By Jane Wester | February 1, 2024
More than a dozen current and former Davis Polk partners testified in the course of the trial, along with several current and former professional development staff members. That level of detail gave weight to the defense.
By Jane Wester | January 29, 2024
The ex-managing partner and former M&A practice head were also found not liable by the jury.
By Amanda O'Brien | January 23, 2024
A recent lawsuit and an ongoing trial highlight the challenges that supervisors face in delivering constructive criticism to underperforming attorneys.
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."
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By Thomas Spigolon | January 11, 2024
Both King & Spalding and Alston & Bird are increasing associate pay to the top market scale, but no other Atlanta-based law firm has confirmed the same.
By Justin Henry | December 8, 2023
Every year, K&L Gates manages headcount based on "personnel performance, client demand and related reviews," which typically result in "personnel decisions," the firm's representative said in a statement. Leaders declined to comment directly on the cuts.
By Abigail Adcox | December 7, 2023
Associates who billed 2,400-2,499 hours will receive an additional 10% bonus, while the firm will pay more for those who bill higher.
By Sarah Tincher-Numbers | December 5, 2023
The firm recruited another group of former clerks who worked with Republican-nominated judges on the U.S. Supreme Court.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | December 5, 2023
Litigation boutiques and other small firms compete for the same top law students as Big Law, so they are likely to move to the new, higher market salary and bonus scales for associates.
By Dan Roe | December 4, 2023
The litigation shop's formula compensation system rewards associates for originating clients and contributing to contingency cases.
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