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1 week agoMorning Docket: 12.31.25 - Above the Law
Homeowner's settlement funded more Christmas decorations; former Paul Weiss chief to lead NYC law department; Biglaw pay and moves; asylum deportation plans; AI hyperlinks.
Leading a law firm during a time of rapid technological change and heightened political and cultural tension requires balancing innovation with stability, and progress with principle. Managing partners must modernize their firms while at the same time navigating a polarized social climate that affects clients, employees, and the public at large. Decisions are no longer just about business strategy, but about values, ethics, and maintaining trust in an era where missteps can quickly become headlines.