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London Partners Strongly in Favour of Office Returns, Citing Cultural Decline, Poll Shows

By Hannah Walker | January 24, 2022

'If you do not see people from one week to the next, except on a computer screen, how can you have a relationship with them? Even if you use Tinder you still have to meet the potential date!', said one London partner.

5 minute read

International Edition

Burnout Is Real. But It Still May Be Avoidable

By Dan Packel | January 21, 2022

A firm's commitment to well-being and attorneys' sense of "control" over their work have a significant impact on whether they're overwhelmed, according to new survey figures from the Institute for Well-Being In Law.

6 minute read
International Edition

'It Has To Be Overwhelmingly a Carrot—Not a Stick': Gilbert + Tobin Chief on How to Get Staff Back to the Office

By Christopher Niesche | January 19, 2022

Danny Gilbert says the Australian firm plans to make life easier for busy lawyers.

3 minute read

International Edition

'Review The Reliance on Billable Hours': What GCs Want From Law Firms in 2022

By Varsha Patel | January 12, 2022

'There is only so much difference mental health support can make whilst associates are measured predominantly on billable hours', said one GC.

6 minute read
International Edition

Legal Tech Predictions For 2022

By Jack Womack | January 11, 2022

A range of experts from across the UK legal industry offer their thoughts on what legal technology might look like in 2022.

7 minute read
International Edition

If 2021 Was a Question, Is 2022 the Answer?

By Krishnan Nair | January 7, 2022

The London Lawyer: January has gotten off to a scintillating start, with firm culture, big fines, pay, promotions and racism all hitting the headlines.

4 minute read
International Edition

WFH Is Eroding Culture and Increasing Risk of Departures, Partners Say

By Hannah Walker | January 6, 2022

Partners say that remote working is exacerbating a loss of culture and is likely to result in even more departures from their outfits.

5 minute read
International Edition

Kennedys Cuts Space For Walkie-Talkie Move

By Hannah Walker | January 5, 2022

A number of law firms have signed new leases for smaller London bases in recent months.

2 minute read
International Edition

The 13 Biggest Investigations of 2021 By Law.com International

By Hannah Roberts | December 29, 2021

Internal disputes, diversity lies, harassment scandals and missed targets: these in-depth reports helped shape the industry.

9 minute read
International Edition

2021 In Review: UK Law Firm Leaders Discuss The Themes of the Year

By Hannah Walker | December 21, 2021

Leaders of 10 major law firms including Kirkland, Linklaters and Freshfields highlight the key developments in the legal industry over the last 12 months.

7 minute read
Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'I Can Wrangle, Navigate, and Negotiate,' Says Anu Yerramalli of Latham & Watkins

By Tasha Norman | August 8, 2022

Find opportunities that will help build your reputation, both substantively and as a member of the community.

7 minute read
The Recorder

Cutting-Edge Work Makes for Happy Associates at These California Firms

By Jessie Yount | August 5, 2022

Los Angeles-born Paul Hastings notched the top spot in The American Lawyer's 2021 Midlevel Associates Survey.

3 minute read
The American Lawyer

Less Money for Remote Work? Perhaps

By Paul Hodkinson | August 4, 2022

Rethinking the levers we pull when setting comp.

4 minute read
Legaltech News

4 Ways That Hybrid Work Is Influencing Legal Tech Development

By Isha Marathe | August 3, 2022

As employers look to make the switch to hybrid work in order to recruit and retain talent, legal tech is also molding in order to fill the needs of hybrid workflows.

1 minute read
Law.com

The Law Firm Disrupted: If Return to Office Is Critical, Can Food Be the Driver?

By Dan Packel | July 28, 2022

"If you think about what's going to bring people back, it's providing experiences that don't exist at home, whether that's in technology, in education, mentorship, or food service," said one law firm real estate adviser.

5 minute read
Pro Mid Market

After a 'Crash Course' in Tech, Herrick Plots Future with Flexible Work, Hoteling and On-Demand Support

By Jessie Yount | July 27, 2022

Herrick leveraged technology throughout the pandemic to accelerate innovation, expanding its talent pool and providing more efficient client service, according to chief operating partner Barbaros Karaahmet.

7 minute read
Legaltech News

6 Ways to Ensure Your Legal Organization Isn't Leaving Remote Workers Behind

By Zach Warren | July 20, 2022

While remote and hybrid work can provide increased flexibility, it can also cause workers to be disconnected from opportunities, increase burnout and more. Here's how an AALL panel suggested to approach the problem, to make sure remote caregivers and other employees aren't left behind.

4 minute read
Law.com

The Law Firm Disrupted: The Morgan Stanley 'Back To Office' Letter, One Year Later

By Dan Packel | July 14, 2022

By all accounts, the pre-pandemic routine of five days a week in the office is largely dead, and the offices of several firms that serve the bank will be particularly quiet in August. But this fall might be different.

5 minute read
Law.com

How to Make It: Choosing the Right Law Firm to Build Your Career

By Tasha Norman | July 14, 2022

Today's young professionals tend to think it's not where you land but what destination you've chosen.

3 minute read
Law.com

How I Made Law Firm Chief Talent, Diversity & Inclusion Leader: 'Find Your Voice. Be Authentically You, and Be Persistent,' Says Shalanna Pirtle of Parker Poe

By Tasha Norman | July 13, 2022

"Life is too short to not take control of your life and your destiny."

9 minute read

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