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Former Governor Thompson Retires from Winston & Strawn

Summary: After 25 years with Winston & Strawn, James R. Thompson will retire from his position as senior chairman. According…

Mayer Brown Adds L. Kevin Sheridan Jr. to New York Office

Summary: Mayer Brown announced the addition of L. Kevin Sheridan Jr. to the firm's office in New York.  L. Kevin Sheridan…

Brett Kappel Joins Akerman in Washington DC

Summary: The law firm of Akerman LLP has announced that Brett Kappel has joined the partner ranks in the Washington, D.C.…

Schiff Hardin Elects First-Ever Female Managing Partner

Summary: The law firm of Schiff Hardin has announced that it has elected its first-ever female managing partner in the person…

Steptoe & Johnson Adds Four Partners in Chicago

Summary: Four new partners have been added to the Chicago office of Steptoe & Johnson.  The law firm of Steptoe &…

Vacation and Leave Policies of the Top Law Firms

Summary: LawCrossing has compiled a list of the top law firms and their policies on vacation, maternity leave, paternity leave,…

New Data from NALP Shows Diversity at Law Firms Growing

Summary: Diversity at law firms across the country increased in 2014, according to a new study from NALP.  Data from the…

What are the Biggest Firms in America Paying?

Summary: This LawCrossing chart will give you a birdseye view of the salary situation at America’s biggest firms. If you…

Herrick Adds Lawyer Ellen Shapiro to Their New York Office

Summary: New York’s Herrick office has added Ellen Shapiro as a new real estate partner. Herrick has thickened their New…

Virginia Law Firm Plans to Accept Bitcoin for Payment

Summary: A Virginia law firm hopes to practice law ahead of the curve by accepting Bitcoin, a virtual currency, from its…

Law Firms Saw Improved 2014 Compared to Previous Year

Summary: A new report from Citi Private Bank shows that law firms across the country enjoyed a stronger 2014 compared to…

Butler Snow Welcomes 13 Attorneys to Nashville Office

Summary: Butler Snow has added 13 new attorneys to its office in Nashville, which continues to expand since its inception in…