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Mexican Law Firm Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez Launches Succession Plan

Three members of the board, including the corporate firm's long-time senior partner, will return full-time to client work.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Every Attorney Should Make a Succession Plan

In addition to professional cannons, it is important to take practical steps to ensure a smooth transition in the event of incapacity or retirement, according to attorneys Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Disclosure Considerations for Fiduciary-Controlled Business Interests: Protecting and Obtaining Confidential Information

A discussion of issues when dealing with business interests held by a fiduciary of an estate or trust including what type of disclosure as to the underlying business's activities would be available on an accounting proceeding. The authors delve into how to protect confidential business information versus how to obtain it if you are a beneficiary.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Leadership Changes at Reed Smith Reach Phila., Chicago, Austin Offices

Casey Ryan, who started as global managing partner in March, continues to put her vision for the firm into effect, according to one of the new office managing partners.
5 minute read

International Edition

Irwin Mitchell Names Group CEO Following Predecessor's Passing

In August, Irwin Mitchell said that Andrew Tucker had passed away after an 'unexpected illness'.
1 minute read

New York Law Journal

Succeeding at the Pass: Succession Planning Strategies for Family Businesses

Business succession planning for family-owned businesses requires solving a myriad of thorny issues and potential conflicts. This article presents approaches to some common governance, tax and technical hurdles families face when planning how to pass the business to the next generation.
8 minute read

Pro Mid Market

As Boomers Retire, Law Firms Need To Hire: How Forward-Looking Recruitment Can Advance Lawyers' Careers

"Attorneys whose careers have focused on the pure practice of law may not be the 'go-to' profile for a succession opportunity," write recruiters at search firm The Foster Group. "Rather, the ideal candidate will also be entrepreneurial and client-facing — they will have shown an aptitude for, and an interest in, client development and management."
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

GOP Lawyer Running for Town Justice Seat Democrats Say No Longer Exists

The disagreement surfaced as a result of the June resignation of former Town Justice David Fried, whom Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York Senate tapped to serve as a judge on the Court of Claims.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Lisa Mayhew to Step Down as Co-Chair of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Mayhew, who architected Berwin Leighton Paisner's 2018 merger with Bryan Cave, will finish her second leadership term at the end of the year.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

A Failure to Decentralize: A Messy 4 Months at Lewis Brisbois Has Roots in Belated Succession Planning

"Rarely does there seem to be a good time to introduce meaningful change," current Lewis Brisbois chairman Bob Smith acknowledged earlier this month. But the fallout from two recent large group exits suggests the firm paid the price for waiting.
12 minute read

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