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PAR: Reduced Hours Better Than Layoffs

The Project for Attorney Retention says reducing associate working hours will save a firm more money than cutting associate positions.…

Reduced Hours for Associates Instead of Layoffs?

The Project for Attorney Retention (PAR), an initiative of the Center for WorkLife Law at University of California Hastings College of…

Cravath Lawyer: Kill the Billable Hour

Evan R. Chesler, a Presiding Partner at New York's Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, has made a bold suggestion in…

Female Partners in DC Firms Take More Part-Time Hours Than Men

An interesting story at the DC Examiner, about the results of a study from the National Association for Law Placement: Female…

Call for Practical Legal Skills in Law Schools

A recent study sheds light on the perspectives of junior associates regarding the preparedness provided by law schools for the…

Reed Smith Implements New Associate Compensation Structure

Reed Smith, a prominent law firm, has confirmed adjustments to its associate compensation structure, prompted by a leaked memo revealing…

Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination and Retaliation at Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders

Former associate Gita F. Sankano has filed a lawsuit against Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders, claiming that complaints about discriminatory conduct…

Former Black Associate Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders

A Black former associate at Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders, a prominent U.S. law firm, has filed a lawsuit in a…

Embracing Change: Legal Industry Trends in 2024

The legal industry is poised for significant transformations in 2024, dispelling concerns of an impending downturn. Experts suggest viewing the…

Associate Layoffs Hit K&L Gates Amidst BigLaw’s Compensation Buzz

Amid widespread news about hefty salary hikes and generous bonuses across BigLaw, it's crucial to recognize that not every major…

FROST LLP: Unveiling a New Paradigm in Litigation-Only Firms

In a significant development, Christopher Frost, the founding name partner, officially launched FROST LLP, a pioneering litigation-only law firm co-founded…

The Future of Full BigLaw Associate Bonuses: New Requirements and Expectations

Large law firms are poised to maintain their annual associate bonuses, which have ranged from $20,000 to $115,000 since 2021.…