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The Road Less Traveled: How Fenwick & West Is Taking a Niche Route to the Top

A deep dive into how Fenwick's industry specialization, coupled with a culture that balances autonomy and accountability, paved a road map to national expansion and practice breadth.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

As Business Functions Gain Prominence, Leaders Seek to Strike 'Nonlawyer' From Vocabulary

"Law firms are evolving to look more like businesses … and businesses do not define people by what they are not," said Brown Rudnick COO Jennifer Korff.
6 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Big Law Rates In This Economy? Midsize and Specialized Firms Poised to Gain Market Share in 2023

Economic uncertainty is accelerating clients' flight to law firms with niche expertise.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Arizona and Utah Opened the Door, But Firms Remain Skeptical of Alternative Business Structures

Litigation funders are eager to make equity investments in law firms, but partner resistance and regulatory uncertainty present major obstacles.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Aging Lawyer Demographics Provide Growth Opportunities for Acquisitive Firms

The buying and selling of law firms has accelerated over the last two years, thanks to leaders who see retirements of older lawyers as a strategic opportunity to grow their practices.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

How Goodwin Procter Turned 1,000 Lateral Associates Into 250

Prior to January's layoffs, the law firm has hired more than 600 lateral associates and lost nearly 400 since 2020, an American Lawyer analysis found.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

'There's Always Room for Growth for Women in the Legal Field:' Miller & Martin Promotes Atlanta Litigator, Chattanooga Employment Lawyer to Membership

"Elizabeth and Scott are talented lawyers who add value and depth to our membership," firm chairman Scott Parrish said in a press release announcing the promotion. "The firm welcomes these enthusiastic and proven leaders as we continue to grow and serve clients across our practice areas."
3 minute read

Law.com

The Law Firm Disrupted: How Are The Vibes?

Maybe the outlook for the broader economy isn't as grim as people think, but the law firm world is still on edge.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Philadelphia 'Heavy Hitters' Exit Troutman Pepper, Casting Doubts on Merger Success

Thomas Gallagher, who chaired Pepper Hamilton until its 2020 combination with Troutman Sanders, is leaving for Goodwin Procter alongside two practice chairs. A total of 40 attorneys could make the move.
5 minute read

Law.com

The Law Firm Disrupted: Proskauer Suit, FTC News Move Trade Secrets into Spotlight

Russell Beck was the lead attorney among professionals who wrote to the FTC in 2021 raising concerns about restrictions in using non-compete agreements. Now he's representing Proskauer's former COO against explosive allegations of misappropriating trade secrets.
4 minute read

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