Essential Guide on Attorney Compensation Strategy
In a fiercely competitive legal market, how your firm pays its attorneys can make or break your future. Underpaying top…
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Ropes and Gray Represents the Exception — Not the Norm — in Non-Equity Partner Models
In a legal industry increasingly defined by multi-tiered partnership models, Ropes & Gray LLP stands out as a rare exception.…
Merger Interest Rising at Cadwalader Amid Deepening Challenges
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, one of Wall Street’s oldest and most historically prestigious law firms, is grappling with deepening…
Ropes and Gray Doubles Down on All-Equity Partnership Model, Defying BigLaw Trend
At a time when many of the world’s largest law firms are embracing multi-tiered partnership structures, Ropes & Gray LLP…
Ropes and Gray Maintains Equity-Only Partner Structure, Bucking Industry Norm
In a decisive move that sets it apart from many of its BigLaw peers, Ropes & Gray LLP has announced…
Getting Paid What You Deserve While Running a Law Practice
Running your own law practice is an incredible achievement—but it also brings one of the toughest professional challenges: making sure…
Positioning Yourself for Partnership: A Dual Responsibility for Firms and Associates
Reaching partnership remains one of the most defining career goals for attorneys in private practice. It represents not just mastery…
Law Firm Partner Pay Gap Widens Across Practice Areas
A new analysis from BCG Attorney Search highlights significant disparities in law firm partner compensation across practice areas for 2024–2025.…
2026 Law Firm Partner Compensation Report Reveals Key Salary Trends
JDJournal is excited to highlight the release of the 2026 Law Firm Partner Compensation Report, an in-depth study conducted by…
A Practical Checklist for Lawyers Launching a Solo Practice
For many lawyers, the dream of running their own practice represents freedom, flexibility, and the chance to shape their professional…
Cadwalader Appoints Co-Managing Partner Amid Partner Departures and Merger Speculation
In a decisive move to stabilize its leadership and project strength, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, widely regarded as Wall…
Few BigLaw Firms Still Hold on to Single-Tier Partnership — For Now
September 10, 2025 — In the evolving landscape of BigLaw, single-tier, all-equity partnerships are rapidly becoming rare. Most leading firms…