The firm's nonequity partners might not make the equity at Kirkland, but they tend to elsewhere, as data from Pirical shows—but where do they land?

       

The pandemic and the Trump administration's attack on law firms showed Big Law that economic conditions aren't the only major factors to consider in future-proofing their firms.

       

The full financial report is A&O Shearman's first as a merged entity.

       

Spurred by higher partner productivity and a more private equity-focused practice mix, among other factors, elite law firms' performance is further separating from the rest of the Am Law 50 performance, according to Wells Fargo data.

       

The appellate court found Habba's appointment and subsequent reappointment were invalid.

       

"Focus on mastering your craft—your practice area—first. Stay open to learning new skills that go beyond the 'mere' practice of law, such as understanding law firm economics, client development, and interviewing for recruiting."

       

In this corniest of exercises, we hope there is something resembling instructiveness (and dare we say optimism) for a go-take-that-next-hill industry.

       

Whoop claims the company wanted to undermine its reputation in the health monitoring tech market and its association with prominent athletes like LeBron James, Michael Phelps, and Patrick Mahomes.

       

Although the parental leave coaching program supports all parents, if I am being honest, I was primarily focused on mothers when I designed the program. And yet, when I was recently asked about the biggest impact of the program in its first year, I kept thinking of my male colleagues.

       

The federal Eastern District of Virginia judges have not immediately appointed a chief prosecutor for the district despite getting an apparent green light to do so following the disqualification of interim U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan in two high-profile prosecutions.

       

The settlement comes just as the EEOC announces a focus on eradicating discrimination against American workers. The agency has issued announcements calling for anyone who observes anti-American discrimination in the workplace to make a report.

       

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Discover how to break down silos in law firms by fostering collaboration, streamlining knowledge sharing, and leveraging technology to boost efficiency and revenue.

       

The state appellate court said a firefighter was entitled pay for 40, 24-hour shifts that he missed during military service, and not up to 20 shifts in a consecutive period of 40 days.

       

The stress of IP infringement matters resides on both sides of the fence: whether you find a competitor infringing upon your ideas, or your company finds itself being accused of doing the infringing. In this series of articles, we outline the appropriate steps to take if you spot your innovation in your competitor's booth across the hall. This article's focus: What can you do if your competitor is using your IP at a tradeshow?        

       

“People in the U.K. may continue to refer to it as Ashurst, but I think in the U.S., unfortunately for the double brand, it will be known as Perkins, which is what happens when these large law firms come together, said law firm media strategist Allen Ripp.

       

During its November meeting, the organization's Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar determined the school demonstrated compliance with its required minimum two-year bar passage rate.

       

"My advice is to stay true to your passion for the law and commit yourself fully to serving your clients. Embrace opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with your colleagues. The path to partnership isn't just about big-name cases; it's about consistently delivering high-quality work, mentoring others, and always keeping the client's best interests at the forefront of everything you do."

       

The deal comes days after WMG announced it had reached an agreement to end its litigation against Udio, a rival AI music generator.