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December 05, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Linklaters Duo Jumps to Reed Smith's Structured Finance Practice

Peter Williams and Elizabeth Walker had only been with Linklaters for a little more than two years when they opted to join Reed Smith in New York City.

By Jon Campisi

4 minute read

December 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Hogan Lovells, Reed Smith Add Tax Partners in DC, San Francisco

Jay Singer joins Hogan Lovells from A&O Shearman while Saba Shatara moves to Reed Smith from Deloitte.

By Jon Campisi

4 minute read

December 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Baker McKenzie Builds on AI Foundation, Crafting Tools to Help Lawyers Work 'Better, Smarter'

After launching an AI program in 2017 focused on cloud migration, the firm has since embraced the rise of generative AI.

By Jon Campisi and Alexander Lugo

10 minute read

November 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Law Firm Associates, Staffers Continue to Put a Premium On Workplace Flexibility, Study Finds

"Every single associate I'm talking to these days, one of the top five questions they ask me is, 'What is your policy on being able to work hybrid?'" said Amanda Koplos, president of the Association of Legal Administrators.

By Jon Campisi

5 minute read

November 25, 2024 | The American Lawyer

AI Expected to Transform Legal Field Even More as Technologies Evolve

"There's more need for legal services. The question is how will that need be satisfied?" said professor Richard Susskind, an internationally recognized authority in the world of artificial intelligence.

By Jon Campisi

3 minute read

November 24, 2024 | International Edition

European, U.S. Litigation Funding Experts Look for Commonalities

"We do not think or do not deem it necessary that the agreement itself should be disclosed," said Susanne Augenhofer, a professor at the Austrian-based University of Innsbruck and visiting professor at Yale Law School. "Yes to disclosure, but only to the identity of the funder and the fact that a third-party funder is involved."

By Jon Campisi

5 minute read

November 22, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Trump's SEC Overhaul: What It Means for Big Law Capital Markets, Crypto Work

"We are starting to see firms focus on capital markets associate hiring in anticipation of increased debt and equity offerings in a decreased SEC regulatory environment," said Lateral Link Managing Director Jesse Hyde.

By Jon Campisi

7 minute read

November 22, 2024 | New York Law Journal

European, US Litigation Funding Experts Look for Commonalities at NYU Event

"We do not think or do not deem it necessary that the agreement itself should be disclosed," said Susanne Augenhofer, a professor at the Austrian-based University of Innsbruck and visiting professor at Yale Law School. "Yes to disclosure, but only to the identity of the funder and the fact that a third-party funder is involved."

By Jon Campisi

5 minute read

November 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Willkie Farr & Gallagher Announces 19 Partner Promotions

"We congratulate these individuals on this milestone achievement," firm co-chairman Matthew Feldman said in a statement. "They have demonstrated a tremendous commitment to our clients and firm, and we wish them continued success."

By Jon Campisi

2 minute read

November 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Dechert 'Spark Tank' Competition Encourages Firmwide Innovation Focus

The competition has received more than 100 pitches in the four years since it launched, and participation extends beyond the lawyer ranks to paralegals, legal assistants and business professionals.

By Jon Campisi

5 minute read