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The American Lawyer

Am Law 50 Law Firms 'Outpacing' the Industry More in 2024, as Segmentation Accelerates

"It is a bit of a vicious cycle for the rest of the industry to observe. It allows these elite firms to continue to pull away, as long as they continue to focus on those higher client value opportunities," noted one industry consultant.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Wilmer Adds Nonequity Partnership Tier, Becoming Latest to Move to 2 Tiers

"Creating an income tier in the partnership gives us more flexibility to attract, promote, and retain the most sought-after talent in a very competitive market," said Wilmer's managing partner.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Holland & Knight Adds M&A Partner From McDermott

Ibrahim Barakat is just the firm's fifth partner addition in Miami over the past two years.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Kirkland Is Increasingly Turning to NJ for Huge Chapter 11 Bankruptcies. Will Other Big Law Follow?

Exactly why the Garden State's bankruptcy court is increasingly being looked to for large bankruptcies is a multifactored question, but many point to the work of Chief Judge Michael Kaplan in helping the bench gain and spread a reputation for one that moves efficiently and effectively.
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

Am Law 200 Firm's Merger Yields 25% Attorney Growth and $60M More in Revenue

A combination with a Silicon Valley law firm will give Lathrop GPM "one of the nation's largest" private client services practices, advising high-net-worth individuals, the firm said.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Another Weil Partner Heads to Paul Hastings, as McGuireWoods Hires Former SEC Crypto Leader

Daniel Nicholas is at least the fourth Weil lawyer to join Paul Hastings in recent months.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

New York Lawyers 'Stunned and Devastated' Over Chris Morvillo Disappearance

"Along with everyone else, we're devastated by the news out of Italy concerning the ship. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris' family," Elkan Abramowitz said.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

The American Lawyer's Lifetime Achievement Honorees and Attorney of the Year Finalists

These individuals are set to be honored on Nov. 13, when the winner of the Attorney of the Year and several other industry awards will also be announced.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

New Thompson Coburn Chair Focused on Growth of All Aspects

Chris Hohn, a Thompson Coburn litigation partner in St. Louis, took over as chair of the Am Law 200 firm, after spending the last year shadowing former chair Roman Wuller to learn all aspects of the firm leadership job.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Freshfields' US Private Capital Expansion Continues With Kirkland Partner Hire

Eva Mak supplements the London-founded firm's bid to compete at the top of the private capital markets on both U.S. coasts.
3 minute read

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