As news of new law firm layoffs and associate pay freezes seemingly breaks almost daily, worried third-year law students are anticipating rough landings into the post-graduate world of work.
Most of the remaining lawyers in a New York intellectual property boutique that has been dwindling for the past two years are at least thinking about joining Locke Lord Bissell…
Five law firms have landed on Fortune magazine’s list of 100 best places to work, an accomplishment they are touting on their websites and in press releases.
Adding to an ever-lengthening list of law firm layoffs, Boston-based Foley Hoag has announced that it is giving pink slips to about 32 associates and staff members.
Some rumors had put the drop in partner profits at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft at 50 percent. So the news of a 30 percent decline doesn’t seem all that bad.
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