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Law Firm ManagementHSF said, in a statement, that it strongly condemns the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and that it is appalled by the humanitarian consequences. The firm is ending any work associated with the Russian state

EnergyBiglaw is in the middle of a hot lateral market. That means that firms have to be willing to pay the tippy top of market compensation plus other perks to recruit and retain the associates that keep the deals

EnergyOne by one, Biglaw firms across the country have realized that in order to recruit and retain the best talent, they need to offer the best perks and policies for a progressive new generation of lawyers.

EnergyVeltex Corporation announced today Micah Taylor Reeves of Kralovec, Jambois and Schwartz will join Veltex as general counsel. This appointment comes as Merle L. Royce of Royce Law Offices, has

EnergyFor the past few years, law student recruitment for summer associate programs has been incredibly successful, harkening back to a time when law students quickly accepted the offers that Biglaw firms handed

Law Firm ManagementAs Russia invades Ukraine, Baker McKenzie and Dentons have closed up their Ukraine offices. No word on the DLA Piper presence, but it’s likely closed up as well. Dentons told Bloomberg

Law Firm ManagementWhat better way for a Biglaw firm to let associates know much their work is appreciated than with a nice raise? And thanks to the new market standard set by the combination of Milbank and

Law Firm ManagementWhatever else you may think of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, you have to admit that he’s great at PR. Over the past two years, Mayor Suarez, and by extension the broader South Florida region,

Law Firm ManagementFresh off of getting some flack for not jumping on the Biglaw raises bandwagon fast enough, Fenwick & West has announced raises for its hardworking associates. The firm, which made

Law Firm ManagementBiglaw firms are really looking forward to things getting back to normal and in this case, that means heading back to the office. Yet again, we have a top law firm inviting associates back to the office

General CounselLawyers from at least seven firms are headed back to the office again in February and March, months after Covid-19 variants delayed initial reopening plans. Davis Wright Tremaine, Wilmer

General CounselWhat is it with Biglaw firms announcing their return-to-office plans before they announce their Milbank matches? Come on, let’s think about incentivizing employees here, folks. No one really wants to

General CounselIt’s been three weeks since the latest edition of the associate salary wars began, thanks to a raise announcement by Milbank. While in the past, when one Biglaw firm announces across the board

Law Firm ManagementAlmost three weeks have passed since Milbank first announced its new salary scale, and while a number of Am Law 100 firms and boutiques have already matched, associates are growing impatient with this

Law Firm ManagementThe Biglaw lateral market is still burning hot, and law firms are trying every move they can think of to get more associates in the door up to and including offering current and former employees referral bonuses

EnergyWhen you’re a Biglaw partner, it’s not too often that you’ve got a celebrity client singing your praises on social media. Then again, it’s not too often that your client is Britney Spears. Mathew Rosengart,

Law Firm ManagementThis year may not have been as momentous as 2020 in regards to drastic changes in how we work. But 2021 still had its fair share of drama and legal developments

Law Firm ManagementOne by one, Biglaw firms are rushing in to match Milbank’s new salary scale, and the latest firm to do so is Boies Schiller Flexner. The firm is still hangin’ tough in 2022, and the firm

Law Firm ManagementFor the second time in less than a year, cash compensation in Biglaw is increasing. Eager to attract and retain associates during this hot lateral market, many firms have already adopted

Law Firm ManagementThey’re our best ambassadors. Many times when you do use vendors you have to teach them about your culture