Davis Polk’s $25,000 Incentive Highlights Big Law’s Competitive Race for Top Law Students
In an increasingly competitive legal hiring market, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has raised the stakes. The elite New York–based…
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Law Firms Reinforce Office Mandates as Remote Work Declines
The era of flexible remote work that defined much of the legal industry post-pandemic appears to be waning. Across the…
Law Firm’s AI Pilot Lets New Lawyers Step Away from Billable Hours
In a groundbreaking move that may redefine how law firms integrate technology training into daily practice, Ropes & Gray LLP…
Kirkland and Ellis’s Bold Litigation Pivot Yields Results
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, one of the world’s most profitable and influential law firms, is seeing major returns on a…
“Homecoming” Litigator Rejoins Kirkland After Latham Stint
In another headline-making lateral move within Big Law, Kuan Huang, a seasoned trial lawyer with a deep background in complex…
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…
Big Law’s Rush for Summer Associates
The accelerated recruiting process in Big Law is creating challenges for diverse students, putting pressure on them to make career-defining…
Unraveling the Ideological Tapestry of Big Law: A Fresh Perspective on Legal Leanings
As the curtain rises on the 2024 presidential election, one question looms: Does Big Law exhibit a liberal tilt? Beyond…
Changing of the Guard: Senior Leaders in Big Law Firms Announce Departures
In a surprising shift, senior leaders in Big Law firms, who defied retirement expectations during the pandemic, are announcing their…
Big Law’s 2023 Bonus Season Anticipated to Maintain Consistency Amidst Market Shifts
Top Firms Prepare to Offer Predictable Bonus Scale Amidst Lateral Hiring Slump Big Law's annual bonus season is on the…
Robert Kindler Returns to Law, Sees Lawyers as Deal-Makers
Introduction Robert Kindler, former top M&A banker at Morgan Stanley, has returned to the legal profession after a hiatus of…
Law Firm Enforces Ban on ChatGPT Usage Amidst Industry Discussion on AI Training
Law firm Michael Best & Friedrich has prohibited its legal practitioners and staff from utilizing ChatGPT, an open-source generative AI…