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Tipster: More Layoffs Today at Fulbright & Jaworski [Update 2]

We have been covering rumors of ongoing stealth layoffs at Fulbright & Jaworski. We now believe that six associates and…

Law Firm Hirings & Firings

Recent laterals and layoffs in the legal sector: John Brownlee joins Holland & Knight as partner in the firm's McLean,…

Mintz Levin Lays Off Associates, Staff

Boston's Mintz Levin has laid off an undisclosed number of attorneys and staff. Blawgs are reporting that 15 associates were…

Nixon Peabody Hires Partners from McKee Nelson

Nixon Peabody, which in February laid off 56 attorneys and staff, has hired away two partners from McKee Nelson. Keith…

HBJ Gately Wareing Lays Off Partners — More to Come

HBJ Gately Wareing has laid off two partners, and expects further job cuts. Stephen Webster and Stuart Rennie have been…

Cadwalader Offering Contract Work for Associates on Sabbatical

Earlier this month, Cadwalader told 34 junior associates they could accept a one year, unrestricted sabbatical. or leave the firm.…

Mallesons to Cut 100 Lawyers, Staff

Commercial law firm Mallesons will begin a redundancy consultation in August, targeting 5% of the firm's workforce. The redundancies are…

Tipster: Husch Blackwell Laying Off More Lawyers

Husch Blackwell laid off 17 lawyers and 45 staff in March, and 10 lawyers two weeks ago. Now a JDJournal…

Tipster: More Layoffs at Fulbright & Jaworski

Last week, we reported that Fulbright & Jaworski has laid off six associates and four staff at its Los Angeles…

The Week in Law Firm Layoffs

This week in law firm layoffs: Dechert: undisclosed lawyers & staff Fulbright & Jaworski: 6 lawyers, 4 staff Arizona Attorney…

Tipster: More Layoffs on Horizon at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt [Update 3]

In June we reported that Portland, Oregon’s Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt would cut associate salaries and lay off support staff.…

Rumor: DLA Piper to Cut Equity Partners

Blawgs are reporting on rumors that global law juggernaut DLA Piper plans to force out some equity partners. The finance…