"When associates are constantly refreshing their emails in the hope of seeing bonus news, no one wants to instead see a memo about an increase to their in-office facetime, but here we are. Earlier this week, Reed Smith - a firm that brought in $1,504,888,000 gross revenue in 2024, putting it at No. 37 on the most recent Am Law 100 - notified associates that beginning on January 5, 2026, they'd be expected to work from the office four days each week."
"Quite a few Biglaw firms are now requiring four days in the office firmwide, including the likes of A&O Shearman; Cooley; Covington; Davis Polk; Dechert (junior associates); DLA Piper (corporate associates); Goodwin; Hogan Lovells; Latham; Paul Weiss; Ropes & Gray; Sidley; Simpson Thacher; Skadden; Vinson & Elkins; Weil Gotshal; WilmerHale; and White & Case. Sullivan & Cromwell has taken its attendance policy one step further, requiring attorneys to work from the office five days each week."
Reed Smith will require associates to work from the office four days per week beginning January 5, 2026. The firm reported $1,504,888,000 in gross revenue for 2024, ranking No. 37 on the Am Law 100. The timing of the attendance announcement coincides with many firms distributing large bonuses, prompting notable associate displeasure. Numerous major law firms now mandate four in-office days firmwide, while Sullivan & Cromwell requires five days. Employees are invited to submit memos and proof anonymously via personal email or text to the provided contact for verification and publication.
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