Midsize Firm

Where did Stroock go wrong? And what is it doing right? Dissolution spurs critiques

Before Stroock & Stroock & Lavan announced plans to dissolve “at the appropriate time,” the law firm appeared to be readying for an "orderly dissolution" that does not put partners at risk.

Nov 2, 2023 11:27 AM CDT

After failed merger talks and partner exodus, Stroock plans to dissolve

Updated: Partners at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan have authorized a dissolution of the law firm “at the appropriate time,” according to an internal firm email obtained by Law.com.

Oct 31, 2023 10:06 AM CDT

After end to merger talks, Stroock loses more than half of its partners; is law firm’s viability at risk?

More than 30 partners at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan are joining Hogan Lovells, a number that amounts to more than half of Stroock's partnership.

Oct 30, 2023 9:25 AM CDT

Partners approve merger that will create A&O Shearman

Partners at Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling have voted to approve a merger, the law firms announced Friday.

Oct 13, 2023 11:31 AM CDT

Pillsbury confirms merger talks with this law firm

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman confirmed Thursday that it is discussing a possible merger with Stroock & Stroock & Lavan after the latter law firm failed to reach a merger deal with Nixon Peabody.

Sep 22, 2023 10:55 AM CDT

Weekly Briefs: Top firms named for female equity partners; Trump inflated net worth by $2.2B, motion says

These law firms ranked best for female equity partners Three large law firms are reporting that more than 33% of their equity partners are women, according to Law360 Pulse’s 2023 Women in Law Report. They are Littler Mendelson (36.8%), Jackson Lewis (33.8%) and Ropes & Gray (33.1%). Two midsize firms…

Sep 1, 2023 1:56 PM CDT

Activist who succeeded in ending affirmative action targets law firms’ diversity efforts

A conservative activist who led the campaign against affirmative action in college admissions is suing two major law firms for fellowships that they offer to increase diversity in the legal profession.

Aug 23, 2023 9:07 AM CDT

‘The Real Game-Changer’: Dentons is latest major firm to launch GPT-powered chatbot

Dentons has become the latest major law firm to utilize generative artificial intelligence, announcing that it will roll out a propriety GPT-based chatbot to lawyers to use on client work.

Aug 14, 2023 1:54 PM CDT

Boston law firm announces layoffs that include lawyers

Boston law firm Choate Hall & Stewart has announced job cuts affecting about 5% of its employees.

Aug 14, 2023 12:04 PM CDT

Shrinking midsize law firm announces it is closing after nearly 90-year run

A Philadelphia-based law firm that had more than 300 attorneys at its peak is closing after its roster shrunk by more than two-thirds.

Aug 4, 2023 10:15 AM CDT

27 lawyers leave Stroock as it continues to seek merger partner

Stroock & Stroock & Lavan has said it continues to talk with other law firms about a possible merger after 27 of its lawyers left for Steptoe & Johnson.

Jul 27, 2023 9:20 AM CDT

Leadership, growth and profitability in a post-pandemic era explored in new report

Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Lydia Flocchini, the chief marketing officer at SurePoint Technologies, Debbie Foster, the CEO at Affinity Consulting, and Laura Wenzel, the global director of product marketing at iManage.

Jun 26, 2023 8:47 AM CDT

Eckert Seamans lays off business administrative professionals

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott has laid off 2% of its business administrative professionals, a law firm spokesperson told Above the Law.

Jun 2, 2023 3:34 PM CDT

Another law firm defers start date for some associates

Fenwick & West has pushed back the start date for first-year corporate and transaction associates.

Jun 2, 2023 9:35 AM CDT

Weekly Briefs: New ethics rule considered in Virginia; name partner launches new firm

Virginia proposes ban on agreements limiting ethics complaints A proposed ethics rule in Virginia would ban lawyers from making agreements with clients or former clients that limit their right to pursue disciplinary complaints. The Virginia State Bar is seeking public comment on the proposal, which would be added to Rule…

May 26, 2023 10:48 AM CDT