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April 1, 2024 | The American Lawyer
"Given the equity partner promotion ratios, [firms] could be looking at a long-term problem," said law firm consultant Brad Hildebrandt.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
March 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer
U.S. partners, associates, legal assistants and other fee earners at Freshfields will be expected to work at least four days in the office each week, beginning May 1.
By Andrew Maloney
2 minute read
March 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer
While Seyfarth's head count decreased last year, the firm is looking for growth in its major markets and "actively exploring" the South Florida market, the firm's leader said.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
March 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Winston has plenty of matters billed on a fixed fee basis or have "tremendous nuance" in billing, said Tom Fitzgerald, while the firm increased billing rates by roughly 7% or 8% overall.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
March 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Several Am Law 100 firms grew their income partner ranks by double-digit percentages in 2023. Multiple factors are pushing firms to rapidly expand this tier of partners, observers say.
By Andrew Maloney
7 minute read
March 22, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Several law firm leaders have said they are often more concerned with per-lawyer or per-partner thresholds, compared with top-line milestones.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
March 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer
People were the engine of the Am Law 100 firm's gains last year, with 34 lateral partners and around 90 lawyers overall joining the firm, said Barnes managing partner Andy Detherage.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
March 19, 2024 | The Recorder
"Some uncertainty remains. But it will come back, and come back stronger," said firm chair Richard Dickson about the firm's scope of work. "We just don't know exactly when."
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
March 18, 2024 | The American Lawyer
The firm's 8.2% drop in equity partners helped push the firm's PEP up by about 4.4% to about $2.44 million. Revenue per lawyer ticked up 1% to nearly $1.01 million.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
March 18, 2024 | The American Lawyer
The firm continued to improve its profit margin, as average PEP rose nearly 6% to $7.955 million, according to American Lawyer reporting.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
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