Joseph Flom is the last-named lawyer in Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, and he’s the only lawyer who is still with the law firm since it was formed 60…
A recent spate of lawyers suing well-known law firms is prompting partners to consider requiring mandatory arbitration for such disputes. However, many law firms are reluctant to do so, and…
A midsize Atlanta law firm has created a new professional development structure that not only serves as a roadmap to partnership for associates but may help Apr 14, 2008 7:05 PM CDT
Struggling for a while in the U.S. after a difficult merger with Rogers & Wells in 2000, Clifford Chance is revving its engines and expects to see American profits nearly…
Ten former partners of the bankrupt law firm Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison and the two new firms they joined are facing lawsuits by a bankruptcy trustee.
Despite a significant work slowdown that began almost exactly halfway through 2007, the nation’s best dealmakers found a way to continue doing business last year when others might have been…
A bankruptcy examiner has proposed in a report issued late last month that the former partners of Coudert Brothers pay $11.8 million to liquidate the failed New York City-based law…
A lawsuit filed by an attorney earlier this year claims Pacific Law Center participated in unethical practices. Another onetime firm lawyer reportedly admitted in court that…
Jenner & Block had 12 female partners when Susan Levy joined the Chicago law firm in 1982, a number that was considered high at the time. Now Levy will become…
One year ago, Jenkens & Gilchrist disbanded after a probe into the law firm’s work on aggressive tax shelters. But many lawyers and staffers go to the…
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