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International Edition

'Inactive' Junior Lawyers in Redundancy Firing Line, Market Specialists Say

By Jack Womack | February 29, 2024

Firms regularly monitor how busy their teams are, but some believe 'inactive' junior lawyers are in jeopardy if transactional work remains 'sluggish'.

4 minute read

International Edition

White & Case Associate Stands as Conservative MP—Speaks at 'PopCon' Launch

By Jack Womack | February 14, 2024

Mhairi Fraser is an associate in White & Case's white collar team in London, and previously ran to become a Conservative MP in 2015.

2 minute read
International Edition

Diversity Twice as Important to Associates than Partners, Survey Finds

By Charlotte Johnstone | February 9, 2024

'There is a growing cultural divide with boomer partners failing to... meaningfully advance DEI issues beyond empty statements on the website,' said one associate.

2 minute read

International Edition

Compensation, Work-Life Balance Among Top Drivers of Associate Satisfaction

By Dan Roe | February 7, 2024

Opportunities for career advancement and flexible attendance policies were also among the biggest determinants of associate retention in the U.S. and Canada, a new report from the NALP Foundation found.

3 minute read
International Edition

Ex-Clifford Chance Lawyer Acquitted Over Insider Trading Charges

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | February 7, 2024

The former Clifford Chance lawyer had been on trial at Southwark Crown Court, after being charged by the FCA with six offences of insider dealing and three offences of fraud by false representation.

2 minute read
International Edition

Pressure on UK Law Firms as US Competitors Raise NQ Pay Again

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | January 26, 2024

As US firms match the Cravath scale, domestic UK firms will fear falling too far behind.

4 minute read
International Edition

'I Question Their Dedication to the Firm': Insiders on Slaughter and May's Reduced Hours Policy

By Charlotte Johnstone | January 25, 2024

Current and former firm personnel say that lawyers participating in the scheme could be limiting their partnership prospects as other industry commentators point to the policy's lack of flexibility.

7 minute read
International Edition

More Cravath Lawyers Expected to Attend Slaughter and May-Hosted Events

By Charlotte Johnstone | January 24, 2024

Reasons for the increase in uptake include Cravath's new UK-qualified bench and the growing relevance of European market trends to its counsel and associates.

2 minute read
International Edition

Will the Slaughters Switch On/Off Scheme Take Off?

By Aishah Hussain | January 5, 2024

That a firm of Slaughters' calibre and conservatism has put forward a solution to an age-old problem is refreshing, but lots of questions remain, writes The London Lawyer.

4 minute read
International Edition

Was the Associate Underperforming...or Was it a 'Stealth Layoff'?

By Charlotte Johnstone | January 5, 2024

Recruiters and lawyers are at odds over whether what we're seeing is associates failing to "pull their weight" or quiet cost-cutting measures.

4 minute read
National Law Journal

Ex-Davis Polk Associate Files Notice of Appeal to Second Circuit in Retaliation Lawsuit

By Jane Wester | February 29, 2024

The 10-person jury in the Southern District of New York rejected Cardwell's claims in January after about three hours of deliberations.

3 minute read
Daily Business Review

Building Professional Relationships in a Virtual World

By Greg Payton | February 29, 2024

Networking—or "relationship building," as I prefer to call it—oftentimes is key to advancing one's career. Opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals, mentors and potential employers are invaluable to aspiring early-career professionals.

6 minute read
Law.com

'Inactive' Junior Lawyers in Redundancy Firing Line, Market Specialists Say

By Jack Womack | February 29, 2024

Firms regularly monitor how busy their teams are, but some believe 'inactive' junior lawyers are in jeopardy if transactional work remains 'sluggish'.

4 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Feb. 28, 2024—Duane Morris, Maiello Brungo

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot | February 28, 2024

Duane Morris associate Leah Mintz was recently reappointed co-chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association's Appellate Courts Committee.

2 minute read
New York Law Journal

Attorneys 'On the Move': MoFo Adds Restructuring Partner; Capital Markets Partner Joins Hogan Lovells

By Patricia Kane | February 27, 2024

Also in the latest moves, Joo Kim has joined DLA Piper from Cadwalader and Naheem Harris has joined Akerman from Vinson & Elkins.

4 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Feb. 27, 2024—Antheil Maslow

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot | February 27, 2024

Antheil Maslow & MacMinn announced that Janel Clause has joined the firm's business and corporate practice group as an associate.

3 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Feb. 26, 2024—Kessler Topaz, Lamb McErlane

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot | February 26, 2024

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check recently announced the addition of Farai Vyamucharo-Shawa as an associate with the firm.

2 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Feb. 22, 2024—Greenberg Traurig, Cipriani & Werner

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot | February 22, 2024

Greenberg Traurig's Philadelphia office is scheduled to continue its 2024 CLE series on March 5 with a lunchtime presentation to aid legal practitioners and real estate professionals seeking to learn more about commercial property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) financing.

3 minute read
The American Lawyer

Stanford and Yale Bumped Up OCI in Response to Precruiting, But Big Law Isn't Backing Down From Direct Applications

By Dan Roe | February 21, 2024

Precruiting will increase in 2024, Big Law recruiting directors said, despite two law schools' recent efforts to place more students through virtual on-campus interviews.

6 minute read
Delaware Law Weekly

Two Young Conaway Attorneys Selected to the LCLD 2024 Fellows and Pathfinders Programs

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot | February 21, 2024

Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor announced that two of its attorneys have been selected to the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) 2024 Fellows and Pathfinders programs.

1 minute read

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