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Meredith Hobbs

Meredith Hobbs

Meredith Hobbs writes about the Atlanta legal community and the business of law. Contact her at [email protected] or 404.419.2837. On Twitter: @MeredithHobbs.

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January 27, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Star Lateral Partners Can Turn to a Big Payoff—but Also Pitfalls

There's no guarantee a firm's top laterals will stay, as in the case of Jim Woolery, who joined King & Spalding in May 2017, only to exit last fall.

By Meredith Hobbs

9 minute read

January 27, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Emory Law's Inn of Court Renames Itself After Judge Clarence Cooper

The Inn decided last fall to retire the Lamar appellation because the namesake was a slaveholder who advocated for "Southern rights" and white supremacy in the post-Reconstruction South.

By Meredith Hobbs

3 minute read

January 26, 2021 | National Law Journal

Building on a 'Surprisingly' Good 2020, Arent Fox's New Chair Eyes Growth

After growing revenue and profits per equity partner in 2020, new chair Tony Lupo said the firm wants a deeper bench and more expertise to bring its industry-focused approach to clients.

By Meredith Hobbs

5 minute read

January 25, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Eversheds Sutherland Shakes Up Leadership of Major US Offices

The new office leaders—all women—are part of the firm's leadership development planning and part of a push to measurably increase diversity.

By Meredith Hobbs

5 minute read

January 21, 2021 | Daily Report Online

FordHarrison Reports One of Its 'Best Years,' Anticipates Rebound in Employment Suits

"There is nothing like a scary economic crisis to get people's attention and focus them on the fundamentals: getting their time in, getting bills out and collecting accounts receivable without it getting stale," said the firm's managing partner.

By Meredith Hobbs

5 minute read

January 19, 2021 | Daily Report Online

'We Can't Blame the Pipeline': IP Boutique Leader Commits to Increasing Diversity

While law firms are often faulted for lack of diversity, IP firms, in particular, tend to be white and male. "We're not where we want to be," said Meunier Carlin managing partner Meredith Struby.

By Meredith Hobbs

5 minute read

January 19, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Craig Carpenito, Top Federal Prosecutor in NJ, Heads to King & Spalding

"Pharma, life sciences and financial services matters were a big focus for me as U.S. attorney, as were cyber and health care, and I think they will continue to be major enforcement areas under the Biden administration," Carpenito said.

By Meredith Hobbs

5 minute read

January 15, 2021 | Daily Report Online

With New Nonprofit Status, John Marshall Turns Focus to Fundraising

As a nonprofit, the law school will begin to fundraise. The initial aim is to increase scholarships to make John Marshall "more affordable to the population we want to serve," said Dean Jace Gatewood.

By Meredith Hobbs

5 minute read

January 14, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Ogletree Hires C-Suite Talent Officer, as Firms Focus More on Recruiting and Retention

Between the pandemic, remote work, social injustice protests and political turmoil, Meg Holman, Ogletree's new chief talent officer, is looking at how the changes affect talent retention and development.

By Meredith Hobbs

5 minute read

January 12, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Women Make Up Majority of 29 New Atlanta Partners Announced by 11 Firms

Firms also continued to promote a significant number of litigators to partner, according to an analysis of new partner announcements.

By Meredith Hobbs

6 minute read