The American Lawyer | Commentary
By Paul T. Denis | November 10, 2023
An analysis by former Big Law partner Paul Denis of leadership departures over the past few decades shows recent changes may be based less on satisfaction and more on growing tenure length.
The American Lawyer | Commentary
By Dan Binstock of Garrison | November 8, 2023
When a recruiter says, "I was asked to call you specifically," how do you know if they're telling the truth? Recruiter Dan Binstock explores this question in his recurring column on explaining how legal recruiting actually works.
The American Lawyer | Commentary
By Hugh A. Simons | October 30, 2023
In short: mergers between healthy firms work, Hugh Simons explains, detailing data that shows adding an unhealthy firm into the mix is a recipe for multi-year declines in PEP rank.
The American Lawyer | Commentary
By Murray Coffey | October 24, 2023
Murray Coffey examines how firm management, a firm's CMO and their teams need to get out of their own way to further develop themselves in their careers and bring innovation to their firms.
The American Lawyer | Commentary
By Dan Binstock | October 5, 2023
"Firms which begin business opportunity/cross-selling discussions earlier—but not too early—see a significant net benefit in lateral partner recruiting. I also address some of the common resistance points and how to address them," Dan Binstock said.
The American Lawyer | Commentary
By Hugh A. Simons | September 27, 2023
Hugh Simons looks at the growth of in-house counsel, the future impact of Gen AI and what it will really take to be an equity partner in Big Law moving forward.
The American Lawyer | Commentary|Expert Opinion
By Amie Santos | September 19, 2023
DEI professionals are focused on a lot more than many may realize, says diversity consultant Amie Santos.
The American Lawyer | Commentary
By Noreen Weiss | September 8, 2023
"Entrepreneurialism thrives in communities that facilitate sharing of ideas and opportunities. Rather than allowing departmental silos and internal competition, firms need to look at how collaboration at all levels can be encouraged," says gunnercooke's Noreen Weiss.
The American Lawyer | Commentary
By Hugh A. Simons | August 25, 2023
Industry observer Hugh A. Simons dives into historical data and law firm dynamics to explore the true, though perhaps unspoken, benefits of a merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling.
The American Lawyer | Commentary
By Gloria Gomez-O'Rourke and Gretta Rusanow | August 24, 2023
Clients are slower to pay, but that means inventory is building. If firms start seeing checks come in, the second half of 2023 could be much more promising, Citi's midyear survey shows.
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