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Daily Business Review

How Ex-TV Lawyer John Ruiz Turned Millions into Billions

John H. Ruiz started in personal injury, moved to class action, identified a flaw in health care insurance payments and leveraged it to grow a multi-million dollar company. Now, thanks to a SPAC, he's set to earn much, much more.
9 minute read

International Edition

The London Lawyer: 'The Times They Are a-Changin'

London this week: more overseas and women leaders, associates asking for more than just money, and a pay war that rages on.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

How Cooper & Kirk Became One of the Most Influential Firms in Washington

When arguing high-level, important constitutional questions, having skilled opposition that goes right to the heart of things is of the highest importance.
13 minute read

Law.com

Don Lemon Joins ALM's Legalweek 2022 Lineup as Keynote

The CNN Tonight anchor will help kick off Legalweek 2022, one of the legal industry's largest in-person gatherings focused on the intersection of law, technology and innovation.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Joe Conroy Wants Cooley to Be 'The Great Law Firm of the Next Generation'

"The rush of law firms—big, historically successful law firms that haven't historically been in these sectors—into these sectors, to me it's nothing more than validation of where we placed all of our chips," Cooley's CEO says.
13 minute read

Litigation Daily

Management Tips from Litigators-Turned-Firm Leaders

"To be a great lawyer you need to be able to solve your clients' business and legal challenges, but to be a great law firm leader you need to understand what drives the strategy and economics of the firm," said Jim Lehman of Nelson Mullins.
5 minute read

International Edition

Hogan Lovells Revamps Africa Practice Leadership

Though none of the new leaders are based in Africa, the move adds two new co-heads to the firm's Africa practice management and elevates the position of the current head of Africa.
2 minute read

Law.com

'Everyone Is Hungry for Work.' A New Generation of Lawyers Is Leading MDLs.

In 2020, lawyers who were 45 or younger made up 46% of appointments to lead counsel and plaintiffs' executive committee in multidistrict litigation, up from 32% in 2016, according to data reviewed by Law.com.
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

In the Midst of a Talent War, Lockstep Can't Last—Even at Cravath

The evolution of new leading law firms, and the types of legal work that lead to great profits, have allowed non-lockstep firms to change the game.
10 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters Looks Within for Next Chief Financial Officer

Incumbent Peter Hickman will retire after 13 years at the firm.
1 minute read

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