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Losses Mount at Morris Manning, but Departing Ex-Chair Stays Bullish About His Old Firm's Future

When the managing partner Simon Malko revealed a large group of partners were leaving for Reed Smith, he emphasized that former leader John Yates had "committed his future" to the firm. But now Yates is gone, landing at Gunderson Dettmer.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Adding 'Credibility' to the Pitch: The Cross-Selling Work After Mergers, Office Openings

Some law firm leaders say they’re gaining “credibility” in a market that is helping them go deeper with clients and propel record performances.
5 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Leader: 'It’s a Job About People, First and Foremost,' Says Alexander Lees of Milbank

"It’s a job about people, first and foremost. You are building, shaping and managing a team, and you have to not only be prepared for people management, but enjoy the interpersonal and social aspects of the role."
7 minute read

Legaltech News

SurePoint Acquires Legal Practice Management Company ZenCase

The acquisition comes just less than a year after SurePoint also acquired legal business intelligence and analytics company Leopard Solutions, which is now integrated with ZenCase.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Farella Elevates First Female Firmwide Managing Partners

Karen Kimmey and Holly Sutton are the first female co-managing partners in Farella Braun + Martel’s 63-year history.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

On the Move: Hunton Andrews Kurth Practice Leader Named Charlotte Managing Partner

Meanwhile, Polsinelli added managed care litigation expertise to its team in Nashville.
6 minute read

Lean Adviser

47. If Clients Won’t Buy Your Knowledge, What Will They Buy?

With the rise of generative AI, legal, knowledge is becoming worth less, and will become worthless. If GenAI-empowered clients won’t need to buy knowledge from lawyers, what will they buy?
3 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Be a Good Partner and Colleague,' Says Logan Drew of Robins Kaplan

"Be a good partner and colleague. Cultivate relationships with your colleagues, learn what they value and what makes them tick, and do what you can to help them get where they’re trying to go. It will help their practice, build trust, and ensure your practice group operates at its best. Knowing the business really well and having a successful practice are also important, of course, but I firmly believe the more human elements are the most important."
8 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'It's Not Just About Legal Expertise,' Says Alison O'Dwyer of Fullerton Beck

"I have learned that it's not just about legal expertise but also about planning, team development, effective communication and collaboration."
5 minute read

Law.com

A Look Back at the Biggest Legal Industry Shifts in 2024

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