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The American Lawyer

'Dad Bias' Plaintiffs Detail Jones Day Succession Planning

The pair added issues and appeals practice leader Traci Lovitt as a defendant to their suit over the firm's parental leave policy, asserting she's lined up as Jones Day's next leader.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Don't Get Left on Read: GrayRobinson Partner Uses Memes and Office Hours to Keep Her Young Associates

As the firm prioritizes succession planning, partner Valerie Haber says maintaining open, friendly communication with her associates is a key component to keeping them around.
6 minute read

International Edition

Brazilian Firm Veirano Elects Its First Female Managing Partner

Paula Surerus shares insights into the gender balance at law firms in Brazil, where there are more female lawyers than male lawyers registered with the local bar association.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Solo and Small Firm Attorneys Must Face Their Mortality—And Protect Their Clients

It would benefit attorneys and clients if the Pennsylvania Supreme Court were to mandate some form of succession planning for all attorneys. Mandating succession planning will assure that attorneys in all size firms have protections currently missing.
9 minute read

International Edition

5 Candidates Running for DLA Piper Senior Partner

Three of the candidates to lead the firm's non-US business are from the firm's London office and two from Asia.
3 minute read

International Edition

Natasha Harrison Heralds a New Generation of Leaders While A Veteran Offers Career Lessons

In this week's London Lawyer Briefing, Rose Walker takes a look at the new kids on the block in London and the lessons to be learned from one partner's honest look back at his career.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Small Firm Mergers Piling Up in New Jersey

"I think it's very difficult to run any size law firm. …. And then when you add on top of that this period of time in our lives that was so disruptive, I think it made it even more difficult," Sam Gaylord said.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

20-Year Obermayer Rebmann Chairman Steps Down as Vice Chair Takes Over

"I want to say 'this is a firm that can kick butt in Bucks County, Montgomery County or Mount Laurel, wherever it may be,'" new chairman David Nasatir said.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Saul Ewing Names New Managing Partner

Jason St. John takes over for Barry Levin, who has been managing partner and CEO since 2014.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Akerman Plans for Latam, Corporate Growth With Miami Leadership Changes

Latin America and Caribbean practice chair Luis Perez now co-leads the Miami office while Miami corporate lawyer David Birke now co-chairs the firm's corporate practice.
3 minute read

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