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September 25, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Law Firm Mergers Are Flowing West with the 'Direction of Business'A mix of agreeable rate structures in secondary markets, population increases and certain client industries are leading more firms to find merger partners in the Western half of the U.S.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
September 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Senior Partners Approach $3,000 an Hour, As More Billing Rate Hikes Expected in 2025About 16 Am Law 50 firms have third-year associates with rates over $1,000, but Valeo Partners project around half of the Am Law 50 to have rates of over $1,000 for this group of lawyers by 2025.
By Mimi Lamarre | Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
September 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer
The Real Value of a Corporate Associate's BillingFour law firm leaders were asked to select between associates based on law firm segment, practice area, office location, rates, hours billed and fees collected.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
September 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer
'Put Up or Shut Up' in Office Attendance: Law Firm Leaders Still Hold the CardsEnforcing office policies this year could mean withholding a portion or percentage of a partner's draw or reducing bonus pool eligibility.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
September 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Chair-Elect of Sidley Austin Eyes Targeted Growth in US, UK Markets and Top Client Industries"There's movement between clients and lawyers and law firms, so there's a lot more opportunities to play offense in a way than when Mike {Schmidtberger] took the chair six years ago," said Brian Fahrney.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
September 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer
UK and US Law Firms in Merger Talks as Demand for Scale Grows"There have been a number of direct outreach inquiries from U.K. to U.S. firms," noted a firm consultant.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
September 13, 2024 | The American Lawyer
'Underwriting' Laterals Stokes Tension Among Nonequity PartnersAlthough pay for equity partners is going up, "we are seeing some firms that are not raising compensation for nonequity partners or, in some cases, cutting comp," observed a recruiter.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
September 12, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Morgan Lewis Singled Out in 'Open Letter' Over Intel Discrimination Suit"Morgan Lewis stated that antisemitic activities would not be tolerated at its firm. Yet it is now defending antisemitic hatred at Intel and attempting to 'out' me," said a plaintiff's open letter posted Thursday.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
September 10, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Second 50 Law Firms Are Moving Up With Game-Changing CombinationsIf you're outside the top 50, it's harder to grow through laterals without being dented by attrition of your own, industry analysts say.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
September 10, 2024 | The American Lawyer
With US Expansion 'Ongoing,' Kennedys Launches 2 More Offices on West CoastKennedys offices in North America have seen a 62% increase in headcount over the last three years, the firm said.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
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