PwC Launches Law Firm Diversity Study
The Law Firm Services group of PricewaterhouseCoopers' Private Company Services practice today launched the firm's first-ever survey focused on diversity…
Month: February 2009
White & Case Profits Fell in 2008, Despite Layoffs
New York City's White & Case reports it profits per equity partner fell by 5% in 2008 to $1.6 million.…
DLA Piper to Cut 140 in New Round of Layoffs
DLA Piper has launched its second layoff consultation in just three months, with up to 140 jobs under threat. The…
Nixon Peabody Lays Off 20 Attorneys, 36 Staff
Today Am Law 100 firm Nixon Peabody announced the layoffs of 56 attorneys and staff. Prudent management of our business…
Simmons & Simmons to Split from Portuguese Outlet
Law Firm Simmons & Simmons will reduce it's global presence by cutting of its two Portuguese offices, which go under…
Historic Devon Law Firm Forced to Close
Newton Abbot, Devonshire's Douglas Pidsley and Roberts has shut its doors after sole principal Warren Douglas was declared bankrupt. Ten…
Chicago’s Chapman and Cutler Expands into New York
Chicago's 215-lawyer Chapman and Cutler has launched a New York office with three partners. The firm hired its first new…
McCain Campaign Counsel Returns to WilmerHale
Todd R. Steggerda, former chief counsel to the John McCain 2008 presidential campaign, is returning to WilmerHale as a partner…
Freshfields to Freeze Associate Pay
London's Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP LLP informed staff yesterday that salaries for associates will be held at 2008 levels. The…
Morning News Roundup for Tuesday
This morning's top stories: Defunct law firm Thelen LLP is telling courts it couldn’t possibly pay its employees accrued vacation,…
Luce Forward Lays Off 27
San Diego, California's Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps has cut 12 attorneys and 15 staff positions. The cuts came in…
Lecture Series Promotes Alternative Legal Careers
From the Indiana University News Room, a new lecture series discusses alternative careers for law school grads. Facing an uncertain…