Cleary Gottlieb Introduces Non-Equity Partner Category
Major Shift in Firm Structure Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, a prominent U.S. law firm, has introduced a new category…
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In-House Legal Teams Anticipate Less Dependence on External Law Firms Amid Generative AI Advances
As generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) continues to evolve, in-house legal departments are gearing up to reduce their reliance on…
Regional Law Firms Expand Through Mergers in Secondary Markets
Rising Focus on Secondary Markets A growing trend among regional law firms is to pursue growth through mergers in mid-sized…
U.S. Legal Sector Sees Job Growth in September, Reversing Recent Decline
The U.S. legal services sector added 1,600 jobs in September, a much-needed recovery after experiencing steady job losses since the…
Record-High Employment and Salaries for Law Graduates in 2023
In 2023, new law school graduates entered the job market with unprecedented success. According to the National Association for Law…
Polsinelli Expands to Philadelphia with Key Hires
Polsinelli, a prominent U.S. law firm, announced on Tuesday the opening of a new office in Philadelphia. This expansion involves…
The High Demand for Elite Wall Street Lawyers
Top Wall Street lawyers are in such high demand that bidding wars for their services are becoming commonplace, resembling the…
Law Firm Mergers See Slight Uptick in 2024
The legal industry has observed a modest increase in the number of law firm mergers in the first half of…
Legal Professionals Embrace Flexible Attendance Policies: A New Era Post-Pandemic
Significant Shift in Satisfaction In a notable shift from the sentiments immediately following the COVID-19 pandemic, a majority of legal…
Big Law Firms Integrate Generative AI Training for Summer Associates
As generative AI technology continues to revolutionize the legal profession, prominent law firms like K&L Gates, Dechert, and Orrick Herrington…
Davis, Polk & Wardwell Attracts Top Litigator from Cravath
Legal Talent Shift: Rory Leraris Joins Davis Polk from Cravath In a notable development within the legal sector, Davis, Polk…
Kilpatrick Townsend Bolsters M&A Practice with Chicago Law Firm Merger
Expanding Presence and Corporate Expertise In a strategic move to fortify its presence and corporate-focused practice in Chicago, Kilpatrick Townsend…