#biglaw

#biglaw

Milbank has taken a lead on attorney compensation for a while now, causing ripples in the old guard "wait and see" approach in Biglaw by issuing earlier bonuses and even cost of living adjustments to keep its team properly valued.

Neal Katyal, a partner at Milbank, typically charges $3,250 per hour, but will charge $300 per hour to defend Newark and Hoboken in immigration policy lawsuits.

Don't bite anyone at work ever again! It's a form of assault, and the fact that she thought it was OK says she probably needs some serious remedial education in how to relate to people at work.

Kirkland's management is seeking feedback from associates regarding adherence to office policies, indicating a desire for improved compliance and engagement within the firm.

A legal secretary at the Big Law firm I worked at knew she was going to be fired, so the day before, she went into a bunch of partners' emails and sent their wives evidence of infidelity, printed out confidential employee evaluations and communications about bonuses/pay and left them in everyone's desk, and then cleaned out the swag closet and dropped several thousand dollars' worth of merchandise with the law firm's name and logo off at a homeless encampment.

"This is often a stressful time for families with autism or sensory issues. So I like to have this event to really bring the families together to experience and hopefully have a core memory around Red, White and BOOM!"

Morris, Manning & Martin is poised for highly strategic and transformational options for growth," Malko said. "We are in advanced discussions with a national Am Law 100 firm...

Typos happen in our digital life; with so much writing done on various platforms, mistakes are inevitable, but it’s important to own them and move on.

The good folks win occasionally, and recently, some Biglaw firms have pushed back against unconstitutional executive orders, signaling resilience and commitment to their clients.

As funders, we must act with urgency and courage commensurate with those we support. I felt we had fallen short.

Despite a perception that $225,000 is the common starting salary in BigLaw, median salaries show a more complex reality with many associates earning less.

"Today we embark on an exciting new chapter. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer unites two firms with complementary strengths, shared values, and a bold vision for the future."

Biglaw firms that aligned with Trump are now under fire as recent reports highlight defections in talent and a backlash from the legal community.

Microsoft's shift from Simpson Thacher to Jenner & Block reflects a growing trend among general counsels choosing firms that resist capitulating to political pressures.

Lawyers have a fondness for rankings, especially regarding job placement rates from prestigious law schools, with a focus on Biglaw employment for new graduates.

As the filing notes, "Associates used firm email to discuss these changes, submit resignations, plan coordinated rejections of recruitment activities, and express concerns about the impact on what they do."