New York Pulse


  • NY Republicans Say Chief State Judge Crossed Ethics Line

    Republican legislators on the judiciary committees of the New York state Senate and Assembly have brought a misconduct complaint against New York State Chief Judge Rowan Wilson over statements the judge made at a symposium in support of proposed legislation to reform minimum sentencing guidelines that they believed violated judicial conduct rules on impartiality.

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    Cohen & Buckmann Hires Holland & Knight Benefits Partner

    Cohen & Buckmann PC has hired a longtime Holland & Knight LLP partner who will oversee the firm's mergers and acquisitions benefits support work and continue her executive compensation practice.

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    Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week

    Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP, Latham & Watkins LLP and Clement & Murphy PLLC lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after the Federal Circuit vacated an over $600 million judgment involving the maker of Norton antivirus software for infringing Columbia University patents.

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    Nixon Peabody Adds RE Attys To SF, DC Offices

    Nixon Peabody LLP has hired two veteran real estate attorneys for counsel roles in its San Francisco and Washington, D.C., locations, the firm announced.

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    Life Sciences Partner Hiring Up Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

    Large law firms' partner additions in life sciences rose slightly across five geographic markets between 2024 and 2025, with several factors including increased regulatory scrutiny driving new additions, according to an analysis by intelligence platform Macrae+.

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    Lowenstein Sandler Chiefs Talk Firm's Leadership Shake-Up

    Jonathan Wishnia, Lowenstein Sandler LLP’s new managing partner as of February, and Gary Wingens, the firm’s former managing partner and current chair, joined Law360 Pulse to discuss the firm’s history under 18 years of Wingens' leadership, and Wishnia’s vision for the future.

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    Baldoni Atty Avoids Sanctions For Blake Lively Comments

    A lawyer for Justin Baldoni will not face sanctions for public comments critical of Blake Lively because they came long enough ago that they are unlikely to influence the feuding Hollywood stars' upcoming trial, a Manhattan federal judge held Friday.

  • Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz

    BigLaw firms expanded their practice bench and services during another action-packed week for the legal industry. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.

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    Lewis Brisbois Hires Vet Of Northeastern Litigation Shop

    Lewis Brisbois has hired a New York attorney from the northeastern litigation shop Hannum Feretic Prendergast & Merlino LLC, touting his more than three decades of experience defending clients against personal injury, labor law, automobile and premises liability matters.

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    Cahill Gordon Partner Joins DLA Piper's NY Finance Practice

    DLA Piper has added a former Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP partner to its leveraged finance practice in New York.

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    Pfizer's Top Legal Officer Nets Almost $2.3M More In 2025

    Pfizer's chief legal officer earned more than $9.1 million in 2025, an almost $2.3 million increase from the previous year, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing by the company.

  • Democrats Seek Review Of Bondi's Role In Brother's Cases

    Two Democratic lawmakers have asked the U.S. Department of Justice's inspector general to review whether Attorney General Pam Bondi "adequately recused herself" from cases involving clients represented by her brother Brad Bondi, who is a partner at Paul Hastings LLP.

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    Nelson Mullins Adds Two Corporate Attys In New York, DC

    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP expanded its transactional resources in New York and Washington, D.C., with the addition of two corporate attorneys with deep experience with U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulatory matters and executive compensation, the firm said Thursday.

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    How AI Has Upended Traditional Legal Tech Procurement

    The strategies law firms and legal departments use to evaluate vendors and adopt technology have taken on more importance in the age of artificial intelligence, a panel of experts said Wednesday during a session on the third day of ALM's Legalweek conference in New York City.

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    Bar Exam Pass Rates Increased In 2025, ABA Says

    The pass rate for first-time takers who sat for the bar exam rose by more than a percentage point last year over 2024, according to statistics released by the American Bar Association.

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    Skadden Welcomes Finance Duo From Paul Hastings

    Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP announced on Thursday that it has added two attorneys who have experience with complex debt financing transactions from Paul Hastings LLP, with Skadden calling the hires a boost to the firm's private credit and restructuring capabilities.

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    Sidley Hires Tax Partner In New York From Weil Gotshal

    Sidley Austin LLP has hired a former Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP tax partner, who joined the firm in New York.

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    Judge's Nix Of NJ Trio Puts US Atty Spat Closer To High Court

    A federal judge's disqualification this week of three lawyers heading the New Jersey U.S. Attorney's Office shot down the Trump administration's most unique attempt yet to evade the usual appointment procedure for U.S. attorneys and pushed the fight over that process closer to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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    Judges Call Out Violent 'Never-Before' Rhetoric Against Them

    Federal judges who experienced firsthand harassment and violence called out the rise of "dehumanizing" rhetoric on Wednesday and warned that it could erode judicial independence.

  • NY Mosque Says Town's Bias Blocked Land Use Request

    A Long Island mosque accused local leaders in New York federal court of wielding land-use approvals in a "Kafkaesque" fashion to stop it from making much-needed upgrades to its facilities, driven by anti-Muslim community opposition.

  • IBM CLO's Compensation Jumped To Nearly $12.5M In 2025

    IBM's chief legal officer saw her total compensation increase by almost $2.6 million during her first full year at the technology giant, with more than half of the nearly $12.5 million she earned coming from stock awards, according to a securities filing Tuesday.

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    Tarter Krinsky Opens 2nd Long Island Office

    Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP announced Tuesday that it is expanding its presence on Long Island with a new office, which it says will expand the reach of the matrimonial group it launched a few years ago.

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    MLB Players Union Promotes Deputy GC To Lead Lawyer

    The Major League Baseball Players Association said Wednesday it had promoted its deputy general counsel to the top legal spot about a month after its last general counsel was named interim deputy executive director.

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    Patent Firm Rebrands, Names New Managing Partner

    Fabricant LLP has a new name and a new managing partner, the patent litigation boutique announced Wednesday.

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    AI Disruptions Raise Questions On Legal Judgment's Value

    Artificial intelligence could disrupt business as usual for law firms and legal departments, but a panel of experts on Monday showed there are varying differences of opinion on the importance of human judgment in legal matters.

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Expert Analysis

  • The Importance Of Legal Macroeconomics Education For Attys Author Photo

    Most legal professionals lack understanding of the macroeconomic trends unique to the legal industry, like the rising cost of law school and legal services, which contributes to an unfair and inaccessible justice system, so law school courses and continuing legal education requirements in this area are essential, says Bob Glaves at the Chicago Bar Foundation.

  • What ABA Student Well-Being Standards Mean For Law Firms Author Photo

    While the American Bar Association's recent amendments to its law school accreditation standards around student well-being could have gone further, legal industry employers have much to learn from the ABA's move and the well-being movement that continues to gain traction in law schools, says David Jaffe at the American University Washington College of Law.

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    Ask A Mentor: How Do I Build Rapport In New In-House Role? Author Photo

    Tim Parilla at LinkSquares explains how new in-house lawyers can start developing relationships with colleagues both within and outside their legal departments in order to expand their networks, build their brands and carve their paths to leadership positions.

  • What Attys Should Consider Before Taking On Pro Bono Work
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    Piper Hoffman and Will Lowrey at Animal Outlook lay out suggestions for attorneys to maximize the value of their pro bono efforts, from crafting engagement letters to balancing workloads — and they explain how these principles can foster a more rewarding engagement for both lawyers and nonprofits.

  • Opinion

    NY Bar Admission Criminal History Query Is Unjust, Illegal Author Photo

    New York should revise Question 26 on its bar admission application, because requiring students to disclose any prior interaction with the criminal justice system disproportionately affects people of color, who have a history of being overpoliced — and it violates several state laws, says Andrew Brown, president of the New York State Bar Association.

  • Roundup

    Ask A Mentor Author Photo

    As the legal profession undergoes a dramatic period of change, experts answer questions on career and workplace conundrums in this Law360 guest article series.

  • 7 Ways Attys Can Improve Their LinkedIn Summaries Author Photo

    Lawyers can use LinkedIn to strengthen their thought leadership position, generate new business, explore career opportunities, and better position themselves and their firms in search results by writing a well-composed, optimized summary that demonstrates their knowledge and experience, says Guy Alvarez at Good2bSocial.

  • How Law Firms And Attys Can Combat Imposter Syndrome Author Photo

    Imposter syndrome is rampant in the legal profession, especially among lawyers from underrepresented backgrounds, leading to missed opportunities and mental health issues — but firms can provide support in numerous ways, and attorneys can use therapeutic strategies to quiet their inner critic, says Helen Pamely at Rosling King.

  • The Law Firm Qualities Partners Seek In Lateral Moves Author Photo

    In 2022, partners considering lateral moves have new priorities, and firms that hope to recruit top talent will need to communicate their strategy for growth, engage on hot issues like origination credit and diversity initiatives, and tailor their integration plans toward expanding partners’ client base, says Gloria Sandrino at Lateral Link.

  • Small Steps Can Help Employers Beat Attorney Burnout Author Photo

    Lawyers are experiencing burnout on a massive, unprecedented scale due to the pandemic, but law firms and institutional players can and should make a difference by focusing on small, practical solutions that protect their attorneys’ most precious personal resource and professional commodity — time, says Chad Sarchio, president of the District of Columbia Bar.

  • The Evolving Role Of The Law Firm Legal Secretary Author Photo

    Technological shifts during the pandemic and beyond should force firms to rethink how legal secretaries can not only better support timekeepers but also participate in elevating client service, bifurcating the role into an administrative support position and a more elevated practice support role, says Lauren Chung at HBR Consulting.

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    Ask A Mentor: How Can I Ace My Upcoming Annual Review? Author Photo

    Jennifer Rakstad at White & Case highlights how associates can emphasize achievements and seek support before, during and after their annual review, despite the pandemic’s negative effects on face time with colleagues and business development opportunities.

  • How Your Law Firm's Brand Can Convey Prestige Author Photo

    In order to be perceived as prestigious by clients and potential recruits, law firms should take their branding efforts beyond designing visual identities and address six key imperatives to differentiate themselves — from identifying intangible core strengths to delivering on promises at every interaction, says Howard Breindel at DeSantis Breindel.

  • How Dynamic Project Management Can Help Law Firms Author Photo

    Law firms looking to streamline matter management should consider tools that offer both employees and clients real-time access to documents, action items, task assignee information and more, overcoming many of the limitations of project communications via email, says Stephen Weyer at Stites & Harbison.

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    Ask A Mentor: How Can I Successfully Switch Practices? Author Photo

    Associates who pivot into new practice areas may find that along with the excitement of a fresh start comes some apprehension, but certain proactive steps can help tame anxiety and ensure attorneys successfully adapt to unfamiliar subjects, novel internal processes and different client deliverables, say Susan Berson and Hassan Shaikh at Mintz.

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