Biglaw’s 2024 Revenue Boom: A Deep Dive into Wells Fargo’s Latest Legal Industry Survey
The Wells Fargo Legal Specialty Group’s nine-month 2024 survey paints a bright picture for Biglaw, showcasing exceptional growth fueled by…
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California Considers Expunging Attorney Discipline Records After Eight Years
California attorneys who have faced professional disciplinary action may soon have the chance for a public clean slate. The State…
Law Firms Report Strong Third-Quarter Profits in 2024: A Closer Look at the Key Factors Driving Success
Law firms across the United States are experiencing near-record profits, with an 11.2% increase in earnings in the third quarter…
Employment Disparities Persist for Minority Law Graduates Despite Strong Job Market in 2023
A robust job market for new law graduates in 2023 failed to close long-standing racial and ethnic employment disparities, according…
Leadership Departures from Lewis Brisbois: Founder, Son, and Grandson Exit
In a notable shift at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, the firm’s founder and chairman emeritus, Bob Lewis, has retired…
ABA Revises Judicial Clerkship Program Description Amid Controversy
The American Bar Association (ABA) has made adjustments to the description of its Judicial Clerkship Program following criticism from a…
Regional Law Firms Expand Through Mergers in Secondary Markets
Rising Focus on Secondary Markets A growing trend among regional law firms is to pursue growth through mergers in mid-sized…
U.S. Legal Sector Sees Job Growth in September, Reversing Recent Decline
The U.S. legal services sector added 1,600 jobs in September, a much-needed recovery after experiencing steady job losses since the…
Texas Supreme Court Approves New Program Allowing Licensed Paralegals to Provide Legal Services to Low-Income Residents
The Texas Supreme Court has taken a significant step toward addressing the justice gap by preliminarily approving a new program…
Clifford Chance Aims to Challenge US Law Firms in the American Market
Clifford Chance, a leading global law firm, is positioning itself to compete more aggressively against major US law firms as…
Encouraging Legal Professionals to Disconnect: ABA’s Proposal
The American Bar Association (ABA) is urging legal employers to support their employees in fully disconnecting from work for at…
Polsinelli Expands to Philadelphia with Key Hires
Polsinelli, a prominent U.S. law firm, announced on Tuesday the opening of a new office in Philadelphia. This expansion involves…