Before the layoffs the firm employed 140 senior associates, defined as sixth-years or later. Those let go are said to have met basic performance standards, but were not progressing towards partnership.
Those affected have four months to find alternate employment.
In May, JDJournal tipsters reported that Hogan & Hartson was conducting stealth layoffs. And in April, the firm cut 93 support staff.
Founded in 1904, Hogan & Hartson is the oldest major law firm headquartered in Washington, DC. It is a global firm with more than 1,100 lawyers in 27 offices worldwide, including offices in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.