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Biglaw Biter Scandal: Sidley Summer Associate Allegedly Fired for Biting Colleagues

The Biglaw Biter: A Summer Associate Scandal That’s Hard to Swallow In an incident that has left the legal world…

Thousands of Attorneys Rally Nationwide in ‘Day of Action’ to Defend the Rule of Law

In a powerful and highly unusual display of unity, thousands of attorneys across the United States participated in a coordinated…

Biglaw Lawyers Rebel Against Trump Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms

A Silent Majority? Some Lawyers Refuse to Stay Quiet While many of the nation’s top law firms have chosen a…

BigLaw Trends and Lateral Hiring Patterns in 2025: A Comprehensive Analysis

Navigating a Shifting Legal Landscape As 2025 unfolds, BigLaw firms are facing both opportunities and challenges in maintaining their competitive…

Big Law’s Return-to-Office Policies: Navigating Presidential Mandates and Client Expectations

Introduction In response to President Trump's directive for federal agencies to terminate remote work arrangements, the legal industry is reassessing…

BigLaw Firms Step Up: PaulWeissCleary Gottlieb, Fried Frank, and Weil Match Milbank Bonuses

In a highly competitive year for talent retention and recognition, four prestigious BigLaw firms—Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP,…

Biglaw’s 2024 Revenue Boom: A Deep Dive into Wells Fargo’s Latest Legal Industry Survey

The Wells Fargo Legal Specialty Group’s nine-month 2024 survey paints a bright picture for Biglaw, showcasing exceptional growth fueled by…

Milbank Takes the Lead on 2024 Year-End Bonuses for Associates

Milbank LLP has set an impressive tone in the legal industry by becoming the first major Biglaw firm to announce…

Goodwin Procter’s ADHD Support Initiative

Goodwin Procter, a global law firm with over 1,800 lawyers, is pioneering initiatives to support its attorneys who have ADHD,…

A&O Shearman Merger: Big Law’s New Player

The recent merger of London-based Allen & Overy and New York's Shearman & Sterling has birthed A&O Shearman, the world's…

Survey Reveals High Burnout Risk Among BigLaw Associates

In a recent survey conducted by mental health solutions provider Unmind, alarming findings shed light on the well-being challenges faced…

The Future of Full BigLaw Associate Bonuses: New Requirements and Expectations

Large law firms are poised to maintain their annual associate bonuses, which have ranged from $20,000 to $115,000 since 2021.…