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Pro Mid Market

'An Open Road': A Q&A With Merchant & Gould's Heather Kliebenstein and Tracey Skjeveland

"Whether the global economy is experiencing a recession or a boom, demand for lawyers that protect ideas does not waiver," Kliebenstein says.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

To Mandate or to Suggest? Law Firms Weigh Hybrid Policy Approaches

Office sharing is one way that firms are promoting their preference for in-office collaboration.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Veta T. Richardson, President and CEO of the ACC, on Challenges for In-house Lawyers, Diversity in Law

Veta T. Richardson, President and CEO of the Association of Corporate Counsel, sat down with Burford's Co-Chief Operating Officer David Perla to discuss ACC's approach to DEI, ACC Foundation's DEI maturity model, how law firms can add value for their clients and her new book, Take Six.
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

Back to Reality: The 2023 Am Law 100 Super Rich

Reaching the upper-echelon thresholds of revenue per lawyer and profit per lawyer proved more elusive for firms in The Am Law 100 this year.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

With the Economy on Edge, Lawyers to the Rescue

It's no newsflash to report that we're in the midst of a significant economic downturn. That being said, here's an important message for businesses across industries and their general counsel: when the economy is in turmoil, lawyers and law firms can be a godsend, especially when companies optimize their legal spend to extract a maximum return on investment.
4 minute read

International Edition

Everything Everywhere All At Once: Paul Hastings Star Jessamy Gallagher on Her 'Whirlwind' Life

Paul Hastings' new corporate co-head shares her experiences of building a business, a family, and the reasons behind her recent move.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Proskauer Data Breach Underscores Hazards of Transitioning to the Cloud

The firm pinned the blame on a third-party vendor who was contracted to set up the site on Microsoft Azure.
6 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Much Names First Female Managing Partner in 53-Year History

"I want to open more doors for women behind me," Much's Courtney Mayster said. "Growing up in the legal profession, I had great mentors, but I didn't have any female mentors. Now that I'm in a high-level position, I want to give back to the women behind me. If they want it, I want to be there to support them and mentor them."
4 minute read

International Edition

Storied Litigator Guy Pratte Delves Into the Art of Persuasion in New Podcast

Pratte interviews former prime ministers, actors and lawyers from Canada and beyond on the communication style they use to influence others.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Faegre Drinker's New Chair Explains Opportunities, Goals and 'Uncertainty' Challenges

Gina Kastel speaks on where the firm is looking to grow during the new fiscal year.
8 minute read

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