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Ruden McClosky Axes 16 Staff

Ruden McClosky Axes 16 Staff

Ruden McClosky, a Florida-based law firm, slashed 16 staff members in line with the its reorganization plan to cut expenses, increase revenue and standardize the three-to-one lawyer-to-secretary ratio. The layoff…

Rumor: Cahill Gordon Lays Off Associates

Rumor: Cahill Gordon Lays Off Associates

According to online sources, former Am Law 100 firm Cahill Gordon laid off an undisclosed number of associates last week, with second-years particularly targeted. Those laid off have been offered…

Weil Gotshal Shuts Austin Office

Weil Gotshal Shuts Austin Office

Weil Gotshal, which in May laid off 79 staff, is shuttering its Austin, Texas office on December 1st, 2009. Partner Kevin Kudlac will be transferred to Houston. The office’s 16…

Dykema Cuts 17 Attorneys, 30 Staff [Correction]

Dykema Cuts 17 Attorneys, 30 Staff [Correction]

This week, big law firm layoffs are back. Dykema, which according to a JDJournal tipster has laid off at least 20 lawyers and 30 staff, has confirmed that 17 attorneys…

Paul Hastings Hiring in LA, Firing Everywhere Else

Paul Hastings Hiring in LA, Firing Everywhere Else

Blawgs are reporting that Paul Hastings is cutting 25 staffers related to document production from several offices, including New York. Severance is being offered. Document production is being centralized in…

Weil Gotshal Lays Off 79 Staff

Weil Gotshal Lays Off 79 Staff

Weil, Gotshal & Manges has eliminated 79 administrative positions across its US offices. Those targeted will get severance packages with transitional income and benefits, including health care and outplacement. In…

Covington & Burling Laying Off Staff Attorneys

Covington & Burling Laying Off Staff Attorneys

According to stories in the blawgosphere, Covington & Burling is in the process of laying off an undisclosed number of staff attorneys. Those affected have been offered one or two…

Charles Russell Launches Redundancy Consultation

Charles Russell Launches Redundancy Consultation

London’s Charles Russell has targeted an undisclosed number of employees for redundancy, despite higher-than-expected billings. Laid off staff will be expected to work during their notice period, and will get…

Fish & Richardson Lays Off 120

Fish & Richardson Lays Off 120

Global intellectual property firm Fish & Richardson, which in January laid off 30 staff members across its eight US offices, has announced further layoffs affecting 35 lawyers and 85 support…

Stealth Attorney Layoffs at Sullivan & Cromwell [Update]

Stealth Attorney Layoffs at Sullivan & Cromwell [Update]

Sullivan & Cromwell has laid off between 15 and 20 associates at its New York HQ. The firm cites performance reasons for the layoffs, which took place mostly in February.…

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