PAR: Reduced Hours Better Than Layoffs
The Project for Attorney Retention says reducing associate working hours will save a firm more money than cutting associate positions.…
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Reduced Hours for Associates Instead of Layoffs?
The Project for Attorney Retention (PAR), an initiative of the Center for WorkLife Law at University of California Hastings College of…
Cravath Lawyer: Kill the Billable Hour
Evan R. Chesler, a Presiding Partner at New York's Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, has made a bold suggestion in…
Female Partners in DC Firms Take More Part-Time Hours Than Men
An interesting story at the DC Examiner, about the results of a study from the National Association for Law Placement: Female…
The Appeal of Lockstep Compensation
Predictability and Stability The lockstep model ensures a clear and predictable salary progression. This predictability is highly attractive to lawyers…
McKool Smith Announces Mid-Year Bonuses for Associates
McKool Smith, a prominent litigation firm, is rewarding its associates with substantial mid-year bonuses, recognizing their hard work and dedication…
2024 Report: Top Law Firms Maintain High First-Year Associate Salaries
The National Law Journal (NLJ) has released its 2024 report on first-year associate salaries at the largest 500 law firms…
Call for Practical Legal Skills in Law Schools
A recent study sheds light on the perspectives of junior associates regarding the preparedness provided by law schools for the…
Reed Smith Implements New Associate Compensation Structure
Reed Smith, a prominent law firm, has confirmed adjustments to its associate compensation structure, prompted by a leaked memo revealing…
Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination and Retaliation at Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders
Former associate Gita F. Sankano has filed a lawsuit against Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders, claiming that complaints about discriminatory conduct…
Former Black Associate Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders
A Black former associate at Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders, a prominent U.S. law firm, has filed a lawsuit in a…
Embracing Change: Legal Industry Trends in 2024
The legal industry is poised for significant transformations in 2024, dispelling concerns of an impending downturn. Experts suggest viewing the…