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New York Law Journal

GOP Lawyer Running for Town Justice Seat Democrats Say No Longer Exists

The disagreement surfaced as a result of the June resignation of former Town Justice David Fried, whom Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York Senate tapped to serve as a judge on the Court of Claims.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Lisa Mayhew to Step Down as Co-Chair of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Mayhew, who architected Berwin Leighton Paisner's 2018 merger with Bryan Cave, will finish her second leadership term at the end of the year.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

A Failure to Decentralize: A Messy 4 Months at Lewis Brisbois Has Roots in Belated Succession Planning

"Rarely does there seem to be a good time to introduce meaningful change," current Lewis Brisbois chairman Bob Smith acknowledged earlier this month. But the fallout from two recent large group exits suggests the firm paid the price for waiting.
12 minute read

Pro Mid Market

'Founder's Syndrome' Befalls Firms Seeking Transition from First Gen Leadership

According to a recent survey of 250 law firm professionals, only 5% are concerned about their firm's succession plan. "I think that it's something they are avoiding having to deal with," said Patrick McKenna, a principal and founder of McKenna Associates Inc. and survey author.
6 minute read

International Edition

Addleshaws Introduces Raft of Offerings to Ease Partner Retirement Process

The firm's head of responsible business said that the topic of partner retirement was "shrouded in some mystery and behind door conversations, and we wanted to change that".
2 minute read

Pro Mid Market

How a 169-Year-Old Firm Learned to Take the Stress Out of Succession Planning

Three generations of Butzel Long firm leaders reflect on the benefits of codifying a democratic succession plan into the firm's bylaws.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Allen & Overy's Next US Leaders Seek Broader Profile in Corporate America

The firm's global head of litigation and a partner in the global projects, energy, natural resources and infrastructure practice will take over as U.S. co-chairs in May.
5 minute read

International Edition

Brazil's Cescon Barrieu Appoints New Managing Partner

The firm has significantly grown its head count and revenue in recent years, while also opening additional offices in Brazil and launching an office in Canada.
2 minute read

Law.com

Aging Lawyers Provide Growth Opportunities for Acquisitive Firms: The Morning Minute

The news and analysis you need to start your day.
4 minute read

International Edition

US Firm Changes Up London Management for First Time in Over 20 Years

U.S. law firm Duane Morris is switching up its London management for the first time since it launched an office in the city over 20 years ago.
2 minute read

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