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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…

Corporate Legal Departments Continue Hiring Surge: Key Industries Lead the Growth

Corporate legal departments across the United States are in the midst of a historic hiring wave, signaling major shifts in…

The Highest-Paying Law Firms in the United States: Where Attorneys Earn the Most

A new report from BCG Attorney Search reveals the top-paying law firms across the United States, offering crucial insight into…

Commercial Litigation Emerges as the Legal Industry’s Growth Engine

JDJournal announces a pivotal shift within the legal profession—commercial litigation is quickly becoming one of the strongest and most sustainable…

Law Firms Begin Moving Beyond the Billable Hour, New Report Reveals

In a game-changing development, BCG Attorney Search has released a groundbreaking report titled “Why Law Firms Are Moving Beyond the…

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…

Law Firms Ended 2024 With ‘Drastic’ Drop in Lateral Hiring

Introduction The legal industry's lateral hiring landscape saw a sharp decline in 2024, a trend driven by a confluence of…

Unlock Valuable Insights with the 2024 State of the Lateral Law Firm Legal Market Report

Los Angeles, California -January 23, 2024 — Harrison Barnes, CEO of BCG Attorney Search, is thrilled to announce the release…

Kirkland & Ellis Announces Record-Breaking Billing Rates in Major Corporate Restructurings

Kirkland & Ellis, one of the world's busiest bankruptcy practices, has unveiled a substantial increase in its top hourly billing…

Ulmer & Berne and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale Announce Merger to Form UB Greensfelder

A Pioneering Merger Sets the Stage for a "Super-Regional" Legal Powerhouse In a strategic move, Midwest law firms Ulmer &…