International - North America | Commentary

Four Law Firm Mergers That Could Make Sense

By Paul Hodkinson

Just like online dating, matches don't often mean weddings. But even the pickiest people sometimes find the right partner. Read More

Career Development | Analysis

Associates Say the Darnedest Things: 2024 Edition

By Dan Roe

As part of our annual Midlevel Associates Survey, we asked more than 3,600 midlevel associates in Big Law to speak candidly about their firms. Strap in. Read More

Law Firm Competition | Analysis

Tensions Ripple Through Partnerships As Law Firm Culture Shifts to Bottom Line Focus

By Mimi Lamarre

"When partners see their peers are being treated that way by leadership, it typically results in less loyalty across the board," noted one recruiter about the effects of de-equitizations. Read More

Law Firm Office Launches and Closures | News

'Shocking, Distasteful ' A&O Shearman Lawyers Slam Johannesburg Office Closure

By Alfred Olufemi

Lawyers were gearing up to celebrate their 10th anniversary in South Africa and had just signed a lease for new office space. Read More

Government | News

Hogan Lovells and MoFo Partners to Headline Kamala Harris Fundraisers

By Abigail Adcox

Attorneys at Sidley, Sullivan & Cromwell, Cleary Gottlieb, Paul Weiss, among other big firms, are also playing a role in her fundraising this month. Read More

Career Development | Chart

The 2024 Midlevel Associates Survey: The Rankings

By ALM Staff

Which firms kept their midlevel associates happiest over the past year? Below is our ranking of firms based on a combined score across 12 different categories. Read More