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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…

Allen & Overy to Cut 30% of Trainees

London's Allen & Overy will only retain 70% of its trainees for September 2009 and March 2010. The Magic Circle…

Burges Salmon to Cut 18 Lawyers

Burges Salmon has announced a redundancy consultation that could see 18 lawyers lose their jobs. The firm has also launched…

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…

Update: King & Spalding Lays Off 122

Earlier today we reported rumors that up to 80 people might get laid off today at King & Spalding. We…

Update: Latham Offering New Associates $75K to Take Year Off

Latham & Watkins is offering incoming lawyers $75,000 to take a year off. The firm, which fired 190 lawyers and…

Rumor: King & Spalding to Lay Off 80 Today

Law blawgs are reporting rumors that King & Spalding is holding layoffs today, with possibly 80 employees targeted. The Atlanta…

Rumor: Kirkland & Ellis Layoffs Today?

Various blawgs are reporting that Chicago-based Kirkland & Ellis has laid off four attorneys this week, and more firings are…

Bingham McCutchen Cuts 16 Attorneys, 23 Staff

Bingham McCutchen announced layoffs today. ...we have conducted a reduction in force affecting 16 Corporate associates, counsel and of counsel…

Arent Fox Lays Off 13 Associates, 15 Staff

Do you work for Washington DC law firm and lobbying group Arent Fox? Are you sure? After careful analysis and…