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The American Lawyer

Kirkland Retains Seyfarth in Bid to Boot Ex-Legal Assistant's Discrimination Claims

The firm offered 39 separate defenses for why parts or all of the lawsuit should be thrown out.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Recruiter Criticizes Federal Judge Who is Considering Sanctions Against Him

Evan Jowers, who is involved in a trade secrets suit with Austin recruiter Robert Kinney, also pointed fingers at his former lawyers at DLA Piper in a lengthy filing about his conduct.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

'Petty and Unprofessional': Judge Threatens Sanctions in Legal Recruiter Trade Secrets Case

U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew Austin wrote that the information at issue is "at best, marginally sensitive and is three years old," in a case brought by Texas legal recruiter Robert Kinney.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Not Waiting for My Fairy God-Ally

Once upon a time, in a faraway Zoom conference, a group of women gathered to learn the secrets of landing a board position.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

How to Flip the Script on Annual Review Process

A year-end evaluation offers an invitation for growth going into the new year, which starts with the associate opening up the review as to how he feels he did for the year.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Big Firms Roll Out Bonuses and Other Payouts for Stressed Staffers

The Kirkland and White & Case staff bonuses come as new research reflects that the pandemic is taking a large toll on law firm employee mental health.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Soyun Park Joins Sheppard Mullin from Winston & Strawn

And other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.
4 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Create Your Own Niche,' Advises Tyson & Mendes' Cayce Lynch

"You no longer need to be a 'traditional' lawyer to advance—there is room for creativity. Contrary to conventional wisdom, it is possible to carve out your own path or create your own niche."
9 minute read

Pro Mid Market

PPP Loans Helped Firms Brace For The Pandemic, But New Models Mean Some Layoffs

Midsize firm leaders say the Paycheck Protection Program provided crucial liquidity to stave off mass layoffs, although the shift to remote work has meant permanent cuts to staff ranks.
5 minute read

Pro Mid Market

How To Strategically Manage Your Law Firm's Marketing Budget Amid Uncertainty: Part II

Too often, law firms approach the strategic budgeting process by making minor tweaks to the previous year's budget. 2020 brings a crystal-clear opportunity to wipe the slate clean and start fresh.
6 minute read

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