Blawgs are reporting that K&L Gates let go five staff members last week, due to lack of work.
At least two of the staffers had worked for the firm for more than 20 years, according to reports.
In March, K&L Gates laid off 36 associates and 79 staff; and the firm is rumored to have laid off 20 staff in April.
If you know anything about layoffs at K&L Gates, please send us a confidential tip!
K&L Gates LLP is a US law firm with over 1700 attorneys worldwide, and is ranked as the 10th largest law firm in the world.
Posted by Erik Even
on July 13, 2009. Filed under Home,Law Firm News,Layoffs.
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Anonymous
July 13, 2009 at 7:07 pm
Not only is this treatment (being escorted out of the building) devastating to the fired staff, its adds to the already bad morale at the firm. And #5, update your resume. You’re next.