Barack Obama’s victory can teach lawyers some important lessons about change and the factors that cause it, according to the founder of an online collaboration service for lawyers.
Women lawyers at large law firms earn less than their male counterparts at all levels, but the difference is especially pronounced among equity partners, according to a new survey.
As some law firms respond to the nation’s economic meltdown by downsizing and/or publicly laying off excess attorneys, other do so quietly, with a gentle nudge to the door, as…
Applying for work as a law firm summer associate is a faster-paced musical chairs game than ever before this year, as the list of law firms making layoffs seemingly increases…
A controversial federal trademark infringement suit by the Jones Day law firm against an Internet news site that publicizes home purchases by individual attorneys has survived a motion to dismiss.
The chairman of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe says you really can’t compare the firm’s decision to fire 40 associates yesterday with its decision just…
Loving your job, taking pride in your work and having the right mentors are what it takes to make partner, says one new member of Skadden Arps Slate Meagher &…
Once upon a time, young associates were hired by law firms, worked hard and were rewarded by making partner. Rarely, if ever, did they stray to greener pastures at competing…
In more BigLaw bad news before the holidays, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe just announced it is laying off about 40 associates and counsel in the firm’s real estate, structured finance,…
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