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June 22, 2023 | North America
"We can't just measure ourselves on billable hours," said Paul Schmidt, chair of Baker & Hostetler. "In the long run, engagement is important, and we've got to get people engaged."
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
June 20, 2023 | North America
Sam Kamyans, who has joined Kirkland's D.C. office, said the recent merger talks between Allen & Overy and Shearman had "no impact" on his move.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
June 12, 2023 | North America
Some tweaks law firms are making — such as tying compensation to attendance and training — are meant to address both pre- and post-pandemic concerns.
By Andrew Maloney
7 minute read
May 17, 2023 | North America
Lawyers and aspiring lawyers in the generation showed significantly more desire to work in-house, while the interest to go into government stayed consistent, according to a new survey.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
May 1, 2023 | North America
Many young lawyers said they would exchange some of their pay for lower billable hours, a recent survey found. Now more law firms are creating additional paths to partnership with lower hours requirements.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
April 26, 2023 | North America
"Everybody agrees the future is bright," said consultant Kent Zimmermann. "It's just—when does that future start?"
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
April 14, 2023 | North America
The firm's London office produced about £151.9 million last year, up by about £30 million from 2021. In Asia, the firm's leaders said the end of 2022 was "rough" because of continued uncertainty around COVID-19, but the early returns in this year's first quarter are positive, with "pre-pandemic" levels of business.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
April 4, 2023 | North America
The firm rapidly grew in lawyer head count, rising 13% last year. Its associate population shot up 14.5%.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
March 22, 2023 | North America
The firm said it wants to continue to build in Asia, where it has a presence in Tokyo, China, Hong Kong and Singapore, pointing out that forecasts show growth in the region this year, while in the U.S. and Europe, forecasts predict flat or minimal gains.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
March 21, 2023 | North America
Ali Shaikley, a new Sidley M&A partner in New York, pointed to the growth of private equity in the Middle East and India as helping fuel his practice.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
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