Law Firm Structure

The Recorder |News

NorCal Firm Archer Norris to Close in Mid-October

Xiumei Dong | August 17, 2018

Archer Norris, a roughly 70-lawyer firm based in the East Bay with three other offices throughout California, is poised to close its doors.
National Law Journal |News

Looking for Lessons in Proskauer's Sex Bias Settlement

Ryan Lovelace | August 17, 2018

In this week's Washington Wrap: Working with your firm after suing it, The Washington Post and Wachtell, and other legal industry notes.
The Mid Market Report |Analysis

Mid-Market Recap: Your Tech Update Can't Wait

Zack Needles | August 17, 2018

Much like how you're eternally hitting the “Remind Me Later” button when that annoying box pops up on your screen asking to update your operating system, many established law firms have been doing anything they can to put off overhauling their technology.
International |News

Big British Law Firm Launches Legal Service Center in Belfast

Krishnan Nair | August 16, 2018

The new hub is expected to house 125 legal support risk management professionals within three years.
International |News

As Brexit Draws Closer, Two Big UK Law Firms Top List of Those Looking to Ireland

Krishnan Nair | August 16, 2018

Since early 2016, British firms have registered lawyers in Ireland to hedge against Brexit. Eversheds Sutherland and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer have been among the busiest.
The American Lawyer |Commentary

Does Your Firm's Strategic Plan Say Little and Accomplish Less?

Blane R. Prescott | August 16, 2018

The most successful firms take the care to make necessary fundamental changes, despite the inherent difficulty. The least successful fail at the planning stage.
New York Law Journal |News

Pay Model Evolves at Fried Frank, Paving Way for Outsized Earnings

Christine Simmons | August 14, 2018

Industry sources say Lawrence Barshay, a top rainmaker at Fried Frank and brother to Paul Weiss partner Scott Barshay, has earned compensation reaching at least $11 million a year.
National Law Journal |News

Former Pruitt Aide at EPA Lands at Crowell & Moring

Ryan Lovelace | August 14, 2018

Byron Brown is a former senior counsel to Sen. James Inhofe and was deputy chief of staff under ousted EPA administrator Scott Pruitt.
International |News

Dentons Expands in South America With Chilean Tie-Up

Joseph Evans | August 13, 2018

The combination with Larrain Rencoret Urzua will help the global legal giant expand its Latin American footprint.
The Mid Market Report |Commentary

What Is My Law Firm Worth?

William F. Brennan | August 13, 2018

I am often asked this question by the owner of a law firm who is contemplating his or her exit strategy. The amount invested in the law firm may comprise a significant portion of the individual's estate.
National Law Journal |News

After 34 Years, Storied DC Investigations Firm Has No Lenzner at the Helm

Ryan Lovelace | August 10, 2018

It's a new era for Investigative Group International and its associated law firm, founded by Terry Lenzner and run for the last five years by his son Jonathan.
National Law Journal |News

Former AT&T Antitrust Chief Quits Ohio for Kilpatrick's DC Office

Ryan Lovelace | August 09, 2018

Patrick Pascarella, who was chief antitrust counsel at AT&T for more than a dozen years, spent the last nine at Cleveland's Tucker Ellis.
National Law Journal |News

Winston & Strawn Int'l Arbitration Vets Jump to Greenberg Traurig

Ryan Lovelace | August 09, 2018

Tomás Leonard and Nicole Silver were part of the team fighting for the Republic of Ecuador in its long battle with Chevron.
National Law Journal |News

Case Closed: Judge Ends Stoel Rives Age Bias Suit

Ryan Lovelace | August 07, 2018

After some brief confusion over whether his case was even still alive, a judge formally dismissed Roger Rosendahl's lawsuit against his former firm.
National Law Journal |News

King & Spalding Buoys Investigations Team With Kirkland Recruit

Ryan Lovelace | August 07, 2018

For Washington-based Patrick Montgomery, the move from Kirkland & Ellis to King & Spalding is a homecoming of sorts.
National Law Journal |News

White House Policy Aide Is Cozen O'Connor's Latest Lobbying Hire

Ryan Lovelace | August 06, 2018

As Cozen O'Connor Pubic Strategies continues to grow, Alexandra Campau is completing a D.C. rite of passage: a full revolution through Washington's revolving door.
National Law Journal |News

Mueller's Interest in Skadden Presents Unique Crisis Management Challenge

Ryan Lovelace | August 03, 2018

In this week's Washington Wrap, a look at how Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and former partner Gregory Craig are handling their turn in Robert Mueller's election probe spotlight.
The American Lawyer |News

Lathrop Gage Has Midwest Roots, Geographically Unbound Ambitions

Miriam Rozen | August 03, 2018

“We are Midwest-born firm. We will always be committed to being a premier firm in that region, but the growth is going to be focused on clients and practice areas, rather than specific geographical areas,” said Lathrop Gage's leader.
The Mid Market Report |

Mid-Market Recap: Go Big (and Then) Go Home

Zack Needles | August 03, 2018

The week's biggest news involving midsize firms.
The Recorder |News

Perkins Coie's China, Funds Leader Returns to Wilson Sonsini

Xiumei Dong | July 31, 2018

James Jensen has returned to the firm he left back in 2005.
New York Law Journal |Expert Opinion

Retaliatory Discharge Claim at Law Firm Raises Questions of Fact

Arthur J. Ciampi | July 30, 2018

The at-will employee protection most law firms have as employers which permits them to terminate an at-will employee for any or no reason but for a discriminatory reason faced scrutiny last month in the law firm context regarding an allegation that an associate attorney was terminated from their firm for raising ethical concerns.
National Law Journal |News

Washington Wrap: Facebook Farewell; Shook Slapdown; DC Moves

Ryan Lovelace | July 27, 2018

During a rough period for Facebook, Colin Stretch said his D.C. base of operations meant his tenure at the company couldn't last.
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Why Midsize Firms Make Strongest Candidates for Local Government Work

Zack Needles | July 27, 2018

Landing state and local government work requires a strong presence in the community, a track record of experience and the right rate structure. In other words, this work is tailor-made for midsize firms.
The Recorder |News

Greenberg Traurig's Calif. Growth Continues With 2 New Hires

Xiumei Dong | July 27, 2018

The Am Law 100 firm has recruited a pair of partners in two cities from Squire Patton Boggs and the in-house world.
National Law Journal |News

Puerto Rico Outpost Is 3rd New Office This Year for DC Boutique

Ryan Lovelace | July 26, 2018

The insurance recovery practice at Weisbrod, Matteis & Copley is hanging new shingles along hurricane alley, with new offices in Florida, Mississippi and, now, San Juan.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

A Crisis of Leadership: How Do We Properly Equip Those Who Lead?

Marcie Borgal Shunk | July 26, 2018

There is a crisis brewing in law firms. In an era of volatility and transformation, law firms are now, more than ever, reliant on their culture, vision and operational approach to drive performance—all of which, at their core, rely on effective leadership.
The Recorder |News

Fenwick Fuels NY Expansion With Media, Technology Hire

Xiumei Dong | July 25, 2018

After nearly a dozen years at Davis & Gilbert, Vejay Lalla is headed to Fenwick & West.
The Mid Market Report |Q&A

Greenberg Glusker: Leveraging the One-Office Platform

Lizzy McLellan | July 25, 2018

Bob Baradaran is the managing partner of Greenberg Glusker, a California law firm with just under 100 lawyers.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

From Piles to Files—How Getting Organized Can Transform Your Business

Dena Lefkowitz | July 25, 2018

Recently, I was on the phone with a fellow coach who asked about my personality type from an assessment taken in the past. I didn't recall, so while still on the call, I quietly walked over to my filing cabinet and pulled out a folder labeled “my assessments.”
National Law Journal |News

Womble Grows in Washington Market; Brownstein Expands in Vegas; Another Kirkland Hire

Ryan Lovelace | July 20, 2018

In this week's Washington Wrap: Womble Bond Dickinson bolts on a Baltimore boutique, Kirkland ads an energy regulatory partner from Morrison & Foerster, and other D.C. moves of note.
The American Lawyer |Commentary News

A Present-Tense Solution to Law Firms' Short-Term Thinking

Roy Strom | July 20, 2018

In the final installment of our "long-term thinking" series, we take a look at a sneaky way for law firms to develop permanent equity for their partners: Spinning off back-offices and giving partners shares in those entities.
Law.Com |Commentary

The Law Firm Disrupted: A Present-Tense Solution to Law Firms' Short-Term Thinking

Roy Strom | July 19, 2018

In the final installment of our "long-term thinking" series, we take a look at a sneaky way for law firms to develop permanent equity for their partners: Spinning off back-offices and giving partners shares in those entities.
The Legal Intelligencer |Expert Opinion

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

Samuel C. Stretton | July 19, 2018

I am a judicial officer and there have been several complaints made against me in my performance as a judge. Can judicial discipline affect my pension or can I resign and stop any proceedings?
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Hacking the Future of the Legal Industry Through Innovative Ideas

Ioana Good, Amy Norris and Erin Ryan | July 19, 2018

Facebook. Google. Microsoft. These are a few of the tech-savvy giants that regularly host hackathons—intense brainstorming sessions designed to solve pain points and enhance the client experience.
The Mid Market Report |Analysis

Decisions, Decisions: How Midsize Firms Manage Staff

Ben Seal | July 19, 2018

“I think running like a business and less like a law firm, we run into less strife than a lot of law firms have,” Munck Wilson's Bill Munck says.
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For Midsize Law Firms, Co-Leadership Is Tough to Pull Off

Zack Needles | July 18, 2018

There are sound reasons for midsize law firms to split a single leadership role among multiple people, but as a number of firms have learned the hard way, an idea is only as good as its execution.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Cybersecurity for Midsize and Smaller Law Firms: 10 Tips to Take Action Now

Stephenie W. Yeung | July 18, 2018

It is no secret that cyberattackers consider law firms to be rich sources of valuable data. Escalating risks and client expectations mandate that mid-size and smaller firms, with fewer than 200 attorneys, treat cybersecurity as a core element of their legal practice.
The Legal Intelligencer |Analysis

More Law Firm Leaders Are Managing From Afar

Lizzy McLellan | July 17, 2018

For firms of all sizes, finding the right leader sometimes means looking beyond the "mother ship."
National Law Journal |News

P3 Chair Leaves Polsinelli for Nelson Mullins Ahead of Florida Merger

Ryan Lovelace | July 16, 2018

Marcus Lemon heads to Nelson Mullins just as the firm is poised for a big boost in the Southeast.
National Law Journal |News

Kavanaugh at Kirkland; Troutman Hires; MoFo Moves

Ryan Lovelace | July 13, 2018

In this week's Washington Wrap: the Big Law minority on the Supreme Court, plus our roundup of DC law firm moves.
Daily Report Online |Commentary

Consensus Drove Succession Planning at Burr & Forman

Robin Hensley | July 13, 2018

Thuston knew succession doesn't always go smoothly at law firms. Bruised egos can take a long time to heal, and sometimes firms take years to recover from the fallout that can accompany transitions.
International |News

UnitedLex Targets UK Law Firm Tie-up on Back of Major US Deals

Ben Wheway | July 13, 2018

The legal services provider is now setting its sights on the U.K. market.
The Recorder |News

Fast-Growing LA Boutique Expands in New York

Xiumei Dong | July 10, 2018

Pierce Bainbridge Beck Price & Hecht has brought on 13 new lawyers in the Big Apple, eight of them as partners.
National Law Journal |News

Troutman Sanders Adds Partner Quintet From Crowell & Moring

Ryan Lovelace | July 09, 2018

The group includes the former co-chairs of Crowell's insurance/reinsurance group and office leaders in London and Orange County, California.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Transforming a Family Law Practice to a Peacemaking Practice

Joni J. Berner | July 09, 2018

Is a limited amount of legal assistance better for clients than no assistance at all? Can lawyers make a living and be proud of their professional practice without engaging in contentious litigation?
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Diversity Then and Now: How One Midsize Firm Tracked Its Progress

Angie Gambone | July 09, 2018

When I joined Flaster Greenberg in 2015 as a lateral associate, I remember scouring the firm's website for its “diversity and inclusion” statement.
National Law Journal |News

How Trump's SCOTUS Nominee Could Change Big Law Business

Ryan Lovelace | July 06, 2018

As everyone waits for the president to name his nominee, read all about the latest comings and goings in the D.C. legal community.
The Mid Market Report |

How Smaller Firms Like NY's Otterbourg Compete in a Supersized Market

Susan DeSantis | July 06, 2018

Richard Stehl, the chairman of Otterbourg, a 50-attorney law firm, speaks to the New York Law Journal about the advantages and challenges of being a smaller law firm in a city where everything is supersized.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Pa. Adopts Revised Uniform Arbitration Act: Resolves Ambiguities, Conflicts

Stephen G. Yusem and Raymond P. Pepe | July 06, 2018

As of June 28, Pennsylvania has joined 20 other states and the District of Columbia in adopting the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act (RUAA), effective July 1, 2019, the objective of which is to update and facilitate the practice of arbitration.
The American Lawyer |Analysis

Co-Leadership of Law Firms Is Tougher at Midsize Shops

Zack Needles | July 05, 2018

There are sound reasons for midsize law firms to split a single leadership role among multiple people, but as a number of firms have learned the hard way, an idea is only as good as its execution.
The Legal Intelligencer |Q&A

First Up: Choosing a Mentor, Pitching New Business and a Little Coffee Talk

Schnader's YL Q&A Panelists | July 04, 2018

A diverse panel of lawyers and other professionals from Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis answers a few select questions in this column each month, advising young lawyers about their career, professional development, office politics, business development, pro bono work, relationships with mentors and colleagues, and so on.
The American Lawyer |News

Firm Mergers Near Record Pace at Midyear Point

Scott Flaherty | July 02, 2018

The first six months of 2018 has seen 51 law firm mergers, including 21 in the most recent quarter.
The Legal Intelligencer |Analysis

Pa. Law Firms Find Growth Across State Lines

Lizzy McLellan | June 29, 2018

What do head count figures in this year's NLJ 500 say about the legal market for Pennsylvania firms?
Law.Com |Analysis

The Law Firm Disrupted: Can Law Firms Think Long Term?

Roy Strom | June 28, 2018

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe partner John Bautista is a director and investor in a startup stock exchange that seeks to encourage long-term investments in publicly traded companies. He also has some ideas about how law firms can plan for the future.
The Mid Market Report |Analysis

Co-Leadership Minus Coordination Equals Chaos at Midsize Firms

Zack Needles | June 28, 2018

There are sound reasons for midsize law firms to split a single leadership role among multiple people, but as a number of firms have learned the hard way, an idea is only as good as its execution.
Daily Business Review |News

National and Regional Law Firms Face Off on Reasons for Growth Versus Shrinkage

Miriam Rozen | June 27, 2018

“A lot more attention has been focused on that market,” said Cozen O'Connor chief strategy partner Martin Schrier, explaining his firm's fast growth in Florida.
The Mid Market Report |Q&A

Going 'Toe to Toe' With Big Law, Improving Processes, Drives Benesch Friedlander, MP Says

David Gialanella | June 27, 2018

The fact that we have a favorable rate differential works to our benefit, but that is not why we get the work," Gregg Eisneberg says. "We can stand toe-to-toe with our peers at the Big Law firms.
New York Law Journal |News

Miles & Stockbridge Vows Appeal After Verdict for Ex-Partner

Christine Simmons | June 22, 2018

Donald English won a $231,000 verdict against his Baltimore-based firm, in the latest case to raise issues of ownership vs. worker protections in a law firm employment dispute.
The American Lawyer |News

Mansfield Rule 2.0 Aims to Boost Law Firms' Diversity Efforts

Meghan Tribe | June 22, 2018

Launching next month with close to 50 law firms already on board, the updated Mansfield Rule will extend to LGTBQ+ attorneys and commit firms to do more to enhance diversity in leadership.
Daily Business Review |Commentary

Embracing Paternity Leave: A Father's Sabbatical Can be Part of a Successful Career

Steven J. Wernick | June 22, 2018

People thought I was joking when I told them that I was taking four weeks off after my wife and I welcomed our third boy earlier this year. My law career was in full swing. My billable hours were strong.
The Mid Market Report |Analysis

Mid-Market Recap: Big Law Flood Insurance

Zack Needles | June 22, 2018

Either sink, swim or climb aboard.
The American Lawyer |News

Blame the Black Box? Jones Day Bias Suit Puts Spotlight on Compensation

Meghan Tribe | June 21, 2018

A gender bias lawsuit against Jones Day puts its compensation model under scrutiny, but the black box approach has its defenders.
The Mid Market Report |Expert Opinion

Employment Law in General Practice Firms and the Rise of the National Boutiques

Dan Scott | June 20, 2018

I've spent a lot of time in the two decades recruiting employment lawyers. It's an interesting area of practice and seems to present some unique challenges for general practice law firms.

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