Try our Advanced Search for more refined results
Modern Lawyer
-
Harvard Seeks To Move 'Swiftly' In $2B Fund Freeze Suit
Harvard University is seeking to move as quickly as possible to get to the merits of its suit challenging the Trump administration's $2.2 billion funding freeze, asking a Massachusetts federal judge to expedite discovery and briefing.
-
Law Firm Real Estate Report
Georgia was the destination for several law firms in April as they opened or relocated offices in the Peach State.
-
Fox Rothschild Welcomes 29 New Partners
Fox Rothschild LLP has elevated 29 attorneys in 19 cities and 11 practice groups to partner, and promoted four associates to counsel, the firm announced.
-
DLA Piper Elevates 65 Lawyers In US-Heavy Partner Round
DLA Piper said Thursday that it has promoted 65 lawyers from across the globe to its partnership, a slight increase on the previous year's figure as the U.S. accounted for the firm's largest intake of new partners.
-
DC Judges Doubt Feds' Rationale For Orders Against Firms
Two D.C. federal judges on Wednesday expressed skepticism toward the Trump administration's justifications for targeting WilmerHale and Perkins Coie LLP with executive orders, with one judge invoking a comparison to the Red Scare.
-
Morgan Stanley's Capital Markets Lead Joins A&O Shearman
Allen Overy Shearman Sterling has hired the former head of capital markets legal at Morgan Stanley as a partner in its capital markets practice in New York City, the firm recently announced.
-
SCOTUSblog Sold Amid Goldstein's Criminal Case
SCOTUSblog has been sold to digital media company The Dispatch, according to announcements from both publications Wednesday, marking a new chapter for the U.S. Supreme Court-focused legal publication while its co-founder Tom Goldstein faces criminal charges.
-
Law360 Pulse Data Debrief
Law firms are facing a fast-evolving business landscape. To best stay on top of new developments and trends in the biggest issues of the day, Law360 Pulse will run a series of surveys examining the key factors shaping policies and operations at law firms.
-
Baker Donelson's NJ Leader Talks Garden State Expansion
Anjana Patel, the newly-announced managing partner of Baker Donelson’s two new locations in New Jersey, joined Law360 Pulse to discuss how her team is playing a role in Baker Donelson’s expansion into the Northeast.
-
The Office Is Back, But Are Lawyers On Board?
The tug-of-war over remote work is far from over, but the latest data from Law360 Pulse's March survey indicates law firms are more comfortable laying down rules requiring at least some office attendance — and lawyers, for the most part, are learning to live with them.
-
CMS And Dentons Back Noxtua's Series B Investment Round
Xayn AG, a Germany-based company that calls itself "Europe's first sovereign legal" artificial intelligence, changed its name to Noxtua SE and secured an €80.7 million (about $91.4 million) Series B investment on Wednesday.
-
O'Melveny Brings On Former Lenovo IP Litigation Leader
O'Melveny & Myers LLP announced Wednesday it has bolstered its intellectual property and technology practice with the addition of an experienced litigator who most recently oversaw global IP litigation for technology company Lenovo.
-
Ex-Ky. Dinsmore L&E Atty Joins Cozen O'Connor In Chicago
Cozen O'Connor announced Wednesday that an employment and appellate litigator from Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is joining its Chicago office after 15 years practicing in Kentucky.
-
More New Law School Grads Found Jobs Last Year
The portion of 2024 graduates from U.S. law schools who had secured jobs making use of their degrees 10 months after graduation rose 1.7% compared to a similar analysis performed for 2023 graduates, according to data released Wednesday by the American Bar Association.
-
Akerman Adds Womble Bond Renewable Energy Pro In NC
Akerman LLP has added a former Womble Bond Dickinson LLP partner to the firm's Charlotte, North Carolina, office for its corporate practice group, the firm announced Tuesday.
-
Gibson Dunn Real Estate Atty Joins Milbank's NY Office
Milbank LLP announced Tuesday the addition of a former Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP lawyer to its New York office, highlighting his experience handling commercial real estate transactional matters for clients such as private equity and sovereign wealth funds, top financial institutions and family offices.
-
Associates Feel Partners' Absence In Return To Office
While law firms continue to push return-to-office policies, recruiters say they have yet to see mass departures in response. The real friction point for associates, they noted, is with senior partners.
-
Kirkland Brings On V&E Corporate Pro In Houston
Kirkland & Ellis LLP announced Wednesday that it has boosted its corporate practice in Houston by bringing on a partner with deep private equity experience in the energy sector who came aboard after a decade at Vinson & Elkins LLP.
-
Fisher Phillips Launches Crisis Communications Practice
Fisher Phillips has started a new practice group that merges legal strategy with public relations experience in response to today's era in which a single social media slipup can have catastrophic consequences for a company's brand, the firm announced Tuesday.
-
Ex-Chief Of SDNY Fraud Unit Joins Fenwick White Collar Team
The former co-chief of the Southern District of New York's illicit finance and money laundering unit has returned to private practice at Fenwick & West LLP, where the firm said Wednesday he'll focus on white collar crime and fraud matters.
-
Freshfields Names 25 New Partners, With London Dominating
Freshfields LLP said Wednesday that it has promoted more than 20 lawyers from its international network of offices to its partnership, with those based in London accounting for more than a third of the new intake.
-
Brownstein Leads As BigLaw Sees Rise In Lobbying Revenue
After seeing a record 2024, several BigLaw federal lobbying practices reported a strong financial start to this year as they helped clients navigate the deluge of actions from the new Trump administration, according to figures shared by firms this week.
-
Winston & Strawn Names New COO From Consulting Firm
Winston & Strawn LLP announced Tuesday that it has appointed a new chief operating officer who formerly worked at Boston Consulting Group to help steer the firm's business services and strategy.
-
Wilson Sonsini Adds Ex-Pinterest GC To Residence Program
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC announced the latest addition to its general counsel in residence program on Tuesday, selecting a firm alum who previously was Pinterest's top attorney.
-
McGuireWoods Consulting Nabs Housing Pro From NAR
McGuireWoods Consulting has added a housing and financial services pro to the firm's federal public affairs team, who comes from a role as the National Association of Realtors' federal legislative representative.
Expert Analysis
-
Series
Talking Mental Health: Caring For Everyone As A Firm Leader
Reid Phillips at Brooks Pierce discusses how he manages the pressure of running a law firm, how sources of stress in the legal industry have changed over the past decade, and what firm leaders should do to help manage burnout and mental health issues among employees.
-
How Firms Can Use LinkedIn To Aid Marketing Efforts In 2025
LinkedIn has several features law firms can use to showcase their capabilities and thought leadership to reach prospective and existing clients, including the Event and Live features, says Sofia Millar at Reputation Ink.
-
Talking Mental Health: Managing Emotions In Trauma Cases
.jpg)
Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm discusses what motivates her to represent victims of catastrophic injuries, how she copes with the emotional toll of such cases, and what other attorneys taking on similar cases can do to protect their mental well-being.
-
Strategies For Successful Law Firm Mergers In 2025
Law firms are expected to continue consolidating in the year to come, and because these mergers require a different kind of playbook, firm leaders must carefully consider office culture nuances, professional services economics and talent retention strategy before any merger, say directors at FTI Consulting.
-
Making Legal Cents: Winning More Work In A Crowded Market
In a market where clients have more options, tighter budgets and higher expectations, firms must figure out how to differentiate themselves without discounting their rates, and several practical strategies for pitching, pricing and early-engagement communication can help, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
-
Best Practices For Implementing Firm Revenue Cycle Roles
Law firm revenue cycles are becoming more complex and time-consuming, but hiring dedicated revenue cycle personnel can help streamline the process and reduce the burden on attorneys, says Christine Indiano at Harbor Global.
-
Tips For Constructing Your Small-Law Exit Strategy
By initiating planning and processes to evaluate personal retirement goals and firm value early, longtime solo practitioners and small-firm owners can unlock a range of possibilities and potential buyers, setting up for a profitable exit and a rewarding transition, says Brent Daub at Gilson Daub.
-
Tips For Persuasive Briefs Beyond The Argument Section
When crafting an appellate brief, the focus for most lawyers is the argument section, but other sections also offer strategic opportunities to shape the court's perception of the case and favorably frame the issues, say attorneys at Frost Brown.
-
Ask A Mentor: Is Secondment A Good Career Move?
Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.
-
3 Trends Reshaping Chief Marketing Officer Appointments
Recent approaches to hiring chief marketing officers demonstrate how firms are reimagining their marketing and business development frameworks to stay competitive and responsive to evolving client needs, says Murray Coffey at M Coffey.
-
Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son
Sarah Kovit Hanna at Assurant discusses how she balances the demands of her in-house role and the support needs of her son, who was diagnosed with autism, as a single mom, and reflects on how the legal industry can better support caretakers of family members who have special needs.
-
Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact?
Debbie Berman at Jenner & Block offers advice on how attorneys can make a meaningful impact on their communities through pro bono work while enhancing their professional development through strengthened client-facing skills, hands-on experience and more.
-
Series
My Nonpracticing Law Job: Law Firm Marketer
Liz Bard Lindley at Jaffe PR shares how she went from a family law associate who helped write industry articles to a savvy legal public relations and marketing professional, and offers takeaways for any attorney who might not feel at home in their law practice and is considering alternative career paths.
-
The Case For Keeping The Gas On Deputy GC Compensation
In recent years, the deputy general counsel role has expanded and become increasingly vital in organizations across the globe, and companies should consider a few ways to retain this top talent, including by offering competitive compensation that reflects projected increases, says Heather Fine at Major Lindsey.
-
Talking Mental Health: The View From Life After BigLaw
Life coach and author Wendy Tamis Robbins discusses why she left a career in BigLaw to work in the professional well-being space after finding freedom from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and substance use disorders, and highlights two changes the legal industry should implement to address attorneys' mental health.