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Partner Billing Rate Gap between Two Largest Tiers Increases

Partner Billing Rate Gap between Two Largest Tiers Increases

Summary: A LexisNexis CounselLink study has determined through its data that the billing rate gap for partners at the largest…

Akin Gump Partner Caught Selling Sealed Lawsuit

Akin Gump Partner Caught Selling Sealed Lawsuit

Summary: An Akin Gump partner, who has since been fired, was nabbed by the FBI for trying to sell a…

Looking for a New Job Is Not Always a Good Choice for Attorneys

Looking for a New Job Is Not Always a Good Choice for Attorneys

Summary: There are many reasons that attorneys find acceptable for leaving a firm when they find themselves unhappy with it,…

Are You Willing to First Be a Soldier Before Becoming a General?

Are You Willing to First Be a Soldier Before Becoming a General?

Summary: Attorneys start out as soldiers in the legal battle but many are not willing to put in the time…

Non-equity Partner Compensation at Top Law Firms

Non-equity Partner Compensation at Top Law Firms

Summary: As more big law firms move towards increasing their number of non-equity partnerships, the accompanying salary may not be…

Making Partner Is No Party

Making Partner Is No Party

Summary: Once an attorney makes partner, their job does not become a big party like some associates seem to think…

Cooley Welcomes Back Former eBay General Counsel

Cooley Welcomes Back Former eBay General Counsel

Summary: The former eBay general counsel, secretary, and senior vice president has decided to rejoin Cooley as of counsel. Cooley…

Busy Month for Law Firm Hires

Busy Month for Law Firm Hires

Summary: Lateral hires continue to increase at several law firms, while others are experiencing an exodus of partners so far…

Retiring Partners Are Powerful Examples of Success

Retiring Partners Are Powerful Examples of Success

Summary: For an attorney to make it through their career to the point of a partner that is retiring is…

Nelson Mullins Partner Faces Complaint From SEC

Nelson Mullins Partner Faces Complaint From SEC

  Summary: While the bank involved in a “pay-to-play” scheme has already settled with the SEC, the SEC is now…

Former U.S. Attorney in D.C. Joins Dechert

Former U.S. Attorney in D.C. Joins Dechert

  Summary: Dechert LLP has added another high-profile prosecutor to their ranks by adding former U.S. attorney Vincent Cohen Jr.…

Another Partner Added to BakerHostetler’s IP Group

Another Partner Added to BakerHostetler’s IP Group

Summary: BakerHostetler continues their efforts to grow their Intellectual Property Group with the addition of another highly qualified partner. With…