Law Firms

Latham & Watkins lawyer appears in new HBO comedy series and says experience was ‘pretty good’

Andrew Clubok, the global chair of Latham & Watkins’ securities and mergers and acquisitions litigation practice, believes in stepping out of his comfort zone. He tells lawyers just starting their careers to “be curious, be prepared and seek out opportunities that stretch you.” Clubok recently followed his advice by acting alongside comedian and writer Larry David and actor and comedian Michael McKean in David’s latest HBO series, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America.

Jul 21, 2026 11:13 AM CDT

Why would a lawyer want to be board-certified?

In 2023, Nishi Kothari decided to become board-certified in insurance law. Meeting the requirements, which were established by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, was no small feat. Among them, Kothari needed to show she had practiced for at least five years and had at least three years of experience in insurance law, with at least 30% of her time devoted to insurance law matters. She also had to provide five peer references, complete 60 hours of approved CLE in insurance law and pass a six-hour exam.

Jul 20, 2026 9:46 AM CDT

Should law firms share AI tools with their clients and peers?

Several BigLaw firms that have built their own artificial intelligence tools have initiated plans to share them with clients or other firms.

Jul 14, 2026 8:35 AM CDT

Legal teams unclear on whether AI is delivering value, new report says

Most legal departments aren’t measuring the return on their investment into artificial intelligence, according to a new report from alternative legal services provider Axiom.

Jul 13, 2026 8:39 AM CDT

Overwhelming majority of Americans trust AI to find their law firm, new report says

Artificial intelligence is changing how consumers find and hire lawyers, according to a recent report from LLM Listed.

Jul 10, 2026 10:29 AM CDT

ABA connects death row inmate to pro bono attorneys who help free him

Jimmie “Chris” Duncan is now the 117th death row inmate to avoid wrongful execution with the help of the ABA Death Penalty Representation Project. Last week, the Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court decision that overturned Duncan’s first-degree murder conviction, citing new evidence that upended the prosecution’s entire theory of the crime.

Jul 9, 2026 1:05 PM CDT

Many small firms collect payments faster than BigLaw counterparts, new data shows

Many small and medium-size law firms are collecting payments faster than BigLaw firms, according to new data from professional business platform 8am.

Jul 9, 2026 8:54 AM CDT

Which BigLaw lawyers did most pro bono in 2025?

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler topped the American Lawyer’s latest Pro Bono Scorecard, which ranks Am Law 200 law firms by the pro bono work handled by their lawyers in the United States.

Jul 8, 2026 1:49 PM CDT

AI startup founder pleads guilty to receiving insider tips from BigLaw lawyers

The head of an artificial intelligence startup admitted his role last year in a scheme involving BigLaw attorneys informing traders about upcoming mergers that their employers were advising on.

Jul 8, 2026 11:13 AM CDT

Blank Rome sued over data breach that exposed more than 57K people’s information

Blank Rome is facing two proposed class action lawsuits over a data breach that exposed personal information of more than 57,000 current, former and prospective clients, according to Bloomberg Law.

Jul 7, 2026 3:10 PM CDT

2 former partners sue Clifford Chance over alleged compensation clawbacks

Clifford Chance is facing a federal lawsuit from two former partners who allege that the law firm asked them to repay nearly $5.8 million in compensation after they left in January.

Jul 7, 2026 9:39 AM CDT

White & Case employee drops suit alleging he was stripped naked and photographed at firm party

An employee of White & Case has agreed to drop his claims that the law firm discriminated and retaliated against him after he demanded an investigation into the dissemination of intimate photos taken of him at a firm party.

Jul 2, 2026 10:14 AM CDT

Firms are assembling multidisciplinary teams to help clients anticipate, navigate and contain crises before they explode

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is one of many firms that have made crisis management a top priority. Across the legal profession, lawyers are establishing and joining niche teams that help companies avoid potential crises or address sudden or unfolding crises. They aim to not only minimize legal risks but risks to their clients’ reputation and business. Many of these teams include former prosecutors and government officials who bring their experience with federal and state investigations and enforcement actions.

Jul 1, 2026 1:20 AM CDT

Judge admonishes former personal injury partners known as ‘Avocados at Law’

A Texas judge has reprimanded two former personal injury partners who are involved in an ongoing legal feud and who attained billboard fame as the “Avocados at Law.”

Jun 30, 2026 2:27 PM CDT

More boutique and midsize firms match BigLaw associate pay

An increasing number of boutique and midsize law firms are matching or surpassing BigLaw associate pay and even offering bonuses to their associates this summer.

Jun 26, 2026 10:04 AM CDT