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…
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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…
K&L Gates Implements Workforce Adjustments Amidst Financial Success
Recent Staff Reductions Across Four Cities K&L Gates has implemented workforce reductions affecting associates in at least four major cities.…
Steptoe & Johnson LLP Rebrands to Steptoe LLP After 43 Years
Steptoe & Johnson LLP, based in Washington, D.C., announced on Monday its decision to rebrand, shedding its longstanding name to…
Boies Schiller Flexner Plans Strategic Growth Under Incoming Chair Matthew Schwartz
In a recent announcement, Matthew Schwartz, the chair-elect of prominent U.S. law firm Boies Schiller Flexner, outlined the firm's strategic…
Midwest Law Firms Ulmer & Berne and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale Announce Merger
In a joint statement released on Tuesday, prominent Midwest law firms Ulmer & Berne and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale have…
Sidley Austin’s Ambitious Ascent in the World of Bankruptcy Practice: An 18-Month Progress Report
Building a top-tier company-side bankruptcy practice has long been a formidable goal for ambitious leaders in Big Law. Since Harvey…
Quinn Emanuel Signs Lease for New Manhattan Office
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, a globally renowned law firm headquartered in Los Angeles, has recently secured a lease for…
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Announces Merger with RatnerPrestia to Strengthen Intellectual Property Presence
In a strategic move to bolster its intellectual property (IP) capabilities, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, a prominent U.S. law and…