Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner to Cut 8% of Support Staff Amid Global Restructuring
Major Biglaw Layoffs Hit BCLP: 8% of Support Roles Slashed In a significant development for the legal industry, Bryan Cave…
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Microsoft Drops Simpson Thacher Amid Trump Pro Bono Deal Fallout — A Watershed Moment for Biglaw
As the political landscape increasingly entangles with the legal profession, Biglaw firms are making unprecedented choices—some with dire consequences. One…
Biglaw Revenues Surge in Q1 2025 Despite Slowing Demand: Rate Increases Drive Financial Gains
Introduction: Revenue Up, Demand Down — A Mixed Picture for Biglaw The start of 2025 has brought a paradox for…
Hundreds of BigLaw Partners and Judges Rally Behind Susman Godfrey in Lawsuit Against Trump Executive Order
Introduction In a dramatic show of solidarity, hundreds of BigLaw partners and former judges have voiced their support for Susman…
California Bar’s AI Grading Experiment Backfires: What Went Wrong and What It Means for Future Exams
Introduction: The Perils of Unproven Innovation In an era where artificial intelligence is revolutionizing industries—from legal research to contract analysis—it…
Biglaw Tightens Its Grip on the Legal Market as Clients Struggle With Rising Rates
Introduction: The Silent Ascent of Biglaw While the legal industry has been abuzz with everything from AI adoption to budget…
NYU Law Faculty Takes a Stand Against Executive Overreach: A Blueprint for Legal Resistance
NYU Law Faculty Issues Defiant Open Letter Against Trump Administration Attacks Most institutions have remained disturbingly silent as the Trump…
Reed Smith Abandons DEI Program Amid EEOC Scrutiny: What the Rebrand Really Means for Law Firm Diversity
Introduction: From Gold Standard to “Culture & Engagement” For years, Reed Smith was celebrated as a diversity champion in BigLaw.…
BigLaw’s $600 Million Deal: Major Firms Offer Pro Bono Support to Trump-Backed Causes Amid DEI Crackdown
Introduction In an unprecedented and controversial pivot, four of the nation’s most powerful law firms—Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins,…
Biglaw Under Siege: Trump’s Retaliatory Executive Orders, Law Firm Capitulation, and the Professors Who Refuse to Fold
Introduction: The Cost of Capitulation The American legal system is facing an existential test. In a sweeping campaign of executive…
Trump Targets Big Law Firms: WilmerHale and Jenner Sue, Skadden and Milbank Cut Deals
Constitutional Showdown as Law Firms Respond to Executive Orders Targeting Their Clients, Hiring Practices, and Pro Bono Work In an…
Workplace Misconduct in U.S. Courts: Survey Shows 8% Face Harassment or Discrimination
Alarming Results from U.S. Judiciary Workplace Survey Reveal Widespread Misconduct and Urgent Need for Reform Introduction: A First-Ever Look Inside…