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The Recorder |Expert Opinion

Dissecting 'Firm Culture'—What This Term Means for Millennials

Shilpa Coorg | February 21, 2019

Promoting a positive “firm culture” can be of benefit to all employees, millennial or otherwise, and create an environment for better communication and efficiency across the workforce.
The Mid Market Report |News

Busy by the Beach: Orange County Has Become a Destination for Law Firms

Ben Seal and Xiumei Dong | February 21, 2019

Situated between Los Angeles and San Diego, Orange County—which also includes Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana and Newport Beach—was once populated primarily by smaller homegrown law firms.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

What Will It Take to Finally Get Lawyers Into the Tech Age?

Daniel J. Siegel | February 21, 2019

Kicking and screaming. That's how many lawyers have proceeded into the age of technology. They know it's here, they know they should use it, they understand—but may not admit—that it makes them more efficient.
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Divergent Perspectives on Law Firm Innovation

David J. Parnell | February 21, 2019

Innovation is seen very differently by law firm leaders, partners, and associates
Legaltech News |News

Law Firms Still a 'Great Target' as US Firm Falls Victim to Alleged Chinese Hack

Dan Packel | February 21, 2019

It makes sense that hackers recently went after an unnamed firm known for its IP work, alongside other targets—law firms hold sensitive information for not just one client, but many.
The Legal Intelligencer |Expert Opinion

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

Samuel C. Stretton | February 21, 2019

Where can I find the record-keeping requirements for my escrow account?
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Leadership Under Fyre—What Law Firm Leaders Can Learn From the Infamous Music Festival

Emily Griesing | February 21, 2019

Coverage of the failed event immediately went viral as guests blasted their disappointment and frustration on social media, which led to an onslaught of negative press coverage and humiliating memes. But what transpired went far beyond a PR nightmare for the Fyre team.
The Recorder |News

Law Firms Remain a 'Great Target' as US Firm Hit in Alleged Chinese Hack

Dan Packel | February 20, 2019

Hackers reportedly went after an unnamed firm known for its IP work—a stark reminder law firms hold sensitive information for not just one client, but many.
The American Lawyer |News

US Law Firm Falls Victim to Alleged Chinese Hacking as Clients Face Threats

Dan Packel | February 20, 2019

It makes sense that hackers recently went after an unnamed firm known for its IP work, alongside other targets—law firms hold sensitive information for not just one client, but many.
International |News

Law Firms Still a 'Great Target' as US Firm Falls Victim to Alleged Chinese Hack

Dan Packel | February 20, 2019

Hackers recently went after an unnamed law firm known for its IP work.
New York Law Journal |News

Mukasey to Launch Trial Boutique After Leaving Greenberg Traurig

Christine Simmons | February 19, 2019

Marc Mukasey, who joined Greenberg Traurig in 2016 with Rudolph Giuliani, said he intends to add partners but still keep the new boutique "lean and mean."
International |News

Former Addleshaws Asia Head Joins Hong Kong Firm YTL

John Kang | February 19, 2019

Nigel Francis joins local firm YTL, where he is reunited with former Addleshaw Goddard associate James Yeung, who is now a partner and disputes head of YTL.
The Mid Market Report |Analysis Expert Opinion

Measuring Client Equity: How Satisfied Is Satisfied?

Jeff Coburn | February 19, 2019

Midsize firms typically use two methods for obtaining client feedback: client surveys and client interviews. If designed thoughtfully and carried out properly, each of these methods for gauging client satisfaction yields clear, concrete, and reliable data both by individual client and, when amalgamated, a composite view of client satisfaction for the firm as a whole.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Brand-New Ideas on Developing Your Brand

Meg Pritchard | February 15, 2019

According to the Acritas U.S. Law Firm Brand Index for 2019, global law firm Jones Day—a firm with more than 2,500 lawyers and 43 offices worldwide—scored the top score (100 points) on the annual survey by the legal market intelligence company.
New York Law Journal |News

SDNY Veteran Joins White Plains Litigation Boutique Yankwitt

Christine Simmons | February 15, 2019

Allee was most recently deputy chief of the White Plains division of the SDNY U.S. Attorney's Office, overseeing a team of 20 federal prosecutors.
The Mid Market Report |News

Mid-Market Recap: You Can Eat the Rich, Just Don't Follow Them

Hank Grezlak | February 15, 2019

The report found that most law firms are competing in the most crowded segment, but following the lead of the wealthiest firms that are operating in a far smaller arena.
Daily Business Review |Commentary

Winning the PR Battle—Without Losing the War of Words

Kristie Rearick | February 15, 2019

If an attorney or law firm is looking for a strategy to compete in the court of public opinion, Washington, D.C. is providing a mixed model.
International |News

2 Australian Firms Hire New Partners From DLA Piper and Addleshaw Goddard

John Kang | February 14, 2019

Former DLA Piper partner Kathy Dalton joins employment law specialist firm Workdynamic Australia in Melbourne and former Addleshaw Goddard Oman legal director Andrew Johnston returns to Australia to join Sparke Helmore.
New Jersey Law Journal |

7 Capehart Scatchard Attorneys Heading for Malamut Firm in Cherry Hill

Charles Toutant | February 12, 2019

Seven government-services lawyers from Mount Laurel's Capehart Scatchard are departing for Adam Malamut's Cherry Hill-based firm.
Texas Lawyer |News

Houston Employment Litigator Closes Small Firm, Joins Jackson Walker

Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | February 12, 2019

His firm needed more lawyers and a new office, so Scott Fiddler said a move to Jackson Walker made more sense for his practice.
The Legal Intelligencer |Analysis

Pa.'s Biggest Plaintiffs Firms Grew by 4 Percent in 2018, but Diversity Still Slow to Improve

Zack Needles | February 11, 2019

The Legal Intelligencer's 11th annual survey of 33 plaintiffs firms with more than four lawyers showed that, between 2017 and 2018, the combined overall number of attorneys at those firms grew from 550 to 573, but the number of diverse attorneys grew by only five and the number of women lawyers grew by only three.
Litigation Daily |News

Plaintiffs Lawyer Alleges Pierce Bainbridge Kept Settlement Funds to Fuel Video Game Suits

Lizzy McLellan | February 11, 2019

Bruce Chasan claims the boutique founded by litigator John Pierce reneged on a $160,000 settlement agreement and used the funds "to launch and accelerate a cottage industry of multiple lawsuits against the video game industry."
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Plaintiffs Lawyer Claims Pierce Bainbridge Kept Settlement Funds to Fuel Video Game Suits

Lizzy McLellan | February 11, 2019

Bruce Chasan claims the boutique founded by litigator John Pierce reneged on a $160,000 settlement agreement and used the funds "to launch and accelerate a cottage industry of multiple lawsuits against the video game industry."
The American Lawyer |News

Civil Rights Lawyer Faked Cancer to Delay Cases, Illinois Bar Authorities Say

Scott Flaherty | February 11, 2019

Bar authorities claim a former lawyer at Chicago's Loevy & Loevy lied about having stomach cancer and then lied about having a son who suffered from the same disease.
Litigation Daily |News

Illinois Bar Accuses Civil Rights Lawyer of Faking Cancer to Delay Cases

Scott Flaherty | February 11, 2019

Bar authorities claim a former lawyer at Chicago's Loevy & Loevy lied about having stomach cancer and then lied about having a son who suffered from the same disease.
The Mid Market Report |Expert Opinion

For Law Firms, a Deep Dive Into Private Equity Can Be Lucrative

Ross Weil and Keith Fall | February 11, 2019

Want to expand your private equity practice? Target up-and-coming fund managers in the lower middle market.
The Recorder |News

Pierce Bainbridge Grabs McKool IP Litigator in LA

Xiumei Dong | February 11, 2019

Pierce Bainbridge Beck Price & Hecht continues to grow in Los Angeles with the addition of McKool Smith intellectual property litigator Robert Allen.
The Recorder |Expert Opinion

Yes, a Happier Practice of Law Is Possible!

Jennifer Cormano | February 08, 2019

A recent study found that of just under 13,000 practicing lawyers, approximately 28 percent were struggling with depression, 19 percent with anxiety, and 20 percent with problematic drinking. Law is a high stress job. But other careers are stressful and don't have such staggering statistics. Is stress the only piece of the puzzle, or is there something about lawyers in general?
New York Law Journal |Analysis

'Avvo' Raises Important Questions About Opinion-Fact Dichotomy in False Advertising Cases

Milton Springut | February 08, 2019

In 'Davis v. Avvo', the SDNY dismissed a false advertising claim, on the pleadings, brought by a New York attorney, holding that Avvo's ratings are non-actionable “opinion.” A review of Davis' complaint indicates that the matter may not be so simple.
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Time Is Running Out to Enter TLI's 2019 Professional Excellence Awards

The Legal Staff | February 07, 2019

Each year, The Legal Intelligencer's Professional Excellence Awards honor Pennsylvania law firms and attorneys who have made a significant, positive impact on the legal profession. Submissions for our 2019 awards open Jan. 7 and the deadline for submitting will be Feb. 22.
Litigation Daily |Commentary

Daily Dicta: 12 New Lateral Litigator Moves Not to Miss

Jenna Greene | February 07, 2019

Here's a look at a dozen recent litigator moves that could prove to be game-changers.
New York Law Journal |News

Moritt Hock & Hamroff Adds Seven Lawyers From Trusts and Estates Boutique

Christine Simmons | February 06, 2019

The acquisition increases Moritt Hock's head count to 76 and doubles the size of its trust and estates practice.
The American Lawyer |News

Litigation Upstart Opens in DC With ITC Leader From Finnegan

Scott Flaherty | February 06, 2019

Less than six months after it was launched by a group of McKool Smith alums in Atlanta, New York and Silicon Valley, Reichman Jorgensen has landed in the nation's capital with the addition of IP litigator Christine Lehman.
The Mid Market Report |Q&A

Ganfer Shore MP Predicts 'Bright Future for Boutiques'

Susan DeSantis | February 06, 2019

Steven Shore, managing partner of Ganfer Shore Leeds & Zauderer, said the firm could face challenges in an economic downturn, but is poised for success thanks to its size.
New York Law Journal |News

Seasoned Trial Lawyer, Ex-Disney GC Swaps Hogan Lovells for NY Boutique

Scott Flaherty | February 06, 2019

Sanford "Sandy" Litvack, who spent nearly 20 years as a Disney executive, is taking his practice to Clifford Chance spinoff Chaffetz Lindsey.
The American Lawyer |News

Seasoned Trial Lawyer, Ex-Disney GC Swaps Hogan Lovells for NY Boutique

Scott Flaherty | February 05, 2019

Sanford "Sandy" Litvack, who spent nearly 20 years as a Disney executive, is taking his practice to Clifford Chance spinoff Chaffetz Lindsey.
New York Law Journal |News

Pierce Bainbridge Builds in NYC, Boston and LA, Touting 'Exponential' Difference

Meghan Tribe | February 04, 2019

With new hires in Boston and New York and new offices in Los Angeles, founder John Pierce is more effusive than ever about his firm's prospects.
The American Lawyer |News

Pierce Bainbridge Builds in Boston, NYC and LA, Touting 'Exponential' Difference

Meghan Tribe | February 04, 2019

With new hires in Boston and New York and new offices in Los Angeles, founder John Pierce is more effusive than ever about his firm's prospects.
Litigation Daily |News

Pierce Bainbridge Adds Laterals in Boston, NYC and LA, Touting 'Exponential' Difference

Meghan Tribe | February 04, 2019

With new hires in Boston and New York and new offices in Los Angeles, founder John Pierce is more effusive than ever about his firm's prospects.
Law.com |Expert Opinion

Five Keys to Successfully Transitioning Clients Across Generations

Kent Zimmermann | February 04, 2019

Strengthening cultural expectations is key
Law.com |Analysis

The Key to Survival for Midsize Firms in the Next Recession? Running 'Like a Business'

Zack Needles | February 04, 2019

Firms that learned to be "disciplined" during the last recession and stayed that way after the economy bounced back are better positioned to survive the inevitable next downturn than those that made only temporary adjustments, firm leaders said.
The American Lawyer |News

Ohio's Porter Wright Enters Chicago Via Merger With 17-Lawyer Firm

Roy Strom | February 01, 2019

The Am Law 200 firm, through the merger, has opened its eighth location in a strategy to focus on mid-market legal services in the Midwest.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Law Firm Associates Can Play an Important Role in Diversity Effort

Rigel C. Farr | February 01, 2019

It has long been a truth acknowledged by the legal community that substantial work needs to be done to further diversity and inclusion in U.S. law firms, especially in the Philadelphia area.
The American Lawyer |News

Legal Employment Again Falls Short of US Job Gains

Scott Flaherty | February 01, 2019

Flat employment numbers for the legal industry again contrasted with big gains for the broader U.S. workforce.
The Mid Market Report |Analysis

How to Be Ambitious While Avoiding the Midsize Firm 'Identity Crisis'

Zack Needles | January 31, 2019

Given how radically the business of law has changed over the past decade, it can be tempting to measure midsize firms' success by how much market share they've been able to snatch from their larger or richer counterparts. But neglecting the mid-market client base your firm was built upon in the pursuit of "higher-end" work can be a dangerous proposition.
The Legal Intelligencer |Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Law May Be Big Business, but Lawyering Is Small

Anonymous | January 30, 2019

I read The Legal every day and it seems to me that there is a certain advocacy for “big," that small is "out," that lawyering itself is not even relevant.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Crafting Your Business Plan: Why It's the Smart Move for Any Associate

Kaitlyn R. Maxwell and Alexander L. Scarola | January 30, 2019

There are countless articles to read about “how” to create a business plan. But exploring the “why” of having a plan may be of greater value, particularly for associates and more junior attorneys.
Daily Report Online |News

Politicos' New Firm, Dreyer Sterling, Steers High-Profile Cases

Meredith Hobbs | January 30, 2019

David Dreyer and Michael Sterling have combined their strength in politics to launch a litigation boutique taking on diverse cases.
The American Lawyer |News

Should Clients Do More to Force Law Firms to Innovate?

Scott Flaherty | January 29, 2019

Panelists told an audience at Legalweek in New York that when it comes to innovation, client demand is key. But law firms can also gain an edge by standing out.
The Recorder |Expert Opinion

Turning Up the Volume on Women's Voices in the Media

Elizabeth Lampert | January 29, 2019

This is a perfect time for everyone to show support and urge women to take the microphone. The voices of men and women matter. Doing a better job at raising the female voice within the media and balance the playing field can provide significant benefits to readers who will be exposed to ideas and research from another perspective.
The American Lawyer |News

Korean-American Ex-Shareholder Lodges Bias Suit Against Greenspoon Marder

Dan Packel | January 28, 2019

A lawyer for plaintiff Jun Chul Whang said she's seen an uptick in the volume of discrimination claims brought by Asian-Pacific attorneys.
Daily Business Review |News

Krupnick Campbell Sees Arrivals, Departures as Group Spins Off

Dylan Jackson | January 28, 2019

Four of the Fort Lauderdale firm's attorneys, including named partner Scott Liberman, have left to start their own boutique medical malpractice and personal injury firm.
The Mid Market Report |Commentary

Attachment: How Your Law Firm Marketing Can Resonate With Potential Clients

Jared D. Correia | January 28, 2019

Of course, the most effective law firm marketing is delivered by lawyers; so, the question is how attorneys can engage law firm marketing while also focusing on the primary law firm driver of hitting billable hour marks, to keep the whole, large machine chugging along.
Law.com |Analysis

For Midsize Firms, the Great Recession Was a Great Audition for Bigger Clients' Work

Zack Needles | January 25, 2019

In many ways, the Great Recession highlighted the strengths of midsize firms, as legal departments increasingly felt internal pressure to reduce their legal spend without sacrificing the quality of their outside counsel.
The Mid Market Report |News

Mid-Market Recap: More Mergers Coming to California

Hank Grezlak | January 25, 2019

Much of the merger activity has centered around mid-market firms, and early indications are that is likely to continue in 2019.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Pierce Bainbridge Founder Denies $160K Attorney Fee Settlement With Phila. Lawyer

Lizzy McLellan | January 23, 2019

John Pierce says he negotiated with Philadelphia attorney Bruce Chasan over the fees, but they never agreed on settlement terms.
The Recorder |News

Irell & Manella Nabs Hueston Hennigan Litigator in LA

Xiumei Dong | January 23, 2019

Trial lawyer Alex Romain, who moved to Hueston Hennigan and Southern California in 2016, has now joined Irell & Manella as a partner.
New York Law Journal |News

Head of Cooley's New York Office Joins Litigation Boutique as Name Partner

Christine Simmons | January 23, 2019

Jonathan Bach has left Cooley to join his wife and several others at litigation boutique Shapiro Arato.
New York Law Journal |Q&A

Ganfer Shore: Midsize Firms Will Lose Ground to Big Law, Boutiques

Susan DeSantis | January 22, 2019

"One potential threat to the industries that we serve is any future commercial slowdown, including in the real estate markets. However, in the past, these circumstances have actually provided us with opportunities," says Steven Shore, managing partner and head of Ganfer Shore Leeds & Zauderer's litigation practice.
The Mid Market Report |Expert Opinion

The Dating Game: Why Big Firms Still Chase Midsize Firms and Vice Versa

Richard S. Levick | January 22, 2019

All solutions as to the best ways to integrate must be as driven by client interest as was the original decision to acquire or be acquired. It is not the only criterion, but it's a priority focus without which no combination of professionals should ever be considered.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Why Orrick's Well-Intentioned Vacation Bonus Misses the Mark

Marcie Borgal Shunk | January 18, 2019

How does a bonus vacation, in reality, truly change the life or mental health of associates who spend two-thirds of their waking weekday hours billing (not at work or commuting, as that figure would be greater); whose worth is measured and rewarded in six-minute increments? It doesn't.
Daily Business Review |Commentary

Marketing Today's Law Firms: Why an Integrated Campaign Is Essential

Kristie Rearick | January 18, 2019

It's not enough to rely on the same methods that worked five years ago. Staying visible and competitive today means executing an integrated campaign that aligns a firm's business goals with communications tactics that ensure the right messages are reaching the right people on a consistent basis.
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The Legal Intelligencer |Slideshow

Slideshow: Law Firm Hiring Off to Very Active Start in 2019—With No Sign of Slowing

Zack Needles | January 18, 2019

If there was any thought that the lateral hiring market among Pennsylvania firms and out-of-state firms targeting Pennsylvania might slow down after a very active 2018, the first three weeks of 2019 should put that notion to rest.

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