law firm layoffs

Manatt Lays Off 12 Attorneys, 35 Staff

Since October, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips has laid off employees nationwide; 12 attorneys, 3 paralegals, and 32 administrative staff. The…

Denton Wilde Sapte has cut 37 lawyers and 39 staff. The redundancy process was completed last week, after a consultation…

Washington DC-based intellectual property firm Sughrue Mion has fired a third of its incoming first year class, and canceled its…

Various blogs report that stealth layoffs are underway at Atlanta's Alston & Bird. The firings seem to be taking place…

Blake Lapthorn has laid off 20 people in its second redundancy consultation. The firm, which laid off 33 people at…

According to the online rumor mill, Davis Polk & Wardwell started laying lawyers off in December. At least 12 corporate…

Manchester, UK's Halliwells has launched a fourth redundancy consultation, with up to 30 jobs under threat. The firm’s entire 39-member…

Here's the rundown for law firm layoffs this week: K&L Gates: 36 associates and 79 staff Burges Salmon: 18 lawyers…

Baker & McKenzie's London office has launched a redundancy consultation targeting up to 30 lawyers and 55 staffers. The review…

Husch Blackwell Sanders has laid off 17 lawyers and 45 staff members. Chairman Dave Fenley said that more than a…

Dallas, Texas-based business law firm Gardere Wynne Sewell has laid off an undisclosed number of attorneys and staff today. The…

Looks like we spoke too soon. From Sidley Austin: In addition to routine departures, 89 associates and staff attorneys and…