Racial discrimination is illegal, and government contractors cannot evade the law by repackaging it as DEI. The Department launched the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative to root out this misconduct, hold offenders accountable, and end this practice for good.
Leaving Wachtell wasn't an easy decision - it's one of the great law firms in the world, and I learned an enormous amount there. But it wasn't about leaving something behind; it was about being intentional about what came next.
With decades of leadership and coaching experience, Phil shares practical insights on aligning values, setting expectations, and creating cultures where lawyers and staff can thrive together. Culture Is Not a Statement. It Is a Daily Practice Law firms often talk about values such as balance, flexibility, and respect. Phil explains that culture becomes real only when those values are reflected in everyday decisions. When expectations around workload, compensation, and availability align with stated priorities, trust grows naturally.
I'm incredibly proud of the firm and what we've accomplished in the last year. We had certainly, the year before, a historic year financially, and this year was also historic in being one of our best financial years in history.
At least 15 Am Law 100 firms have offered sums of $25,000 to $50,000 to 1L law students accepted into the firms' 2L summer associate programs, incentivizing public interest work.
A long-time client has asked Kinney to help identify a private equity/finance attorney to join as a partner in the firm's lucrative group. No book required. The client is a top Am Law firm.