Law Firm Hiring | News

Doug Emhoff, Husband of Former VP Harris, Lands at Willkie

By Patrick Smith

Emhoff was a litigator at DLA Piper before stepping into his role in the White House. Read More

Law Firm Associates | News

Two Wilkinson Stekloff Associates Among Victims of DC Plane Crash

By Abigail Adcox and Christine Simmons

Wilkinson Stekloff associates Sarah Lee Best and Elizabeth Keys are among the victims of the American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, the firm said in a statement. Read More

Lawyer Compensation - Law Firm | Analysis

Law Firms Are 'Struggling' With Partner Pay Segmentation, as Top Rainmakers Bring In More Revenue

By Andrew Maloney

Some partners last year "doubled their book of business, and not just from $20 to $40 million, but $60 to $120 million," noted Blane Prescott. "More firms are struggling with: what should the top be?” Read More

Diversity | Analysis

Big Law Aims to Make DEI Less Divisive in Trump's Second Term

By Dan Roe and Samson Amore

After an executive order signaled a crackdown on the very principle of DEI, law firms are considering ways to ensure that programs focused on inclusion don't come off as exclusionary to some. Read More

Lawyer Compensation - Law Firm | News

Dechert Sues Former Attorney for Not Returning Compensation

By Jon Campisi

Dechert claims that former senior project attorney Kathleen Fay, who had been hired on a temporary basis, was erroneously paid more than $132,000 after her temporary work was revoked and that she has thus far failed to reimburse the firm. Read More

Legal Malpractice

Lawyer Too Inexperienced? Firm Sued for Malpractice Over Junior Attorney

By Charles Toutant

The firm faces a malpractice suit after it delegated a case to a lawyer with less than two years' experience—allegedly contrary to promises the firm principal would take an active role. Read More