October 09, 2024 | National Law Journal
Big Law Making Top IP Partner Hires as 'Demand Far Outweighs Supply' of First-Chair Patent LitigatorsSeveral firms are working to beef up their intellectual property offering.
By Mimi Lamarre
4 minute read
October 08, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Longtime Paul Hastings Partner Heads to LinklatersProfaizer's hire is not the first time that Paul Hastings and Linklaters have traded partners.
By Mimi Lamarre
3 minute read
October 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Davis Polk Capital Markets Attorney Heads to Morgan LewisRahul Patel is the latest hire at Morgan Lewis with SEC experience. The firm said it has more than 20 SEC alumni across the U.S. offices.
By Mimi Lamarre
2 minute read
October 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal
These Am Law 100 Law Firms Are Expanding Their New York FootprintsAs big leases come up for renewal, firms with New York offices now have competitive offers from current and potential landlords. Some are staying put.
By Mimi Lamarre
5 minute read
October 07, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Adds FTC Lawyer Amid 'Pivotal Time' in Antitrust PracticesStephen Mohr, who just left the FTC, said he "anticipates agencies will continue to be aggressive in bringing merger enforcement challenges."
By Mimi Lamarre
3 minute read
October 02, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland, Skadden Top Global M&A League Tables for First Nine MonthsLatham & Watkins, Sullivan & Cromwell, Paul Weiss and Simpson were also in the top of the rankings, as deal activity continues to rebound from last year.
By Mimi Lamarre
4 minute read
October 02, 2024 | The American Lawyer
More Than 360 Law Firms Gain Mansfield Certification as Firms Remain 'Quietly Committed' Amid DEI ChallengesMansfield leaders said that many firms have "blocked out the noise" and "remained quietly committed" to increasing diversity leadership.
By Mimi Lamarre
4 minute read
October 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Top Antitrust Litigators Form New Boutique, With 10 Leaving Constantine Cannon, Robins KaplanLeaders of the new firm said they anticipate all of their clients joining them.
By Mimi Lamarre
5 minute read
October 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Is Big Law's Nonequity Tier a 'Parking Lot' or a 'Ladder'?Some firm leaders say nonequity tiers can offer women and diverse lawyers earlier opportunities, while others say they've seen a lack of transparency and "moving goalposts."
By Mimi Lamarre
5 minute read
September 30, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Baker McKenzie Sets Profitability Goals, Focusing on New York"Our U.S. [PEP] would land us around No. 39. Our goal is to be playing in the top 25," said Colin Murray, the firm's North American CEO.
By Mimi Lamarre
7 minute read