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8 hours ago

The Top Biglaw Firms In California (2027) - Above the Law

California has a certain kind of easy-going vibe that'll make you appreciate that business casual lifestyle. Depending on where your office is located, you may even be able to see the beach from your window.
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fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

The Top Biglaw Firms In Washington, DC (2027) - Above the Law

Washington, DC is a prime location for lawyers, with Vault ranking the top prestigious firms based on associate votes.
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fromLawSites
1 day ago

Centerbase Launches AI-Powered Business Intelligence Tool That Gives Firms Citation-Backed Answers from Their Own Data

Centerbase IQ is an AI tool that provides real-time insights on law firm performance using natural language queries.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
10 hours ago

Citi is betting its costly hiring spree will pay off

Citigroup's operating expenses rose 20% as the firm invests heavily in talent to enhance its competitive position in investment banking.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Nonequity Partners Are Not Happy Campers - Above the Law

According to Bloomberg Law's Workload & Hours Survey, a third of nonequity partners also say they're undervalued in their roles and more than half say they were burnt out in 2025.
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fromwww.amny.com
6 hours ago

New York State Bar Association names new executive director | amNewYork

Kathy Suchocki has been appointed as the executive director of the New York State Bar Association after serving in an interim role since 2025.
#legal-profession
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fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Prestige Is Out, Flexibility Is In! But Did Biglaw Get The Memo? - Above the Law

Flexibility is now essential for lawyer retention, with many willing to leave firms that impose strict in-office requirements.
fromMy Shingle
1 week ago
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813 Solos Signed Their Names While Big Law and GCs Hid

High-powered lawyers filed briefs anonymously, while solo and small firm lawyers openly signed in opposition to retaliatory executive orders.
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fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Prestige Is Out, Flexibility Is In! But Did Biglaw Get The Memo? - Above the Law

Flexibility is now essential for lawyer retention, with many willing to leave firms that impose strict in-office requirements.
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fromMy Shingle
1 week ago

813 Solos Signed Their Names While Big Law and GCs Hid

High-powered lawyers filed briefs anonymously, while solo and small firm lawyers openly signed in opposition to retaliatory executive orders.
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fromAbove the Law
6 hours ago

$35 Million Racial Discrimination Suit Against Troutman Pepper Ends In Settlement - Above the Law

Troutman Pepper settled a racial discrimination lawsuit with former associate Gita Sankano, who alleged dehumanizing treatment and wrongful termination.
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fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Vision, Ownership, And Profit: What Law Firms Must Fix First - Above the Law

Clear ownership and aligned vision are essential for law firms to achieve sustainable profitability.
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fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Vault's Top Law Firms By Practice Area And Region (2027) - Above the Law

Cravath remains the most prestigious law firm in America, while other firms excel in specific practice areas and regions.
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fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Vault 100 Rankings: The Most Prestigious Law Firms In America (2027) - Above the Law

Associates at major law firms prioritize prestige over money, but recent ties to Trump have damaged reputations and perceptions.
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fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Where can 1Ls get five-figure signing bonuses?

At least 15 Am Law 100 firms offer first-year associates signing bonuses up to $50,000 for commitment to 2L summer programs.
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fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Vision, Ownership, And Profit: What Law Firms Must Fix First - Above the Law

Clear ownership and aligned vision are essential for law firms to achieve sustainable profitability.
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fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Vault's Top Law Firms By Practice Area And Region (2027) - Above the Law

Cravath remains the most prestigious law firm in America, while other firms excel in specific practice areas and regions.
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fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Vault 100 Rankings: The Most Prestigious Law Firms In America (2027) - Above the Law

Associates at major law firms prioritize prestige over money, but recent ties to Trump have damaged reputations and perceptions.
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fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Where can 1Ls get five-figure signing bonuses?

At least 15 Am Law 100 firms offer first-year associates signing bonuses up to $50,000 for commitment to 2L summer programs.
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fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Biglaw Firm Sued For Firing Staffer A Month After Returning From Disability - Above the Law

Firing an employee shortly after disability leave, amid claims of a hostile work environment, can lead to legal repercussions.
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fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

The Cost of Making Biglaw Partner? Your Kid's Birthday Party - Above the Law

Biglaw demands often lead to personal sacrifices, including missing significant family events, challenging the myth of work-life balance.
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fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

The Top Biglaw Firms In New York City (2027) - Above the Law

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is ranked as the most prestigious Biglaw firm in New York according to Vault's recent rankings.
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fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: Susman Godfrey Rejects Biglaw's Broken Recruiting Model - And Isn't Looking Back - Above the Law

Susman Godfrey is changing law student recruiting by extending application deadlines and eliminating pressure tactics like exploding offers.
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fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

The Cost of Making Biglaw Partner? Your Kid's Birthday Party - Above the Law

Biglaw demands often lead to personal sacrifices, including missing significant family events, challenging the myth of work-life balance.
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fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

The Top Biglaw Firms In New York City (2027) - Above the Law

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is ranked as the most prestigious Biglaw firm in New York according to Vault's recent rankings.
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fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: Susman Godfrey Rejects Biglaw's Broken Recruiting Model - And Isn't Looking Back - Above the Law

Susman Godfrey is changing law student recruiting by extending application deadlines and eliminating pressure tactics like exploding offers.
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fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 04.13.26 - Above the Law

White House ballroom construction has resumed, while various legal and corporate developments unfold across the country.
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fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs | TechCrunch

IBM settled for $17 million over allegations of illegal DEI practices in hiring and promotions.
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fromEngadget
3 days ago

IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million

IBM will pay over $17 million to settle DOJ accusations of violating civil rights laws with its DEI practices.
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fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs | TechCrunch

IBM settled for $17 million over allegations of illegal DEI practices in hiring and promotions.
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fromEngadget
3 days ago

IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million

IBM will pay over $17 million to settle DOJ accusations of violating civil rights laws with its DEI practices.
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fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Top Biglaw Firm Goes On Lateral Shopping Spree For Splashy Boston Launch - Above the Law

Reed Smith opens a Boston office by recruiting laterals from seven Am Law 50 firms across finance, transactional, and regulatory practices to establish immediate market presence.
#legal-billing
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fromABA Journal
4 days ago

BigLaw firm faces questions over $35M bill

Alberto Safra challenges a $35 million bill from Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, raising concerns over high charges and billing practices.
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fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

WilmerHale's $35M Bill Comes Under Fire - Above the Law

WilmerHale faces scrutiny over a $35 million legal bill, with a judge questioning the legitimacy of its billing practices.
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fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Lawyer Bills 36-Hour Day As Einstein's Theories Meet Law Firm Management - Above the Law

Advancing AI technology and poor record-keeping challenge the traditional billable hour model in legal practices.
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fromABA Journal
4 days ago

BigLaw firm faces questions over $35M bill

Alberto Safra challenges a $35 million bill from Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, raising concerns over high charges and billing practices.
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fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

WilmerHale's $35M Bill Comes Under Fire - Above the Law

WilmerHale faces scrutiny over a $35 million legal bill, with a judge questioning the legitimacy of its billing practices.
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fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Lawyer Bills 36-Hour Day As Einstein's Theories Meet Law Firm Management - Above the Law

Advancing AI technology and poor record-keeping challenge the traditional billable hour model in legal practices.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

How To Move From An Elite Biglaw Firm To An Elite Boutique - Above the Law

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.
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fromABA Journal
5 days ago

Bar exam prep group Barbri names new co-CEO

Lucie Allen will become a co-CEO of Barbri, a leading bar exam prep company, and will share leadership duties with Steve Fredette, the current CEO and chairman.
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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Biglaw's Merger Market Is Heating Up - And More Firms Are Willing To Talk - Above the Law

Multiple Am Law firms are openly signaling willingness to consider mergers and acquisitions, marking a cultural shift from viewing deal discussions as admissions of weakness.
fromABA Journal
5 days ago

Lawyer sued for charging client for 34.5 hours of work in 1 day

Keith Redenbach, the principal of Redenbach Legal, billed the Broken Hill city council $10 million after representing them in a dispute, including 34.5 hours in one day.
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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

You've Had Enough. Now What? How To Make A Law Firm Move Actually Work - Above the Law

Lawyers dissatisfied with firm culture and compensation should strategically evaluate lateral moves based on portable book size, recruiter engagement, and network relationships to avoid repeating the same problems elsewhere.
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fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
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What The Legal Industry Can Learn About AI Hallucinations From Auditors - Above the Law

AI-generated legal documents can contain convincing errors, necessitating stronger governance and review processes in law firms.
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago
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Has Legal Industry Upheaval Changed Your Career Goals? - Above the Law

Law firms are seeking reader input on career goals amid AI-driven uncertainty.
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fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

What The Legal Industry Can Learn About AI Hallucinations From Auditors - Above the Law

AI-generated legal documents can contain convincing errors, necessitating stronger governance and review processes in law firms.
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fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Has Legal Industry Upheaval Changed Your Career Goals? - Above the Law

Law firms are seeking reader input on career goals amid AI-driven uncertainty.
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fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.10.26 - Above the Law

A Texas judge ordered a lawyer to court for criticizing the judge's behavior, prompting a response from fellow lawyers.
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fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Supreme Court's actions and decisions are increasingly scrutinized, revealing issues of transparency and significant impacts on civil rights and electoral processes.
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fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Work-Life Balance Is Precious; So Is The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Lawyers today prioritize work-life balance over prestige and billable hours, seeking control over their time and flexibility in their careers.
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fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

On-Demand Webinar: The Path To AI Maturity In The Legal Industry - Above the Law

Artificial intelligence is essential for legal professionals, requiring a strategic approach to transition from experimentation to full business transformation.
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fromFingerlakes1.com
1 month ago

Scaling Your Legal Practice: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Business Development | Fingerlakes1.com

Law firms must combine digital presence, content marketing, and thought leadership strategies to attract clients while maintaining service quality in competitive markets.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Top 10 Biglaw Firm To Conduct 'Massive' Layoff, Leaving Hundreds Jobless Thanks To AI - Above the Law

AI-driven efficiency prompted Baker McKenzie to cut about 700 global business services roles across IT, knowledge, admin, marketing, and other functions.
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fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Scott Barshay's Paul, Weiss Makeover: More Money, Less Soul? - Above the Law

Paul, Weiss is undergoing significant internal changes, marked by controversial decisions and leadership shifts, impacting its reputation and staff retention.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

7 Key Trends In Law Firm Rate Negotiations - Above the Law

Market forces such as rising attorney salaries, persistent inflation, and unrelenting demand in premium practices are giving firms the confidence to push hourly rates beyond historical norms.
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fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Legal industry is expanding its office footprint, new report finds

For the first time in three years, more law firms are planning to expand their office footprint, rather than contract, according to a new report from commercial real estate brokerage CBRE.
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fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Biglaw Firm Doubles Down On Pro Bono, And Lets The Billable Chips Fall Where They May - Above the Law

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.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

3 Questions For A Patent Litigator Turned Legal Recruiter (Part II) - Above the Law

Advocacy-driven positioning and clear framing of experience increases interview-to-offer conversion and enables win-win offer negotiations.
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fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

BigLaw's share of litigation funding dropped in 2025

BigLaw's use of third-party litigation funding decreased by 10% in 2025 despite increased capital commitments from funders.
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Top Biglaw Firms Are Offering $50K Stipends To 1Ls To Secure 2L Summer Spots - Above the Law

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.
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fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

2026 Legal Industry Report - Above the Law

The legal system faces challenges in fairness, access, and accountability, prompting adaptation among professionals while balancing innovation and traditional principles.
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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Top Biglaw Firm Debuts Nonequity Partnership Tier, Moving Goalposts Just A Bit Further - Above the Law

Major Biglaw firms are increasingly adopting nonequity partnership tiers, fundamentally redefining traditional partnership structures and compensation models across the industry.
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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Global Biglaw Shakeup: Top Firm Eyes Unified Profit Pool - Above the Law

DLA Piper is abandoning its Swiss verein structure to adopt a single global profit pool, unifying U.S. and non-U.S. partnerships financially for the first time and signaling potential industry-wide structural changes.
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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Navigating Law Firm Mergers: Communication, Culture, And The Marketer's Influence - Above the Law

Law firm mergers succeed through effective communication, strong leadership, and organizational willingness to embrace change, with outcomes varying significantly based on whether a firm is the larger or smaller partner.
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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Welcome To Partnership, Sort Of: Another Top Biglaw Firm Creates An 'Income Partner' Tier - Above the Law

Major law firms now routinely create nonequity partner tiers as standard practice, with Arnold & Porter joining the trend to align with market norms and improve competitive positioning.
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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Corporate Legal Departments Are Done Subsidizing Biglaw's Business Model - Above the Law

In-house legal departments are strategically using AI investments to reduce reliance on outside counsel, maintaining higher workloads while constraining internal spending and headcount growth.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

What Does Your Paycheck Look Like? - Above the Law

We're collecting information for our annual law firm compensation report and need your help. If you are a lawyer at a firm with fewer than 250 attorneys and haven't yet taken our compensation survey, please click here to do so now.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Instead Of Replacing Departing Associate, Firm Leaned On AI. Costs Are Down 27 Percent And Profits Are Up. - Above the Law

Targeted AI integration reduced staffing costs 27%, increased profits, and enabled a small law firm to handle more affordable cases while billing fewer hours.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Top Biglaw Firm Pumps The Brakes On Early Recruiting In A Rare Win For Law Students - Above the Law

Cooley will hire only about half of its 2028 associate class from 1Ls now and fill remaining seats later, reducing early-pressure recruiting.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Biglaw Firm Swoops In As Midsize Firm Collapses, Scooping Up Its Lawyers - Above the Law

Womble Bond Dickinson hired a 36-member team from McGlinchey Stafford after McGlinchey announced its shutdown, enabling new offices and regional expansion.
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