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March 9th Worst Day for Law Firm Layoffs So Far

Despite the fact that February 12th is still known as Black Thursday and generally considered the worst day for law…

Venable Announces Layoffs

Baltimore's Venable has announced layoffs. From the official email announcement: We understand that communicating this action by email is not…

Morning News Roundup for Tuesday

Good morning. The top stories: The rumors were true: K&L Gates laid off 36 associates and 79 staff... Burges Salmon…

White & Case Lays Off 400

White & Case announced today it will lay off 200 associates and 200 staffers. From the official announcement: Following a…

Andrews Kurth Held Stealth Layoffs

Sources within Houston's Andrews Kurth have revealed the firm laid off at least 20 lawyers across its offices several weeks…

Morgan Lewis Lays Off 216

Philadelphia's Morgan Lewis has laid off 55 attorneys and 161 staffers. Our decision today will affect 55 lawyers and 161…

US Legal Sector Lost 4,200 Jobs in February

According to a report issued Friday by the US Department of Labor, the legal services sector shrank by 4,200 in…

K&L Gates Lays Off 36 Associates, 79 Staff

The rumors were true. K&L Gates has laid off 36 associates and 79 staff. Today, with regret, we announce a…

Morning News Roundup for Monday

Good morning! Here are the top stories: The official JD Journal law firm layoff totals for last week: 409 attorneys,…

Kirkland & Ellis Revenue Up, Profits Flat

Am Law 100 firm Kirkland & Ellis saw an increase in revenue and flat profits per partner in the 2008…

Thacher Wants Salary Advances Back

Dissolving Thacher Proffitt & Wood is pursuing its former first-year associates over money provided for bar expenses. The firm's dissolution…

McKool Smith Adds White Collar Partners

Trial firm McKool Smith has expanded its New York-based international white-collar group with two new partners, both from the US…