsize firms have sought to bolster revenue, and the Second Hundred have sought "to find a Goldilocks zone between the two," says a new report.
5 minute read

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