Are Law Firms Striving for Gender Equality? If So, Which Ones?
Summary: A great deal of research and studies have been done to determine gender equality in law firms but what…
Big Law
Survey Finds No Changes in Associate Median Salary
Summary: With a big jump in first-year associate salaries last year, the effect has not yet been felt in median…
Kennedys Announces Merger with Carroll McNulty & Kull
Summary: The latest merger of the year was announced regarding Carroll, McNulty & Kull joining forces with Kennedys starting June…
10 Reasons Why Attorneys Will Take Any Chance to Work at Large Law Firms
Summary: Most attorneys will take any chance they can to work at a law firm. Here are the top 10…
Bryan Cave Forms Business Advisory Unit
Summary: Big Law is looking for other ways to serve clients with this desire popping up in the form of…
Will $180,000 First Year Associate Salaries Hurt Diversity in Big Law?
Summary: Bloomberg Law speculates that the Big Law associate salary raises may lead to increased billable hours and decreased mentorship time.…
End-Of-Year Bonus Time at Cravath, Swaine and Moore
Summary: With the end of the year comes time for bonuses to be announced at the top law firms. Leading…
Top 10 Reasons Most Law Firms Have No Idea How to Hire and Evaluate Patent Attorneys
Summary: Why do so many patent attorneys have issues finding work in big law firms? Harrison Barnes explores possible reasons.…
Why Some Attorneys Have a Difficult Time Succeeding in Law Firms
Summary: Harrison Barnes offers an explanation as to why some attorneys simply cannot succeed in a big law firm. In…
How to Beat the System and Stop Being a Profit-Driven Workaholic Attorney
Summary: Harrison Barnes explains how to prioritize one’s goals and become a successful, happy attorney. Attorneys are known for working…
Dewey & LeBoeuf Trial Has the World’s Attention
Summary: With all big mistakes, there are lessons to be learned and the mistakes of Dewey & LeBoeuf are no…
Big Law Firms Provide Little to Legal Aid Funding
Summary: Although many of the country’s biggest law firms make billions in revenue, most only contribute a tiny fraction of…