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International Edition

Shifting Big Law Power Dynamics Pave Way for More 4-Day Attendance Policies

By Dan Roe | Patrick Smith | June 8, 2023

Not every large firm wants to mandate four days of attendance, but those that do are feeling more empowered than ever.

3 minute read

International Edition

Davis Polk to Mandate 4 Days a Week in the Office for All US Attorneys, Staff

By Dan Roe | June 7, 2023

The policy is slated to take effect the week the first week in September but for now applies only to U.S. employees.

2 minute read
International Edition

It's Time to Drop the Word 'Alternative' When We Talk About 'Alternative Legal Service Providers'

By Ziad Mantoura | June 6, 2023

ALSPs have greatly evolved since the 2000s when they sat at the fringes of the profession, to their position today, where they take center stage in shaping legal services.

5 minute read

International Edition

Skadden To Mandate 4 Days In Office

By Amanda O'Brien | May 25, 2023

The policy, which extends to all attorneys, will go into effect in early September.

2 minute read
International Edition

Slow Responses, Poor Tech: Simmons Highlights What Annoys In-House Teams Most About Outside Counsel

By Charlotte Johnstone | May 19, 2023

Simmons surveyed the legal teams of more than 500 U.K. and international companies on their experiences with law firms.

2 minute read
International Edition

Clyde & Co Rolls Out 26 Weeks Paid Leave for New Parents

By Charlotte Johnstone | May 19, 2023

The firm joins a handful of other U.K. firms, such as Ashurst, in extending their parental leave policies.

3 minute read
International Edition

Fear or FOMO: Big Law Split on How to Boost Office Attendance

By Dan Roe | May 18, 2023

With at least five Am Law 100 firms tying bonuses to office attendance, law firms appear more comfortable with taking punitive measures to induce attendance.

6 minute read
International Edition

Morgan Lewis Practice Group Chairs Add to Big Law's Back-to-Office Chorus

By Amanda O'Brien | May 16, 2023

The leader of the firm's litigation department has mandated that lawyers come to the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, following similar mandates from the labor and employment, transactions, and investment management leaders.

3 minute read
International Edition

Does the Working Week Actually Work?

By Matthew Kay, Vario | May 11, 2023

If we look at how the working week has evolved it certainly makes sense for us to consider a four-day working week, writes the head of Pinsent Masons Vario.

4 minute read
International Edition

'Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable': An Awkward History of Women's Health in Law Firms

By Rose Walker | April 11, 2023

From menopause to fertility, major law firms are slowly getting over the embarrassment factor to improve female retention.

16 minute read
The American Lawyer

Law Firms Find 'Back to the Office' Means Different Things For Different People

By Jack Womack | Justin Henry | September 19, 2023

International firms are torn between setting firmwide office mandates, in the name of fairness and consistency, and recognizing varied expectations across cultures and regions.

9 minute read
The American Lawyer

The New Normal?

By Dan Packel | September 18, 2023

All five articles from our series about the future of in-office work in the legal industry.

2 minute read
The Recorder

Associates Frustrated by Unclear Expectations, Opacities in Return-to-Office Planning

By Jessie Yount | September 14, 2023

As some firms tighten hybrid policies, associates said some approaches lack transparency, clear expectations and a feedback system.

5 minute read
Law.com

The Law Firm Disrupted: What I've Learned About the New Normal

By Dan Packel | September 8, 2023

The office remains indivisible from the law firm experience, even after several years that demonstrated that, on a certain level, the work can get done from anywhere.

4 minute read
The Recorder

Morgan Lewis, O'Melveny and Baker & Hostetler Have the Happiest Midlevel Associates in California

By Jessie Yount | September 8, 2023

Midlevel associates in California praised firm's interesting mix of work and growth opportunities. However, flexible work remains a sticking point for many associates.

3 minute read
The American Lawyer

Could 'Core Hours' Help Firms Balance Mandates With Flexibility? Few Are Willing to Try

By Thomas Spigolon | September 7, 2023

"Law firms are different from other businesses—they just are," said Atlanta-based law firm consultant Alexa Ross. "Lawyers don't want to be told what to do and when to do it."

7 minute read
The American Lawyer

Hoteling: A White Flag of Surrender in Law Firms' RTO Push?

By Justin Henry | September 6, 2023

Many firm leaders view the adoption of hoteling as a concession, said one consultant who works with law firms on real estate. The cost savings are real, but it also may send the message that the return-to-office campaign has hit a wall.

8 minute read
The American Lawyer

Flexibility Is a Talent Attractor, But It Comes With Its Own Challenges

By Jessie Yount | September 5, 2023

For all the draws of flexible work, some firms still face challenges around compensation, expectations and cultural alignment that may stand in the way of using it as a strategy to attract talent.

7 minute read
The American Lawyer

Good Business or Big Brother? In-Office Tracking is a Contentious Subject and Messaging Matters

By Patrick Smith | August 31, 2023

Law firms track everything from badge swipes to keystrokes for their employees. But is putting a person's location in a public forum a bridge too far?

5 minute read
International Edition

Good Business or Big Brother? In-Office Tracking is a Contentious Subject and Messaging Matters

By Patrick Smith | August 31, 2023

Law firms track everything from badge swipes to keystrokes for their employees. But is putting a person's location in a public forum a bridge too far?

5 minute read

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