Shearman & Sterling’s revenue and profits per equity partner each rose just over 1% last year, as the firm balanced new hires, exits and new office openings amid a renewed focus on U.S. business.

Gross revenue grew 1.3% to $968.16 million, and average profits per equity partner rose 1.2% to $2.46 million. As total lawyer head count declined by nearly 4%, a net loss of about 33 lawyers, the firm’s revenue per lawyer grew 5.2% to $1.14 million.