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Why Retirement Might Be Increasingly Top-of-Mind for Older Attorneys

Generational trends driving a need for succession planning and a rapidly moving technological goal post are spurring some elder attorneys to ask themselves whether now is the right time to retire.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

'Training to Replace Yourself': Kessler Topaz Co-Founder Set to Retire

"It was a goal of mine to be done at the age of 60," said Kessler, whose firm grew from six to almost 100 attorneys. "I never wanted to be the person sticking around."
5 minute read

International Edition

Kennedys to Refresh Leadership as Senior Partner Stands Down

Exclusive: The departure of Nick Thomas will represent a major change as he has led the firm as senior partner since 1997, having been re-elected to the role unopposed in 2007, 2012, and 2017.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pittsburgh's Rothman Gordon Set to Close at End of Month After 70 Years

"The retirement of several key shareholders right before and during the pandemic, coupled with the departure of other lawyers in the last twelve months, led to the difficult realization that the time had come," said shareholder Frank Salpietro.
2 minute read

Law.com

The 'Biden Effect' on Senior Attorneys: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

It's a conversation coming up more often among practicing lawyers who are approaching their 70s or, in some cases, are well into that decade of their life. Many who started practicing decades ago don't want to retire or play golf.
9 minute read

Litigation Daily

'Clear the Runway': Bill Lee's Longtime Focus on Succession Planning

Wilmer's Lee, who tried seven cases between February 2021 and November 2022, says the work was taxing. "It requires a degree of mental and physical stamina that, at least for me as I'm in my 70s, was not something that I could look myself in the mirror and claim that I was sure that I had."
5 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Coming to Dallas: Law.com Pro Mid-Market's Leadership Roundtable

Join us in person in Dallas on Sept. 19 for the latest in our Law.com Pro Mid-Market Live Leadership Roundtable series.
1 minute read

International Edition

All Change For Latham's London Office as New Leadership Appointed

Under Kensell's leadership, Latham's London office has seen a 40% partner headcount increase.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Presidential Campaign's Tumult Offered Lessons in Communications, Leadership and Succession Planning

We can glean important lessons today on communications, perceptions of leadership and, especially, succession planning from this unprecedented summer.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Origination Credit, Relationship Partner Succession May Be Mansfield Rule's Next Frontiers

With more than 365 law firms committing to the next Mansfield certification process, 110 firms are piloting parameters that target the keys to law firm leadership.
2 minute read

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