Faegre Drinker Layoffs: An Overview
Faegre Drinker, a prominent law firm ranked 55th on the Am Law 100 list, reported significant gross revenue of $991,262,000…
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Ruden McClosky Axes 16 Staff
Ruden McClosky, a Florida-based law firm, slashed 16 staff members in line with the its reorganization plan to cut expenses,…
Rumor: Cahill Gordon Lays Off Associates
According to online sources, former Am Law 100 firm Cahill Gordon laid off an undisclosed number of associates last week,…
Weil Gotshal Shuts Austin Office
Weil Gotshal, which in May laid off 79 staff, is shuttering its Austin, Texas office on December 1st, 2009. Partner…
Dykema Cuts 17 Attorneys, 30 Staff [Correction]
This week, big law firm layoffs are back. Dykema, which according to a JDJournal tipster has laid off at least…
Paul Hastings Hiring in LA, Firing Everywhere Else
Blawgs are reporting that Paul Hastings is cutting 25 staffers related to document production from several offices, including New York.…
Weil Gotshal Lays Off 79 Staff
Weil, Gotshal & Manges has eliminated 79 administrative positions across its US offices. Those targeted will get severance packages with…
Covington & Burling Laying Off Staff Attorneys
According to stories in the blawgosphere, Covington & Burling is in the process of laying off an undisclosed number of…
Charles Russell Launches Redundancy Consultation
London's Charles Russell has targeted an undisclosed number of employees for redundancy, despite higher-than-expected billings. Laid off staff will be…
Fish & Richardson Lays Off 120
Global intellectual property firm Fish & Richardson, which in January laid off 30 staff members across its eight US offices,…
Stealth Attorney Layoffs at Sullivan & Cromwell [Update]
Sullivan & Cromwell has laid off between 15 and 20 associates at its New York HQ. The firm cites performance…
Day Pitney Lays Off 20 Lawyers, Defers Associates
Day Pitney, which laid off 66 staff members across it offices in February, today announced that 20 lawyers have been…