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law firm management

2024–2025 Partner Compensation Trends — Midsize vs. Small Law Firms

At JDJournal, we're excited to unveil a deep-dive compensation overview for law firm partners—comparing the financial landscapes of small and…

Unleashing the Power of Compensation: Transform Your Law Firm’s Pay Structure into a Strategic Asset

Today, JDJournal unveils a powerful message: your law firm’s compensation system isn’t just a cost center—it can be a strategic…

Non-Equity Partnership: Prestige Without a Promise of Equity

In the evolving world of Big Law, the word “partner” no longer carries a single, uniform meaning. Today, Non-Equity Partnership…

Optimizing Legal Invoices: Smarter Engagements Between Law Firms and Clients

Rising legal costs are one of the biggest challenges for businesses today. From hourly billing to unexpected charges, legal invoices…

BCG’s New Guide Unveils How to Spot and Avoid Risky Lateral Hires in Law Firms

BCG Attorney Search has released a critical new resource for law firm hiring managers: Identifying Risky Lateral Hires: A Guide…

Wave of Departures at Weil, Gotshal & Manges Highlights Intense Talent Wars in BigLaw

Key Departures Shake Weil, Gotshal & Manges In a challenging week for Weil, Gotshal & Manges, three prominent practice leaders…

Choosing the Right Path: The Importance of Due Diligence in Lateral Moves

Introduction Embarking on a lateral move within the legal profession introduces an inherent level of risk. However, recent data from…

Paul Hastings Chairman Seth Zachary To Step Down After 21 Years

Photo Credits: Seth Zachary Paul Hastings Chairman Seth Zachary To Step Down After 21 Years Paul Hastings has announced that…

Winston & Strawn Appoints Seven New Managing Partners

Photo Credits: Winston & Strawn LLP Winston & Strawn Appoints Seven New Managing Partners Winston & Strawn has announced the…

Law Firm Management Becoming an Important Class for All Students to Take

Summary: With more law graduates starting their own firms, the need for them to know how to run a firm…

Dechert Hires James Leary, Former Executive Director of Akin Gump, as COO

Summary: Dechert LLP has announced that James N. Leary, the former Executive Director of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld,…

Washington, D.C. Law Firm Offices Announce New Leaders

Three major U.S. law firms announced management changes for their Washington, D.C, offices in the last week. Sidley Austin, Wilkinson…