Law Firm Client Relationships | News

How to Spot the Rainmaker: These Attorney Types Thrive in Business Development

By Patrick Smith

The study results have the potential to shift how firms coach, enable, measure, and incentivize partners' business development efforts, the report authors say. Read More

Law Firm Partners | News

Paul Weiss Could Adopt Nonequity Partner Tier in 2024

By Justin Henry

The New York firm is also considering altering the portion of equity partner pay that comes from firm profits vis a vis bonuses. Read More

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Law Firm Associates | Analysis

After Davis Polk Rescinds Offers, Pressure Grows on Firms to Act, Despite 'Grey Areas' in Statements

By Patrick Smith | Justin Henry

"There seems to be a pressure for firms, by their clients, staff or attorneys, to raise their voices strongly and firmly," one law professor said. "But that gets dangerous as a hair-trigger reaction." Read More

Commercial Litigation | Analysis

Yelp's Failed Attempt to Block Paul Weiss From Google Antitrust Case Shows Obstacles to Big Law DQ Bids

By Allison Dunn

A recent ruling allowing Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison to continue representing Google in antitrust litigation, despite not seeking a waiver from former client Yelp, shows it takes more than alleging an inherent client conflict to get a large firm kicked off a case. Read More

Legal Technology | News

Kirkland & Ellis Announces SideTrack, a Lawyer-Built Platform for Investment Funds Attorneys

By Cassandre Coyer

Kirkland & Ellis partner James Desjardins said that having the tool be lawyer-built helped avoid common "translation" issues between vendors or other technology professionals and attorneys. Read More

Deals and Transactions | Analysis

Why More Big Law Firms Are Outsourcing Associate Training

By Dan Roe

An increasing number of law firms are questioning whether senior associates and partners are the best people to train associates on foundational skills. Read More

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Criminal Law | News

Former Convict Who Became Respected Law Professor Faces Domestic Violence Charge

By Jimmy Hoover

Shon Hopwood, whose path from prison bars to the Supreme Court Bar made national news, is again a criminal defendant. Read More

Law Firm Associates | News

11 Years Later, Ex-Dewey Lawyers Are Doing as Well as Industry Peers

By Dan Roe

The high-profile bankruptcy of Dewey & LeBoeuf didn't hamper the careers of former partners and associates in the long run, new research shows. Read More