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No Simple Formula: How Chinese Law Firms Pay Their Partners

In the second installment of a two-part article, we look at partner compensation at Chinese law firms. In recent years, many firms have overhauled their compensation systems, trying to balance growth with integration.
22 minute read

Texas Lawyer

In-House Lawyer Who Hired W. Mark Lanier Joins His Firm

Reagan Bradford, a former deputy general counsel at Oklahoma City's Chesapeake Energy Corp., has joined Lanier Law Firm of Houston to do commercial litigation.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

LA Firm Launches in Windy City as Part of Three-Stage Growth Spurt

A week after expanding in New York, Los Angeles-based Michelman & Robinson is poised to set up shop in Chicago.
31 minute read

National Law Journal

Movers

Lateral moves and new arrivals in this week's column.
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Reinvention of Connecticut Law Tribune FAQ

4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

A Digital-First Mindset for the Connecticut Law Tribune

Because of shifting reader habits, and to better serve our audience, we're excited to announce that the Connecticut Law Tribune will be shifting to a digital-first approach to covering the news come July.
7 minute read

International Edition

How Do Chinese Law Firms Operate?

In this first of a two-part story, we compare two most commonly used business models by Chinese law firms. The loosely organized commission-based structure allows fast growth, while the more tightly integrated corporation model promotes healthier revenue per lawyer. Which will prevail?
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Ali's Lawyers, Counsel to The Champ, Recall Representing The Greatest

Billions around the world have felt the death of Muhammad Ali, a legendary boxer who turned himself into a global icon. Not surprisingly, a man who made a living with his fists—but became known for his words—employed more than a few lawyers in his lifetime.
12 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Houston Company Alleges Lawyers, Firm Overbilled

In a negligence and breach of fiduciary duty petition filed on June 2, a Houston company alleges Kelley Kronenberg and two Houston lawyers mishandled a lawsuit and overbilled them.
4 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Am Law 'Second Hundred' Lacking in Delaware Presence

While Am Law 100 firms register a massive presence in Delaware, the nation's next 100 highest grossing firms operate far fewer offices in Wilmington, highlighting the challenging dynamics of a market weighted toward serving big corporate clients.
31 minute read

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