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Decline in Lateral Hiring Persists for Second Consecutive Year

Law firms are continuing to scale back on lateral hiring of lawyers for the second year in a row, following…

Women Surpass Men as Associates in U.S. Law Firms in 2023

In a groundbreaking shift within the legal landscape, new figures released by the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) indicate…

Boies Schiller Announces Competitive Pay Scale and Bonus Structure

In a recent development, Boies Schiller has revealed an impressive pay scale, matching the industry's highest standards for its most…

Survey Reveals High Burnout Risk Among BigLaw Associates

In a recent survey conducted by mental health solutions provider Unmind, alarming findings shed light on the well-being challenges faced…

Quinn Emanuel Breaks the Mold with Special Fall Bonuses for Associates

In a legal landscape that has seen some Biglaw firms making cost-cutting decisions such as laying off associates or deferring…

Armstrong Teasdale Welcomes New Associates to Strengthen St. Louis and Kansas City Offices

Armstrong Teasdale, a prominent law firm, has significantly added to its legal team, enhancing its presence in St. Louis and…

Mintz Chief Encourages Partners to Guide Associates’ Return to the Office

Mintz Levin, a prominent law firm led by Bob Bodian, is taking proactive measures to encourage its lawyers to return…

Leading Biglaw Firm Increases Billable Hours Demand, Causing Outrage Among Junior Lawyers

Perkins Coie, a top 50 Biglaw firm with $1,155,565,000 in gross revenue in 2021, has announced an increase in its…

Biglaw Associates & Partners Adapt to New Office Expectations with Workstyle Change

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a new normal to our lives and forced us to adapt to a world of social…

Lowenstein Sander Adopts New Parental Leave Policies

Summary: After taking note of other law firms adopting new policies, Lowenstein Sandler implemented a new parental leave policy. Facebook…

Boutiques Join in On Bonus Season

Summary: A new trend of beating the bonus rates set by Cravath has started with another boutique announcing their higher…

Are Associate Attorneys Beginning to Enjoy Their Job More?

Summary: The work demanded of associates used to be so daunting that making it just a few years in the…