Flexible Working

International Edition

Lawyers Split on Cutting Pay for Remote Workers As Many Slam Policy

By Varsha Patel | May 10, 2022

One respondent to a survey by Law.com International on the topic said they would "quit on the spot" if their firm tried to cut their salary for remote working.

5 minute read

International Edition

Hybrid Work Is Here to Stay. Can Firms Sustain Its Success Over the Long Term?

By Victoria Hudgins | May 9, 2022

Firms still need to adapt their processes, budgets and culture if they aim to keep some remote work long term.

9 minute read
International Edition

It Will Take 'More Than Food': Big Law Staff Are Balking at Office Mandates

By Patrick Smith | May 8, 2022

Law firms are struggling to enforce office attendance policies. Some staffing experts question whether to enforce them at all.

6 minute read

International Edition

Want to Thin Your Law Firm's Head Count? Require 3 or More Days in the Office

By Dan Roe | May 5, 2022

Lawyers overwhelmingly want more flexibility, and they're willing to jump ship to get it, a recent survey of 350 Big Law attorneys found.

7 minute read
International Edition

Stephenson Harwood Cuts Pay For Remote Workers

By Hannah Walker | April 29, 2022

Remote working contracts brought in during the pandemic have now been extended to longstanding members of staff.

2 minute read
International Edition

Cooley Offices Set to Fully Reopen in June Without In-Office Requirements

By Jessie Yount | April 20, 2022

Personnel are still required to be vaccinated to enter U.S. offices, while offices in Europe and Asia will follow local regulations and practices, the firm said.

2 minute read
International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills Allows UK Staff To Swap Public Holidays

By Hannah Walker | April 11, 2022

The scheme will allow staff to take up to three public holidays at different times throughout the year.

2 minute read
International Edition

'It's Quite Hard to Focus and Concentrate': The Experiences of Muslim Lawyers During Ramadan

By Varsha Patel | April 4, 2022

From struggling to concentrate to frustrations around a lack of firm awareness, lawyers observing the holy month of Ramadan offer their views and ideas around what more can be done to support staff during fasting.

7 minute read
International Edition

Australian Law Firms Seek Creative Solutions to Bring Staff Back to the Office

By Christopher Niesche | March 24, 2022

Firm-organized social events have worked to a point. But so far, no one claims to have found a magic bullet.

4 minute read
International Edition

One Partner's Journey as a Young Parent and Recognising Law's Gender Issue

By Helena Brown | March 11, 2022

Addleshaw partner Helena Brown pens a personal piece about her experience of being a young associate with children and the biases she faced along the way.

5 minute read
The Recorder

Time for 'California to Come Back': Firms Turn Up the Heat on Office Requirements

By Jessie Yount | October 4, 2022

A growing number of large law firms are signing new long-term leases with the hope of luring attorneys back to the office. But it's only a matter of time before soft encouragements turn into office mandates, according to several industry observers.

6 minute read
Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Trendspotter: Hybrid-Friendly Law Firms Are Seeing an Influx of Talent

By Jessie Yount | October 4, 2022

Hybrid work and a better work-life balance are luring more candidates to midsize firms, as Big Law becomes more stringent with return-to-work policies.

5 minute read
Law.com

How to Make It: Gen Z and the Legal Profession, Part 4 — Retaining Talent: How Big Law, Young Lawyers, and Legal Tech Come Together

By Tasha Norman | September 27, 2022

If you're not doing right by your lawyers, there's never been a better time to open your own law firm.

5 minute read
Law.com

How to Make It: Gen Z and the Legal Profession, Part 3 — Making Sure Your Firm's Diversity Initiative Is Not Shortsighted

By Tasha Norman | September 27, 2022

I don't think we've seen the last of this struggle, but I do think we're going to see law firms that "get it" and excel.

2 minute read
New York Law Journal

UK-Based Legal Staffing Business Enters US With New York Office Launch

By Jack Womack | September 27, 2022

The ALSP offering lawyers on demand to in-house teams has paired up with legal tech consultancy SYKE to launch in the states.

3 minute read
International Edition

Do Associates Have An Entitlement Problem?

By Hannah Walker | September 27, 2022

Partners are growing increasingly frustrated with what they believe is a growing list of unreasonable demands from juniors, while associates argue they are simply drawing much-needed lines on areas such as work-life balance.

7 minute read
The American Lawyer

UK Staffing, Advisory Business LOD Makes US Debut With New York Office Launch

By Jack Womack | September 27, 2022

The ALSP offering lawyers on demand to in-house teams has paired up with legal tech consultancy SYKE to launch in the states.

3 minute read
The Recorder

The Future of Reduced Hours Hangs in the Balance in a Tighter Talent Market

By Jessie Yount | September 26, 2022

Will law firms embrace alternative hours in an employer's market? Those opportunities may be fading, just as remote roles started to vanish in mid-2022.

6 minute read
Law.com

Inside Track: Legal Departments to Wrestle With COVID Suits for Years

By Greg Andrews | September 22, 2022

"Some employees with mental health conditions who have been working from home for almost two years are overwhelmed with anxiety at the prospect of returning to the office," according to a Fisher and Phillips client briefing.

5 minute read
Law.com

How I Made It to Leadership: 'Wake Up Every Day and Be Excited, Interested and Happy to Do What You Do,' Says Ann Park of Foley Mansfield

By Tasha Norman | September 21, 2022

"As the first Asian American president of LACBA, I'm proud to break another barrier and hopefully serve as an inspiration to our region's diverse attorneys as they look for leadership opportunities."

11 minute read

Previous Previous
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
…
37
Previous

Featured Employers

Spotlight Job

M&A Partner - leading City Firm

This leading international firm has been a massive success story in recent years. Growth of the Corporate practice, with a number of key market leading partner hires, has further increased the workstr...

Signium

London, Greater London, United Kingdom

More From ALM

Are you managing NDAs with the speed and precision the market demands? Download this guide to learn about the most important terms in private equity NDA to help streamline your workflows.

The Top 10 Terms in Private Equity NDAs

Brought to you by Ontra
Download Now

As private equity fund managers, remaining compliant on every front is critical as the SEC continues to intensify enforcement efforts and propose reforms. Learn how to improve your compliance and face your biggest risks head on in this guide.

Top 10 Compliance Concerns for Private Fund Managers

Brought to you by Ontra
Download Now

Premium Subscription

With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.
View Now

Team Accounts

Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team.
View Now

Bundle Subscriptions

Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Both options are priced the same.
View Now

From Data to Decisions

Dynamically explore and compare data on law firms, companies, individual lawyers, and industry trends.

Exclusive Depth and Reach.

Law.com Compass includes access to our exclusive industry reports, combining the unmatched expertise of our analyst team with ALM’s deep bench of proprietary information to provide insights that can’t be found anywhere else.

Big Pictures and Fine Details

Law.com Compass delivers you the full scope of information, from the rankings of the Am Law 200 and NLJ 500 to intricate details and comparisons of firms’ financials, staffing, clients, news and events.