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The American Lawyer

Dear Dan: Why Are Multiple Recruiters Pitching Me About the Same Job at the Same Time?

Dan Binstock pulls back the curtain on why associates suddenly receive "recruiter blitz" emails at the same time about the exact same position—and he explains how to respond.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Major Lindsey Asked About Buying Unfiled Claim Amid Efforts to 'Bury' Litigation With Ex-Recruiter, Memo Says

The trustee of the bankruptcy estate of fired Major Lindsey recruiter Sharon Mahn alleged inappropriate conduct by the recruiting firm's counsel in a recent filing in New York state court.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

Legal Tech's Milestones for Hiring, Staffing & RTO in 2023

Legal industry experts make their picks for the biggest developments impacting hiring, staffing and return to office in the past year.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Tough Times, Tough Measures: 8 Legal Tech Layoffs of 2023 (That We Know Of)

In spite of the great technological advancements within the legal technology industry, the financial unrest of preceding years was not easy to shake off in 2023. The year was dotted with news of layoffs and staff cuts as companies tried to cope with the new economic paradigm.
1 minute read

Daily Report Online

Atlanta Firms Downsize as They Seek New Leases in Next Five Years, Study Shows

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton's renewal of over 150,000 square feet of office space at 1100 Peachtree St. topped the list of 2023 transactions.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Layoffs at K&L Gates Hit Associates in Chicago, Boston, DC, Pittsburgh

Every year, K&L Gates manages headcount based on "personnel performance, client demand and related reviews," which typically result in "personnel decisions," the firm's representative said in a statement. Leaders declined to comment directly on the cuts.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Longtime Weil Partner Joins Major Lindsey to Advise Firms on European Expansion

Joe Tortorici helped build the New York firm's footprint in Europe and later in the Middle East.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Dear Dan: Demystifying Legal Recruiters

When a recruiter says, "I was asked to call you specifically," how do you know if they're telling the truth? Recruiter Dan Binstock explores this question in his recurring column on explaining how legal recruiting actually works.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Cravath Adds Non-Equity Tier as Big Law Makes Structural Changes for Competitive Pay

Cravath has been approaching counsel-level attorneys about joining its non-equity tier since at least last summer, according to one Am Law 50 firm leader.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Foley & Lardner Drops Refund-Seeking Suit Against Recruiter

The Am Law 50 firm filed to discontinue its claims against New York-based recruiting agency Mark Bruce International last week.
2 minute read

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