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Legal Layoff News

World’s Richest Biglaw Firm Implements Stealth Layoffs to Cut Costs

An economic downturn and a decline in corporate work have led to the implementation of stealth layoffs in Biglaw. These…

Silicon Valley Law Firm Gunderson Dettmer Experiences Layoffs Due to Tech Industry Slowdown

The economic downturn has led to stealth layoffs among corporate practices in Biglaw, hitting even some of the most successful…

Cooley Law Firm Announces Layoffs of 150 Attorneys and Staff Across US Offices

Cooley, a tech-focused law firm, recently announced that it has laid off 150 attorneys and staff due to slowing demand…

Goodwin Procter Lays Off Attorneys and Staff Due to Decreased Demand

Goodwin Procter, a Boston-based law firm known for advising emerging companies, is laying off associates, paralegals, and other professional staff…

Goodwin Law Firm Acquires 14-Partner Troutman Pepper Group

Goodwin Procter, a Boston-based law firm, has announced hiring 14 partners from its rival firm, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders. The…

Big Law Firms Reduce Staffing to Address Pandemic-Induced Over-Hiring

The legal industry is facing a difficult moment, as many junior lawyers are losing their jobs due to recent layoffs…

Leading Am Law Firm Announces Layoffs: How Will it Impact the Legal Industry?

Goodwin Procter, a top 20 Am Law firm, is reportedly in the early stages of a layoff process. The firm,…

New York Law Firm Stroock & Stroock & Lavan Announces Layoffs Due to Slowdown in Legal Industry

Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, a New York-based law firm, recently announced layoffs for nine lawyers and 18 staff members.…

Flexible Staffing Solutions for Law Firms to Efficiently and Effectively Handle Antitrust Matters

Antitrust is a rapidly growing practice area and is expected to continue to drive growth in the legal industry in…

Recent Challenges for Law Firms: Decreased Profits and Reduced Demand

The legal industry is facing a challenging climate in 2023, with falling demand, declining profits, and rising expenses, according to…

Biglaw Leaders Worried About Mass Layoffs: How the Legal Industry is Coping with Challenges

The legal industry, like many others, has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As firms navigate the challenges posed…