Flexible Working

International Edition

Ashurst CEO on Travelling Less, Paying More and COVID Slowing US Growth

By Rose Walker | February 16, 2022

Paul Jenkins discusses how the pandemic has changed how he works, and the impact it has had on his firm, as he prepares for his third term in the role.

5 minute read

International Edition

'They're Passing the Blame': Associates Hit Back at Partner Complaints About Salaries

By Varsha Patel | February 15, 2022

Associates say partners should do more than just 'grumble' about the pay war, given they have the power to enact cultural change.

4 minute read
International Edition

Kirkland Lawyers to Return to Offices For 3 Days A Week

By Rose Walker | February 9, 2022

Two other US-led firms have also laid out their plans for their workers to return to the office.

2 minute read

International Edition

From Birding to Baking, Lawyers' Pandemic Hobbies Showcase Promise of Hybrid Work

By Dan Packel | February 8, 2022

Sourdough bread is more than just a cliché. Lawyers have relished how flexible schedules better fit their favored pursuits.

7 minute read
International Edition

SRA Urges Measures to Improve Law Firm Culture

By Varsha Patel | February 8, 2022

The U.K. regulator has issued a 'culture guide' for firms looking to tackle the issue.

2 minute read
International Edition

KPMG Law Targets Regional Hiring in Germany With Recruitment Pilot

By James Carstensen | February 8, 2022

The Big Four legal arm has rolled out a pilot recruitment programme targeting junior talent, which it hopes will give it an edge on the competition.

3 minute read
International Edition

UK Law Firm Doubles Its Office Space in Madrid

By Linda A. Thompson | February 8, 2022

The firm also recently moved to larger spaces in Manchester, Melbourne and Hong Kong.

2 minute read
International Edition

As Young Lawyers Churn Through Jobs, Firms Search for Ways to Fulfill Them

By Jessie Yount | February 3, 2022

Young lawyers want more from work and they're changing employers to find it. Can firms respond before they lose out?

8 minute read
International Edition

The London Lawyer: Law Firm Culture Is Money Culture

By Krishnan Nair | January 28, 2022

The return to the office debate may focus on 'law firm culture', but fresh data has made it clear that we need a better definition of what exactly that is.

5 minute read
International Edition

Deloitte Legal Offers Holiday Flexibility, Extends WFH Budget

By Jack Womack | January 27, 2022

The Big Four accountant has continued to emphasise its commitment to hybrid work.

2 minute read
The Recorder

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

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," said the Los Angeles-based partner.

11 minute read
Pro Mid Market

Why Midsize Firms Are Ramping Up Tech Investments After Clearing the Hybrid Hurdle

By Jessie Yount | September 19, 2022

A look inside several midsize firms' remote transition, and how they're planning to further leverage technology to create efficiencies and even increase profitability.

7 minute read
The Recorder

Litigation Partner Moves in California Could Double 2021 Numbers

By Jessie Yount | August 31, 2022

Litigation moves drove lateral partner hires in California through the first half of 2022, as firms embraced more flexible work and enticed former government lawyers to join their ranks.

5 minute read
Law.com

How to Make It: 5 Legal Careers for the Nonlawyer

By Tasha Norman | August 30, 2022

The legal job market is thriving—and not just for lawyers.

3 minute read
Legaltech News

Three Keys To Transforming In-House Lawyers Into Digital Buyers

By Derek Kan, Axiom | August 24, 2022

GCs are actually currently hungry for a sophisticated, risk-mitigating, and efficient digital buying option or channel.

7 minute read
The Recorder

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'My Goal Has Been to Lead Beyond the Business Objectives,' Says Jackson Lewis' Alison Lynch

By Donna Carlson | August 23, 2022

"Say yes when someone asks for help or have a solution handy if you can't. And know what you have: be thankful for your job, even when it's hard," said Lynch, who is based in Irvine, California.

6 minute read
Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'My Goal Has Been to Lead Beyond the Business Objectives,' Says Alison Lynch of Jackson Lewis

By Tasha Norman | August 23, 2022

"Say yes when someone asks for help or have a solution handy if you can't. And know what you have: be thankful for your job, even when it's hard."

6 minute read
Law.com

Law Firms Don't Need to Spend A Lot of Money to Prevent Burnout, Says Perkins Coie's Jennifer Bluestein

By Alaina Lancaster | Zack Needles | August 12, 2022

In this week's episode, Jennifer Bluestein shared that law firms don't need to spend a bunch of money on amenities such as an in-house therapist to prevent attorney burnout. "It's about allowing people time and space to actually turn off work and focus on other things in their lives," Bluestein said.

2 minute read
Law.com

How I Started My Own Law Firm: 'Our Caring Culture In My View Is Central to Our Success,' Says Darryl Cooke of Gunnercooke

By Tasha Norman | August 12, 2022

We also wanted to create a business that allows ambitious lawyers to thrive, have autonomy over their practice area and enjoy a positive work-life balance on their terms.

8 minute read
Pro Mid Market

'Managing What Matters': Flexibility Is Part of the Midsize Comp Calculation

By Andrew Maloney | August 9, 2022

"It's not just salary, it's some basket of things," said Drew Beres, co-founding partner of Croke Fairchild. "How much are they coming to the office? How much are you paying them? How much are you working them? You have to consider all three."

5 minute read

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