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Firm failed to honor exit package after retaliating for bias complaint, former BigLaw partner alleges

A former salaried partner at Womble Bond Dickinson has filed a lawsuit alleging that the law firm cut her pay by half and offered her an exit package—which it didn't honor—after she complained about a hostile work environment.

Apr 29, 2025 10:53 AM CDT

Attrition rate is ‘markedly higher’ for associates of color, NALP Foundation says

The attrition rate for associates in law firms was 20% in 2024, up from 18% in 2023 but still lower than the historic high of 26% in 2021, according to the NALP Foundation for Law Career Research and Education.

Apr 29, 2025 9:19 AM CDT

59 partners leave A&O Shearman outside Asia since decision to trim 10% of equity partnership

Twenty-five U.S. partners are among the 59 partners who left A&O Shearman since its decision last year to trim 10% of its global equity partnership, according to a count by Law.com.

Apr 28, 2025 3:19 PM CDT

Skadden improperly limited lawyer access to email distribution lists, group claims in NLRB filing

A workers’ rights group alleges that Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom improperly interfered with protected employee discussions about the law firm's deal with President Donald Trump when it restricted email distribution lists.

Apr 28, 2025 1:19 PM CDT

Law Firm Intake Reimagined: Tools to help you capture every lead

As technology advances, lawyers have more lead management options available, including virtual receptionist services, online intake forms or generative AI-powered chatbots designed to meet consumers where they are and adeptly address their concerns.

Apr 25, 2025 9:23 AM CDT

Did 9 firms making deals with Trump violate bribery, anti-fraud laws? Democratic letters seek answers

Sixteen Democratic lawmakers have sent letters to nine law firms that ask them to disavow deals with President Donald Trump and to answer questions about their legality.

Apr 24, 2025 2:26 PM CDT

‘Is this a throwback to the McCarthy era?’ Judges consider injunction bids by firms targeted in Trump orders

Two federal judges sharply questioned a government lawyer Wednesday as they considered bids by Perkins Coie and Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr to permanently enjoin executive orders that target them and their clients.

Apr 24, 2025 10:57 AM CDT

Expert witness was ‘confused, disoriented and out of touch’ at deposition, law firm’s suit alleges

An expert witness allegedly demanded a $20,000 advance payment before a deposition and then appeared "confused, disoriented and out of touch with the proceedings” when he showed up, according to a lawsuit filed by the law firm that hired him.

Apr 24, 2025 9:09 AM CDT

Contingency cases fueled ‘extraordinary year’ for Boies Schiller, with gross revenue jumping nearly 60%

Gross revenue at Boies Schiller Flexner increased 57.5% last year, thanks in part to contingency fees.

Apr 22, 2025 2:02 PM CDT

For cybersecurity, vulnerability management, ‘think of it as brushing your teeth,’ IT managing director says

Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Ciprian Şaramet, managing director at Modular Services, a Romanian company focused on providing global law firms with technical support and business services.

Apr 22, 2025 1:30 PM CDT

What can Luigi Mangione’s trial tell us about unbiased juries?

At a time when 58% of Americans have reported issues with health insurance in the past year, attorneys say finding an unbiased jury for Luigi Mangione, who’s accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, will be nearly impossible without many hurdles.

Apr 22, 2025 9:54 AM CDT

Firm failed to honor exit package after retaliating for bias complaint, former BigLaw partner alleges

Attrition rate is ‘markedly higher’ for associates of color, NALP Foundation says

59 partners leave A&O Shearman outside Asia since decision to trim 10% of equity partnership

Skadden improperly limited lawyer access to email distribution lists, group claims in NLRB filing

Law Firm Intake Reimagined: Tools to help you capture every lead

Did 9 firms making deals with Trump violate bribery, anti-fraud laws? Democratic letters seek answers

‘Is this a throwback to the McCarthy era?’ Judges consider injunction bids by firms targeted in Trump orders

Expert witness was ‘confused, disoriented and out of touch’ at deposition, law firm’s suit alleges

Contingency cases fueled ‘extraordinary year’ for Boies Schiller, with gross revenue jumping nearly 60%

For cybersecurity, vulnerability management, ‘think of it as brushing your teeth,’ IT managing director says

What can Luigi Mangione’s trial tell us about unbiased juries?

Stereotyped views of older lawyers led to firing of BigLaw partner, lawsuit alleges

Litigation boutique firm will pay special bonuses as high as $60K

Law students sue EEOC over investigative letters sent to 20 BigLaw firms

Resignations multiply at BigLaw firms that made deals with Trump

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