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Kennedys and Irwin Mitchell Replace Longstanding Leaders

Kennedys has elected its financial lines head John Bruce to be the firm’s first new senior partner since 1997.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

For Paul Weiss, Progress Means 'Embracing the Uncomfortable Reality'

"Our firm will look quite different in 2028 and 2035 from today," said Brad Karp, chair of Paul Weiss, The American Lawyer's 2024 Law Firm of the Year.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Clifford Chance Names New London Managing Partner

The partner becomes the first black woman to head up the London office.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Beyond the Title: Developing a Personal Brand as General Counsel

General counsel are like any other business leader, hoping to earn a seat at the table with trusted executives at the top of the decision-making chain. To overcome preconceived notions about their position, creating a strong personal brand is the answer—and the following tips can help.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

'That's How You Get the Alignment:' A Conversation With Am Law Managing Partner of the Year Ira Coleman

"We want to listen more than we talk," says Coleman, of McDermott Will & Emery. "Everybody says the same thing, 'Our most important assets are our people,' right? Great. What are you doing about it?"
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

A&O Shearman's Former U.S. Co-Chair to Leave Partnership

Karen Seward was widely viewed as a potential successor to Wim Dejonghe once the merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling was completed.
3 minute read

International Edition

DLA and Kingsley Napley Name New Managing Partners

Both firms' new MPs will start within the next 6 months
2 minute read

Lean Adviser

42. Elections Are Good for Big Law, Just Don’t Get Too Close

Legal services thrive on uncertainty. What regulations are coming and how do those within that affected industry need to respond? What do changes in the regulatory scheme mean to me? What do I need to do now to be ready for changes in policy and compliance enforcement? All of these require help and advice from lawyers.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Rising Litigation Fees: What Is the Cause?

Members of the litigation bar are aware of the rising hourly rate for major law firm partners; however, even experienced trial partners in the bar are somewhat shocked at the new rates. So are the clients, who continue to pay them.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Fewer Big Law Firms Give Full PTO This Election Day

Many law firms that were vocal in 2020 about giving attorneys and staff a full day of PTO on Election Day didn't issue similar statements this year.
4 minute read

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