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January 27, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Rising associate pay "does put more pressure on their performance, and we have less leeway to bonus them out when they fall short," said one law firm leader.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
January 14, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Some law firm leaders fear inflation could lead to multiple interest rate increases, potentially throttling M&A deals.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
January 11, 2022 | The American Lawyer
The associate turnover rate reached 23.2% on a rolling, 12-month basis through November, "significantly" above the rate seen in late 2019, according to a new report.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
January 4, 2022 | The American Lawyer
From the bane of the billable hour to talent woes and culture concerns, the industry's most pressing problems lack easy solutions. But it doesn't take a magic wand to make progress.
By Andrew Maloney
12 minute read
December 17, 2021 | The American Lawyer
"We've certainly seen movement and competition on the staff side. It's a critical part of the business," one Big Law partner said.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
December 13, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Law firms faced a daunting, unprecedented challenge when COVID-19 forced them into fully remote work in March 2020. But 21 months later, after several hiccups and false starts, that setup may seem easier than the mix-and-match hybrid models many are still tinkering with.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
December 6, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Recent surveys suggest firms aren't perceived as particularly innovative, and while they are making progress in areas like technology and analytics, they could do more to leverage them.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
November 29, 2021 | The American Lawyer
A new report said younger lawyers are juggling more domestic responsibilities than previous generations, and expect to retire later in life.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
November 23, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Law firms aren't just fighting for talented lawyers. A duel for talented nonattorney staff members—from secretaries and litigation support professionals to financial analysts and strategic C-suite leaders—is also a top concern, according to firm leaders and legal industry observers.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
November 16, 2021 | The American Lawyer
A new survey of C-suite professionals, pricing analysts and other business-minded firm leaders found that recruiting and retaining talent, staff poaching and salary increases were the most commonly identified "high-risk" factors to firm profitability.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
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Duane Morris LLP has an immediate opening for a senior level, highly motivated litigation associate to join its dynamic and growing Employme...
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