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The American Lawyer

'Scale Can't Be Overstated': DLA Piper Posts 6% Revenue Gain in 2022

The global law firm remained well-hedged against rising interest rates, COVID lockdowns and the war in Ukraine.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

More Notable Hires: The 2022 Runners-Up

The top lateral moves list included several important hires from across the state. But those weren't the only moves worth noting. There were nine more jumps that took place over the course of 2022 that deserve a second look.
9 minute read

Law.com

The Law Firm Disrupted: The Merger That Wasn't

A combination with Hogan Lovells would have helped Shearman & Sterling return to where it stood among the largest firms in the world over two decades ago. But was that the only reason it made sense?
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Partner Dispute: Lawsuit Exposes Fight Taking Place at This New Jersey Law Firm

One partner claimed he was abruptly fired.
4 minute read

Pro Mid Market

With Nearly 400 Attorneys, Hall Booth Smith Hits Sweet Spot Between Boutiques and Big Law

"Midsize firms have a couple of advantages over firms of other sizes. We've all heard about associates having to wait seven years at a big firm to argue a motion, and they'll get better opportunities to go to court and have more client contact at a firm like ours," said founding partner John E. Hall.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Beyond Excess Capacity, Pooled Services and Automation Expedite Staff Layoffs

Law firms' increasing use of national teams and push for automation are putting more business professionals on the chopping block, especially when demand falls.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Steptoe & Johnson LLP Grows PPE 7% Despite Pre-Paying $20M in 2023 Costs

In-demand areas of legal representation and efficiencies derived from investments in business functions put the firm in a fortuitous financial position heading into the current year.
4 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Midsize Firms Have Pervaded the 2023 Merger Market. Here's Why That Should Continue.

"It seems that every law firm out there wants to be double the size they are now, no matter what size they are now," said one firm leader.
7 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Gray Reed Faces the Future with Fresh Leader, Revamped Practice Structure and its First Chief Legal Talent Officer

Gray Reed & McGraw hired Amy Sladczyk Hancock, who brings 20 years of experience in the role, as the Texas firm's first chief legal talent officer.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Perkins Coie Lays Off 58 Business Professionals

In an internal memo, the firm cited "macroeconomic conditions" as well as "increased expenses" that surpass the rate of revenue growth this year.
2 minute read

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