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Tipster: More Layoffs on Horizon at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt [Update 3]

In June we reported that Portland, Oregon’s Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt would cut associate salaries and lay off support staff.…

Rumor: DLA Piper to Cut Equity Partners

Blawgs are reporting on rumors that global law juggernaut DLA Piper plans to force out some equity partners. The finance…

Major Layoffs at Dechert Today

Today Dechert, which laid off 63 lawyers and 62 staff in March, let go a significant number of associates, plus…

Fulbright & Jaworski Lays Off 6 Associates, 4 Staff

Blawgs are reporting that Fulbright & Jaworski has laid off six associates and four staff at its Los Angeles office.…

K&L Gates Lays Off Long-time Staffers

Blawgs are reporting that K&L Gates let go five staff members last week, due to lack of work. At least…

The Week in Law Firm Layoffs

This week in law firm layoffs: Eckert Seamans: 90 lawyers Hogan & Hartson: 30 lawyers Clifford Chance: 50 lawyers DLA…

Baker & McKenzie Holding Layoffs in China

Chicago’s Baker & McKenzie, which in April laid off 124 employees, announced today it is laying off 11% of its…

Another Black Day: DLA Piper Lays Off 120 [Update]

Blawgs are reporting this morning that DLA Piper is laying off 20 lawyers and 100 staff today. The layoffs are…

Keddies Lays Off 40 Lawyers & Staff

Keddies Lawyers has been conducting stealth layoffs, with some 40 firm employees, both lawyers and staff, shown the door. The…

Winstead Lays Off 20 Employees

Winstead, which in April canceled its 2009 summer associate program, has let go 20 employees, according to the Dallas Morning…

Tipster: Mishcon de Reya to Cut Up to 12

A JDJournal tipster tells us that the UK's Mishcon de Reya, which in January cut two partners and 15 staff,…

The Week in Law Firm Layoffs

This week in law firm layoffs: Ruden McClosky: 8 lawyers Allens Arthur Robinson: 114 undisclosed Weil, Gotshal & Manges: 16…