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Lizzy McLellan

Lizzy McLellan

Lizzy McLellan is a senior editor on ALM's business of law desk. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @LizzyMcLell

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July 22, 2021 | Law.com

Neglecting Cybersecurity Isn't Just Risky. It's Reckless.

Robust protection against cyberthreats is a big investment. Like a spare tire or a smoke detector, better to have and not need it, rather than need and not have it. But chances are, you're going to need it.

By Lizzy McLellan

6 minute read

July 21, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Turner Padget's Growth Shows How 'Business of Law Is Evolving' In The Southeast

The South Carolina-born firm has expanded into Georgia, and created alliances North Carolina and Florida.

By Lizzy McLellan

5 minute read

July 19, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Two Kirkland Partners Head for Latham, Willkie in New York

The two firms added partners in private equity and investment funds as deal work and competition for lateral talent continue apace.

By Lizzy McLellan

4 minute read

July 09, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

'Where Can We Replicate?': Expanding Into Secondary Markets Tests Firms' Strategic Plans

"We wanted to go into the market not like a bulldozer," Kirton McConkie's Robert Walker said. "Some of the big firms that kind of plow their way in there—that creates some hesitancy."

By David Gialanella | Lizzy McLellan | Dylan Jackson

8 minute read

July 07, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Former Weber Gallagher CMO Accuses Firm of Racial Bias in Federal Lawsuit

A representative for Weber Gallagher said the allegations are "unfounded," adding that the firm intends to defend the case "vigorously."

By Lizzy McLellan | Justin Henry

3 minute read

June 30, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

'Patently Untenable': Pa. Supreme Court Overturns Bill Cosby's Conviction

Because an ex-district attorney publicly agreed not to prosecute the case, the high court wiped out Cosby's sexual assault conviction and barred any future charges.

By Max Mitchell | Lizzy McLellan

6 minute read

June 30, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

At Pacific Northwest Firm Jordan Ramis, Small Size Doesn't Hold Back Big Clients

"It all comes down to positioning and growing our leadership in particular areas of law and recruiting and retaining top talent to increase our competitiveness in the region," president Matthew Lowe said.

By Lizzy McLellan

6 minute read

June 24, 2021 | Law.com

Law Firms Risk Losing Ground If They Don't Keep Pushing For Equity

The pandemic came with immense challenges, but for businesses that were able to continue their work, it also came with opportunities to reassess how things are done. And last year's protests brought another opportunity—one to listen and respond meaningfully.

By Lizzy McLellan

7 minute read

June 24, 2021 | The American Lawyer

In the New Normal, There Are No Excuses for Not Building a Diverse Talent Pipeline

The shift toward virtual interviewing has expanded law firms' opportunities to meet with law students from a bigger pool of schools—and more diverse backgrounds.

By Lizzy McLellan | David Gialanella

5 minute read

June 23, 2021 | National Law Journal

More Firms Are Measuring Gender Diversity, and Some Have a Great Story to Tell

The NLJ's Women in Law Scorecard included 28 firms that did not participate last year. Three of them jumped right into the top 10.

By Bruce Love | Lizzy McLellan

7 minute read