Law Firm Associates | Analysis

In Big Law, 'Flexibility' Is a Word for All Seasons

By Andrew Maloney

"I'm starting to hear 'flexibility' along with just being thoughtful about how do you become a bit more rigid about mandating people to come in?" noted Williams Lea's Joe McSpadden. Read More

Professional Culture | Podcast

How One Attorney's Firm Rallied Behind Him Following an ALS Diagnosis—and What Big Law Can Learn From It

By Alaina Lancaster | Zack Needles

This week's episode features an interview with Nick Warack, an attorney who received an ALS diagnosis while working at Davis Wright Tremaine. Warack talks about how, in the midst of crushing unknowns, his firm and coworkers provided him unwavering support in the aftermath of the news. Read More

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International - United Kingdom | Analysis

Can Kirkland's London Office Survive the Loss of Corporate Heavyweight Neel Sachdev?

By Krishnan Nair

Insiders and other commentators say the star London private equity partner will take 'many millions' worth of business with him, as others attribute his success to the unrivalled platform Kirkland offered. Read More

COVID-19

The Pitch for Fully Remote Lawyers Is Becoming More Difficult

By Andrew Maloney

"I've worked with several attorneys recently making lateral moves to large global law firms, and none were given a formal 100% remote-work option," said executive coach and former Big Law partner Laura Terrell. Read More

Law Firm Competition | News

'Predominantly an In-Office Firm': Davis Polk Renews NYC Lease, With 30,000 More Square Feet

By Patrick Smith

The firm's new 25-year lease at 450 Lex is now the largest by square footage in New York in 2023 to date, according to real estate broker CBRE. Read More

Law Firm Bankruptcy and Dissolution | Analysis

Schnader Waited Too Long to Merge, While Stroock's Fate Lies in the Balance

By Amanda O'Brien

The soon-to-be defunct Philadelphia institution and the venerable New York shop have faced a similar set of obstacles in recent months. Read More

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Law Firm Competition | News

Paul Weiss Raid on Kirkland Encompasses More Corporate Partners in US and UK

By Patrick Smith

Sources confirmed that Paul Weiss has also hired debt finance partner Eric Wedel while M&A partner Roger Johnson will also likely join. Read More

Damages

'Billion' With a 'B': Houston Jury Awards Woman $1.2B in 'Revenge Porn' Trial

By Adolfo Pesquera

Prior to the jury trial, attorneys for Doe obtained a default judgment on liability. However, co-counsel Jacob Schiffer said they put on evidence and witness testimony as if they still had to prove liability. Read More