Law Firm Client Relationships | News

Sidley Austin's Scott Kilburg, 'Client-Focused' CMO, Dies at 51

By Andrew Maloney

Friends and colleagues remembered Kilburg as family-oriented and a genuine leader who put others before himself. Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

Baker McKenzie Lifts Bulk of Munger Tolles Corporate Department in 'Transformational Hire'

By Justin Henry

Nine partners, and a total of 17 attorneys, are making the move, helping Baker McKenzie meet a goal of becoming full service in Los Angeles. Munger Tolles—with just three transactional lawyers left, none of them partners—is sharpening its focus on complex litigation and crisis management. Read More

Bankruptcy | News

'We Fight': The Dallas Firm That Won $45M Talc Verdict Refused Johnson & Johnson's Settlement Offer

By Amanda Bronstad

Friday's verdict against Johnson & Johnson, in Chicago's Cook County Circuit Court, is the first for a mesothelioma victim since two failed talc bankruptcies last year—and a groundbreaking win for Dallas-based Dean Omar Branham Shirley. Read More

Legal Education | News

Law Schools and Universities Grapple With Protests Across Country

By Christine Charnosky

The protests and encampments are occurring as law schools prepare for final exams in the next few weeks. Read More

Law Firm Partners | News

'A Legend': Paul Weiss Partner Michael Gertzman Dies at 60

By Patrick Smith

Michael E. Gertzman was twice elected chair of the litigation practice and served on Paul Weiss' management and compensation committees. Read More

Divided FTC Finalizes Rule to Ban Noncompete Agreements

By Andres Olivares

A divided Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday finalized a rule prohibiting employers from imposing noncompete agreements on their workers, a controversial Read More