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New York Law Journal

Law Firm Mergers and Acquisitions: How They Are Reshaping the American Law Firm

In this edition of his Corporate Securities column, John C. Coffee Jr. examines law firm merger trends, particularly how the old order is changing; the forces that appear to be driving law firm mergers; why some firms have remained aloof and distant from this process; and the hidden impact on equality within the firm.
16 minute read

Daily Report Online

Observers See 'Market Share' Strategy Behind Troutman-Pepper Merger

Troutman Sanders' tie-up with Pepper Hamilton offers potential benefits beyond just increasing in size, said several Atlanta law firm leaders and legal recruiters.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

'Change Frightens Us All:' Utah Justice Himonas on Why Deregulation, Innovation Still the Path Forward for Law

Utah Justice Deno Himonas says deregulation is one path forward to solving the access-to-justice crisis he says the country is facing. Others may be through technology or innovations yet imagined. He encourages other states to have these discussions.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

From 'Pie-in-the-Sky' to Solid Strategy, Law Firms Still Have Urge to Merge

2019 was a record-breaking year for law firm merger announcements and a "solid year of growth" for completed mergers, according to two consulting firms tracking the industry.
4 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Law Firm Leadership in a Changing World: A More Human Approach

People are the drivers of our success, and profitable law firms understand this and are creating programs for wellness and engagement, our firm included.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

'Revolutionary Changes' Coming to Legal Industry, Report Finds

Economic indicators are strong, but emerging models may carry big risks for law firms that fail to adapt.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

How Big Law's Best Litigation Departments Stack Up

From size to revenue to their leverage breakdown, this is how the 2019 Litigation Department of the Year entrants compare.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Honigman Gets Into Staff Attorney Game With New 'Professional Track'

The Am Law 200 firm says its program offers pricing flexibility for clients, while its new tier of lawyers have opportunities for training and advancement that other law firm staff attorneys don't.
3 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Lateral Partner Recruiting: Practical Advice for Strategic Growth

Strategic lateral acquisitions can spur both organic growth and practice area expansion.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

2019 Roundup of Notable Decisions

In his Law Firm Partnership Law column, Arthur J. Ciampi provides a review of the year, writing: 2019 saw some "interesting" decisions and opinions concerning the plusses and minuses of law firm arbitration provisions, lawyer restrictive covenants, the sale of a law firm, and law firm dissolutions.
10 minute read

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