Legal trends

Partner Compensation by Geography 2025–2026: New York Dominates as Regional Markets Evolve

A new report by BCG Attorney Search reveals that geography remains the single biggest factor influencing partner compensation across U.S.…

New York remains the heartbeat of the U.S. legal industry, home to the nation’s most powerful firms, high-stakes practice areas,…

Introduction The legal industry is experiencing an unprecedented wave of consolidation as law firms increasingly turn to mergers to enhance…

Freshfields’ U.S. Hiring Spree: What It Means for the Legal Industry Introduction Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, one of the world’s leading…

After years of struggling with sluggish transactional work, law firms have finally seen a resurgence in this crucial area, just…

Several specialized intellectual property (IP) law and litigation firms have been integrated into larger U.S. law firms throughout the year.…

Kate Vera Takes Helm as Head of New York Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice at McDermott, Will & Emery…

The US Supreme Court has recently announced that it will hear two additional cases this term, namely Pulsifer v. United…

Law firm Sidley Austin is threatening to reduce the bonuses of its midlevel associates if they do not spend enough…

According to a new report, even as hiring slows down, fewer Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) are planning to outsource more…