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The American Lawyer

200 Hrs. of Partner Prep Guides Quinn Emanuel's Incredibly Detailed Mock Bankruptcy Trial

A former federal bankruptcy judge and real-life investment bankers helped Quinn Emanuel's junior lawyers gain stand-up trial experience.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Surpassing Cravath Associate Pay Scale, Boutique Seeks to Stay Above Market

By raising associate pay above market, the boutique's leadership said it's seeking to reward associates for hard work on significant projects this year and also help with recruiting.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Oct. 8, 2024—Sweet Stevens, McNees

Two Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams attorneys presented at the Pennsylvania School Board Solicitors Association (PSBSA) annual conference, which was held at Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center in the Poconos on Monday.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Attorneys 'On the Move': Greenspoon Marder Boosts Litigation Practice; Former Federal Prosecutor Joins Baker Botts

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

The Legal Intelligencer

Making Yourself Valuable as a Young Lawyer

It is important for young lawyers to understand the firm's viewpoint as to its expected "return on investment" from you. Your value is more than just the number of hours billed, or quality of work, although those are important.
7 minute read

The Recorder

Build It and They Will Come: Tips to Market Your Practice as a Junior Attorney

Building a business as a lawyer is invaluable to a future career in private practice. The challenge is to become skilled in an area and to develop work in that practice, even while one's knowledge of the field is developing.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Is Big Law's Nonequity Tier a 'Parking Lot' or a 'Ladder'?

Some firm leaders say nonequity tiers can offer women and diverse lawyers earlier opportunities, while others say they've seen a lack of transparency and "moving goalposts."
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

The Case for Debate: Investing in Future Attorneys Through Competition

For students from underrepresented and low-income backgrounds, debate offers more than just a chance to develop advocacy skills; it provides an essential pathway to academic success and professional achievement.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Sept. 30, 2024—Panitch Schwarze, Fox Rothschild

Intellectual property law firm Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel announced that Julianna L. Hunt has joined the firm as an associate.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Will Jones Day Now Prioritize Settlement Talks in Dad Bias Case?

The plaintiffs, by not paying attorney fees, may not be motivated to settle, some observers noted.
4 minute read

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