Law Firm Associates

International Edition

Law Firms in Australia Have Gotten More Selective About Partner and Associate Hires as Demand Falls

By Christopher Niesche | October 8, 2023

It's a marked change from Australia's recruitment market a year or two ago, when demand for partners and associates was high and lawyers were eager to move firms.

4 minute read

International Edition

Eversheds Takes on Partners from Across KWM Europe Offices, Many to Go Elsewhere

By Jack Womack | Paul Hodkinson | October 4, 2023

The firm inked an alliance with KWM China in July and had been expected to take on the vast majority of the lawyers from across five offices in Europe and the Middle East.

3 minute read
International Edition

Clifford Chance Lays Off Asia Capital Markets Lawyers

By Jessica Seah | September 27, 2023

Earlier in September, Linklaters announced a 'modest reduction' to its Greater China head count, citing difficulties created by the prolonged market downturn.

3 minute read

International Edition

Some Big Law Associates Are Raking In Six-Figure Origination Bonuses—And Others Want In

By Dan Roe | September 22, 2023

With no standardized method of rewarding origination outside the partnership at most Big Law firms, associates are hoping for a change that benefits them if they manage to land a new client or two.

4 minute read
International Edition

8 London Associates Quit Kirkland to Join Sachdev in Paul Weiss Move

By Charlotte Johnstone | Paul Hodkinson | September 20, 2023

Paul Weiss' raid on Kirkland is ongoing, with 13 big-name partners making the move in recent weeks.

2 minute read
International Edition

Linklaters Lays Off Greater China Lawyers, Cites Prolonged Downturn

By Brian Yap | September 19, 2023

At the partner level, hiring activity for the firm has also been comparatively higher in Singapore.

3 minute read
International Edition

UK Top 50 Results: Are Cuts Looming? The Devil is in the Detail

By Krishnan Nair | September 14, 2023

This year's ranking contains several warnings—chief among them being the need for further corrective measures to address the shrinking profit margins.

4 minute read
International Edition

The Thing About Young Lawyers Today…

By Jessica Seah | September 11, 2023

Partners say many young lawyers in Asia display an air of entitlement, lack technical and social skills, and demonstrate a poor work ethic, Jessica Seah writes in The Asia Legal Briefing. Times are tough in Asia and rumors of law firm layoffs are running rampant. Shouldn't associates be stepping up their game?

6 minute read
International Edition

CMS Launches UK Redundancy Process Among Corporate Associates

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | September 8, 2023

It comes after the firm revealed a slowdown in global revenue growth earlier this summer.

2 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
The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Jan. 23, 2024—Barley Snyder, Willig Williams

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot | January 23, 2024

Barley Snyder announced retired Judge Stephen P. Linebaugh has been elected to the board of directors for the Northern Central Railway of York (NCR), a nonprofit and charitable organization.

2 minute read
Law.com

Should More Law Firms Follow Slaughters' 'Switch On/Off' Scheme?: The Morning Minute

By Zack Needles | January 22, 2024

The news and analysis you need to start your day.

4 minute read
The American Lawyer

Should US Law Firms Offer 20% Less Pay for 20% Less Work?

By Dan Roe | January 22, 2024

Slaughter and May recently formalized a reduced-hours trial, but American firms have typically reserved such accommodations for people with extenuating circumstances.

9 minute read
New York Law Journal

Attorneys 'On the Move': Morrison Foerster Adds Finance Partner; Securities Litigator Joins Moses Singer

By Patricia Kane | January 19, 2024

And other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.

5 minute read
The American Lawyer

The Elephant Is Still in the Room (and Impacting Performance)

By Bryan Parker | January 18, 2024

Performance coaching is a difference-maker for firms that want to improve lawyer retention.

8 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Jan. 18, 2024—Hamburg Rubin, Eckert Seamans

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot | January 18, 2024

Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin announced that Lisa A. Shearman has been elected president of the Montgomery Bar Association (MBA).

3 minute read
National Law Journal

Troutman Pepper Sued for Racial Discrimination by Former Associate

By Amanda O'Brien | January 17, 2024

Gita Sankano said she was fired after complaining about a partner's "outrageously demeaning, dehumanizing, and demoralizing email."

5 minute read
Law.com

Midsize Firms Ready to Hire as Big Law Sheds Associates: The Morning Minute

By Zack Needles | January 16, 2024

The news and analysis you need to start your day.

4 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Jan. 12, 2024—Lamb McErlane, Eckert Seamans

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot | January 12, 2024

Attorneys and staff from Lamb McErlane filled stockings and gift bags for the Great Valley Food Cupboard this past holiday season.

3 minute read
New York Law Journal

Lawyer Wellness Through Goodbyes

By Julie T. Houth, Chair, Young Lawyers Section | January 12, 2024

Julie T. Houth, chair of the Young Lawyers Section, writes: It's not always easy separating our personal and professional lives because it's two sides of the same coin. However, we owe a fiduciary duty to our clients and to our colleagues in our profession to realize if and when we need to say goodbye to something or someone in order to be competent lawyers.

3 minute read

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