Law Firm Hiring

Breaking news and analysis of law firm partner moves, lateral hiring trends and law school graduate employment.

International Edition

Dentons Takes Employment Partner Duo from Kennedys in Sydney

By Christopher Niesche | March 1, 2024

Justin Le Blond and Persephone Stuckey-Clarke to start on Monday.

1 minute read

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

Kirkland Partner Poised to Launch Paul Weiss UK Funds Practice

By Paul Hodkinson | February 28, 2024

The expected hire continues the expansive New York firm's rapid assault on the UK capital, which began late last year.

2 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters Leveraged Finance London Co-Head Walks to Gibson Dunn

By Kasvi Sehgal | February 28, 2024

It is the latest significant departure for Linklaters, which late last year parted ways with high profile private equity partner William Aitken-Davies.

2 minute read
International Edition

Cliffe Dekker Hires From Norton Rose in Johannesburg

By Jennigay Coetzer | February 28, 2024

The appointment of the construction specialist comes as the local construction sector faces strong headwinds.

2 minute read
International Edition

South Korea's Big 6 Firms Make General Counsel, Judicial Hires in Bid to Differentiate Offerings

By Jessica Seah | February 27, 2024

Shin & Kim has hired two judges, while Yoon & Yang has brought on senior in-house counsel.

4 minute read
International Edition

Dechert Asia Arbitration Head Leaves to Launch Disputes Boutique

By Jessica Seah | February 27, 2024

Mark Mangan joins a long line of dispute resolution specialists who have left established law firms in recent years to launch contentious practice shops in Singapore.

2 minute read
International Edition

Hogan Lovells Hires Shearman Capital Markets Lawyer in São Paulo

By Amy Guthrie | February 27, 2024

The global law firm has hired Jonathan Lewis, who was a counsel at Shearman & Sterling, as a partner in the highly competitive Brazil market.

3 minute read
International Edition

Morgan Lewis, Baker Botts Add Employment, Technology Partners in Dubai

By Peter Shaw-Smith | February 27, 2024

The number of employment disputes is on the rise as Dubai's workplace regulatory infrastructure matures.

3 minute read
International Edition

Seasoned Commercial Litigator Joins McCarthy Tétrault From Dentons in Toronto

By Gail J. Cohen | February 26, 2024

Marina Sampson's client list includes Amazon and Canadian National Railway.

2 minute read
The American Lawyer

Big Law Finds Growth Opportunities Through IP Hires

By Andrew Maloney | March 1, 2024

Sidley, Orrick, Squire, Sheppard Mullin and Spencer Fane have all added IP hires this week. "Growing with the right people begets more growth," said Spencer Fane chair Pat Whalen.

4 minute read
Daily Business Review

Greenberg Traurig Sees 6% Growth in Revenue Amid Nonequity Tier Expansion

By Alexander Lugo | February 29, 2024

The moderate growth came after two years of faster pace in revenue growth, but CEO Brian Duffy says it's only a slowdown because 2021 and 2022 were such extraordinary years for the firm.

5 minute read
The American Lawyer

Why Big Law Firms Are Expanding in US Regional Markets

By ALM Staff | February 29, 2024

Where Am Law 200 law firms are putting down roots, the reasons behind expansion in emerging markets, and what these moves mean for their clients.

2 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Feb. 29, 2024—Saul Ewing, Hamburg Rubin

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot | February 29, 2024

Saul Ewing partner and tax and employee benefits group chair, David G. Shapiro, has been appointed to serve as a regent of the American College of Tax Counsel, effective March 1.

3 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 American Lawyer

Sidley Continues Recruiting From Weil, Adding NY Firm's Privacy Chair

By Andrew Maloney | February 28, 2024

Randi Singer's move is the latest chapter in the talent battle between Sidley and Weil. Sidley has lured at least four other Weil partners in the last year.

4 minute read
The American Lawyer

Seyfarth's New Chief D&I Officer Aims to Maximize Benefits of Diverse Workforce

By Dan Roe | February 28, 2024

Mira Dewji will leverage her background in behavioral science to facilitate creativity and introduce new perspectives.

2 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
Daily Business Review

Greenspoon Marder's Revenue Growth Slowed, Profits Dropped As Headcount Grew During a Slow Year

By Alexander Lugo | February 28, 2024

The Fort Lauderdale-based firm saw revenue increase for the fourth straight year, but the 1.7% bump was far less than 2022's 16% surge.

5 minute read
The American Lawyer

Kirkland Partner Poised to Launch Paul Weiss UK Funds Practice

By Paul Hodkinson | February 28, 2024

The expected hire continues the expansive New York firm's rapid assault on the UK capital, which began late last year.

2 minute read

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