Above the Law claims that Philadelphia’s Drinker Biddle & Reath will let 20 people go on Friday, one week before Christmas.
Yes it’s true about DBR – on Friday afternoon. No stealth – they came around to every office – told everyone it was economy based. …Â Other tipsters confirmed that the dismissals were based on the economy and not associate performance. The firm would not confirm or deny the reports, as a matter of policy.
They also report that Phillie’s Wolf Block is shedding staff:
We were able to get a spokesperson from WOLF BLOCK to confirm the news and views:
The numbers you note … are accurate.
If you have any inside information about these or other layoffs, please — let us know!