Federal Judges Lays Into Biglaw Attorneys For Running Up Legal Bills
Judge Talwani criticized law firms for over-litigating and increasing legal fees in a complex case involving Advent International and Servicios Funerarios GG. [ more ]
Biglaw Partners Can, Will Make Associates Do Whatever They Want: Industry Expert
Biglaw partners impose strict in-office requirements, reflecting a demanding environment for associates willing to comply for career advancement. [ more ]
Biglaw Partners Can, Will Make Associates Do Whatever They Want: Industry Expert
Biglaw partners impose strict in-office requirements, reflecting a demanding environment for associates willing to comply for career advancement. [ more ]
Former Skadden Associates Star In 'Side Hustlers,' Showcasing Their New Cookie Business, Brune Kitchen
Former Biglaw attorneys turned cookie entrepreneurs embrace diversity and inclusivity through their brand, Brune Kitchen, while navigating the challenges of establishing a startup. [ more ]
Former Skadden Associates Star In 'Side Hustlers,' Showcasing Their New Cookie Business, Brune Kitchen
Former Biglaw attorneys turned cookie entrepreneurs embrace diversity and inclusivity through their brand, Brune Kitchen, while navigating the challenges of establishing a startup. [ more ]
Ex-Biglaw Partner Sentenced To Time Behind Bars After Pleading Guilty To Tax Crimes
Eric Lenzen's extravagant lifestyle led to a 16-month prison sentence for significant tax evasion while serving as a partner at prominent law firms. [ more ]
Boutique Firm Beats Cravath Scale, Showering Associates With Eye-Popping Salaries Of Up To $475K
Boutique law firms like Gjerset & Lorenz are offering salaries exceeding Biglaw compensation, reflecting the high quality of work and client dedication. [ more ]
Vault's regional rankings reveal the top 10 most prestigious Biglaw firms in New York, highlighting compensation leaders and those setting industry standards. [ more ]
Boutique Firm Beats Cravath Scale, Showering Associates With Eye-Popping Salaries Of Up To $475K
Boutique law firms like Gjerset & Lorenz are offering salaries exceeding Biglaw compensation, reflecting the high quality of work and client dedication. [ more ]
Vault's regional rankings reveal the top 10 most prestigious Biglaw firms in New York, highlighting compensation leaders and those setting industry standards. [ more ]
Promising Young Biglaw Associate Dies After Crossing Finish Line At Disney Half Marathon
A Georgetown Law graduate and Biglaw associate, Bobby Graves passed away after finishing the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon amidst a severe heatwave. [ more ]
Biglaw Firm's New Program: Work From Home... Save The World
Biglaw firms can leverage hybrid work models to enhance productivity and sustainability efforts, aligning legal services with environmental goals. [ more ]
Biglaw Firm's New Program: Work From Home... Save The World
Biglaw firms can leverage hybrid work models to enhance productivity and sustainability efforts, aligning legal services with environmental goals. [ more ]
Flexible work arrangements are crucial for higher retention and job satisfaction, but many Biglaw firms are reverting to old habits by insisting on physical presence. [ more ]
Biglaw Associate Writes Taylor Swift-Inspired 'Choose Your Own Adventure' Departure Memo
Departure memos in Biglaw can be creative and personalized, like a choose-your-own-adventure game with Taylor Swift lyrics, leaving a memorable impression on colleagues. [ more ]
Top Biglaw Firm Opens Another Texas Outpost With The Help Of Some Lateral Partners
Willkie Farr & Gallagher is expanding its presence in Texas by opening an office in Dallas, focusing on private equity, M&A, and transactional work in the energy and non-energy sectors. [ more ]
Top Biglaw Firm Opens Another Texas Outpost With The Help Of Some Lateral Partners
Willkie Farr & Gallagher is expanding its presence in Texas by opening an office in Dallas, focusing on private equity, M&A, and transactional work in the energy and non-energy sectors. [ more ]
Elite Biglaw Firm Celebrates Its Most Successful Financial Year In History
Hogan Lovells, a top Biglaw firm, had a record financial performance in 2023 after disappointing financials in 2022.
The firm's net revenue increased by 17%, profits per equity partner increased by 20.3%, and brand awareness in commercial markets played a key role in the turnaround. [ more ]
Elite Biglaw Firm Celebrates Its Most Successful Financial Year In History
Hogan Lovells, a top Biglaw firm, had a record financial performance in 2023 after disappointing financials in 2022.
The firm's net revenue increased by 17%, profits per equity partner increased by 20.3%, and brand awareness in commercial markets played a key role in the turnaround. [ more ]
Not to be outdone, first-mover Milbank increases its raises for some associates
Milbank, the first BigLaw firm to announce associate pay hikes this year, is adjusting its pay scale after other firms embraced a more generous scale.
Midlevel and senior associates at Milbank will receive higher pay than initially announced, with those in the class of 2016 receiving $435,000. [ more ]