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Biglaw's Trump Deals Have Chilling Effect On Pro Bono - Above the Law

Biglaw firms are prioritizing deals with Trump over essential pro bono services for public interest causes.

Biglaw Firms Surrendering To Trump Furiously Backpedaling: 'LOL, What Pro Bono Deals?' - Above the Law

Biglaw firms underestimated backlash from pro bono commitments to the Trump administration.

Firms claimed their massive pro bono deals meant little in response to Congressional inquiries.

Skadden Makes $100 Million 'Settlement' With Trump in Pro Bono Payola - Above the Law

Skadden Arps negotiated a $100 million pro bono deal with Trump to avoid penalties from an Executive Order.

Law

Willkie Farr Surrenders To Trump - Above the Law

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Social justice

Trump's Biglaw Bootlickers Say Quiet Part Out Loud In Letters To Congress - Above the Law

Social justice

Remember When Diversity And Pro Bono Hours Were Selling Points? - See Also - Above the Law

Biglaw firms are being criticized for removing diversity initiatives from their websites, which raises questions about their genuine commitment to social justice.

Non-profit organizations

Biglaw's Trump Deals Have Chilling Effect On Pro Bono - Above the Law

Biglaw firms are prioritizing deals with Trump over essential pro bono services for public interest causes.

Biglaw Firms Surrendering To Trump Furiously Backpedaling: 'LOL, What Pro Bono Deals?' - Above the Law

Biglaw firms underestimated backlash from pro bono commitments to the Trump administration.

Firms claimed their massive pro bono deals meant little in response to Congressional inquiries.

Skadden Makes $100 Million 'Settlement' With Trump in Pro Bono Payola - Above the Law

Skadden Arps negotiated a $100 million pro bono deal with Trump to avoid penalties from an Executive Order.

Law

Willkie Farr Surrenders To Trump - Above the Law

1 day ago

Social justice

Trump's Biglaw Bootlickers Say Quiet Part Out Loud In Letters To Congress - Above the Law

Social justice

Biglaw Doesn't Give A Damn About Its Young Lawyers - Above the Law

Law

Are Those Seashells In Your Pocket Or Are You Just Threatening An Assassination? - Above the Law

Social justice

Biglaw Doesn't Give A Damn About Its Young Lawyers - Above the Law

Law

Are Those Seashells In Your Pocket Or Are You Just Threatening An Assassination? - Above the Law

Privacy professionals

Biglaw Firms In League With Donald Trump Now Have To Defend Cops That Kill Black And Brown People - Above the Law

Black Lives Matter

Capitulating Biglaw Firms Draw Protesters Over Their Trashy Trump Deals - Above the Law

Privacy professionals

Biglaw Firms In League With Donald Trump Now Have To Defend Cops That Kill Black And Brown People - Above the Law

Black Lives Matter

Capitulating Biglaw Firms Draw Protesters Over Their Trashy Trump Deals - Above the Law

Meet One Of Biglaw's Most Well-Known $3,000 An Hour Lawyers - Above the Law

Quinn Emanuel partners now charge up to $3,000 an hour, marking a new high in Biglaw billing rates.

Boston

Trendspotting: Biglaw Firms Opening Up Shop In Regional Hotspots - Above the Law

Biglaw firms are expanding rapidly into regional markets to capture emerging opportunities.

Freshfields emphasizes client demand in Boston, despite being new to the office there.

Reed Smith opens in Denver to tap into a vibrant market and private equity growth.

McDermott's Nashville expansion strengthens its health and life sciences focus with a strong new team.

Granting Susman Godfrey A Temporary Restraining Order, Judge Calls Out The Cowardly Biglaw Firms Inking Deals With Trump - Above the Law

Biglaw firms challenge Executive Orders and win temporary restraining orders blocking enforcement, showcasing a significant legal victory.

Remote teams

Top 10 Biglaw Firm Mandates Four Office Days For Attorneys Each Week - Above the Law

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Reminder: It's Not Biglaw Leading The Defense Of The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

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New Survey Results Are In: The Legal Profession Is Overwhelmingly Opposed To The Biglaw Deals With Trump - Above the Law

Meet One Of Biglaw's Most Well-Known $3,000 An Hour Lawyers - Above the Law

Quinn Emanuel partners now charge up to $3,000 an hour, marking a new high in Biglaw billing rates.

Boston

Trendspotting: Biglaw Firms Opening Up Shop In Regional Hotspots - Above the Law

Biglaw firms are expanding rapidly into regional markets to capture emerging opportunities.

Freshfields emphasizes client demand in Boston, despite being new to the office there.

Reed Smith opens in Denver to tap into a vibrant market and private equity growth.

McDermott's Nashville expansion strengthens its health and life sciences focus with a strong new team.

Granting Susman Godfrey A Temporary Restraining Order, Judge Calls Out The Cowardly Biglaw Firms Inking Deals With Trump - Above the Law

Biglaw firms challenge Executive Orders and win temporary restraining orders blocking enforcement, showcasing a significant legal victory.

Remote teams

Top 10 Biglaw Firm Mandates Four Office Days For Attorneys Each Week - Above the Law

Privacy professionals

Reminder: It's Not Biglaw Leading The Defense Of The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

3 days ago

Law

New Survey Results Are In: The Legal Profession Is Overwhelmingly Opposed To The Biglaw Deals With Trump - Above the Law

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Biglaw Partner Issues Rallying Cry Against Trump's Executive Order Targeting Perkins Coie - Above the Law

Lawyers' role in defending the Constitution is crucial amidst rising authoritarian tendencies.

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Is Skadden About To Feel The Wrath Of The Trump Administration? - Above the Law

Law

Partner Lashes Out At His Biglaw Firm For Staying Silent In The Face Of Trump's Attacks On Lawyers - Above the Law

Law

Not Content To Sell Out Their Own Principles, Kirkland Wanted All Of Biglaw To Sell Out - Above the Law

Privacy professionals

Fear And Loathing In Washington - Above the Law

Privacy professionals

Thousands Of Lawyers Make Bipartisan Bid To Urge AG Pam Bondi To Do Her Job - Above the Law

Biglaw Partner Issues Rallying Cry Against Trump's Executive Order Targeting Perkins Coie - Above the Law

Lawyers' role in defending the Constitution is crucial amidst rising authoritarian tendencies.

Privacy professionals

Is Skadden About To Feel The Wrath Of The Trump Administration? - Above the Law

Law

Partner Lashes Out At His Biglaw Firm For Staying Silent In The Face Of Trump's Attacks On Lawyers - Above the Law

Law

Not Content To Sell Out Their Own Principles, Kirkland Wanted All Of Biglaw To Sell Out - Above the Law

Privacy professionals

Fear And Loathing In Washington - Above the Law

Privacy professionals

Thousands Of Lawyers Make Bipartisan Bid To Urge AG Pam Bondi To Do Her Job - Above the Law

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Biglaw's Existential Crisis Gets Primetime Treatment - See Also - Above the Law

Firms siding with Trump face a credibility crisis.

California Bar Exam faces significant challenges.

NYU Law changes approach to student protests.

Biglaw shows financial growth, but future is uncertain.

Is Paul Weiss The Tipping Point For Biglaw? - Above the Law

Trump's executive order against Paul Weiss symbolizes a concerning shift towards authoritarianism and hostility against legal institutions.

SF politics

Morning Docket: 03.18.25 - Above the Law

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Biglaw Is Under Attack. Here's What The Firms Are Doing About It. - Above the Law

NYC politics

Ex-Associates Launch New Campaign To Boot Bootlickers From Boards Over Biglaw Trump Deals - Above the Law

SF politics

Skadden And Davis Polk Turn To Former White House Attorney To Navigate Trump's Ire - Above the Law

US news

Biglaw's Existential Crisis Gets Primetime Treatment - See Also - Above the Law

Firms siding with Trump face a credibility crisis.

California Bar Exam faces significant challenges.

NYU Law changes approach to student protests.

Biglaw shows financial growth, but future is uncertain.

Is Paul Weiss The Tipping Point For Biglaw? - Above the Law

Trump's executive order against Paul Weiss symbolizes a concerning shift towards authoritarianism and hostility against legal institutions.

SF politics

Morning Docket: 03.18.25 - Above the Law

Privacy professionals

Biglaw Is Under Attack. Here's What The Firms Are Doing About It. - Above the Law

NYC politics

Ex-Associates Launch New Campaign To Boot Bootlickers From Boards Over Biglaw Trump Deals - Above the Law

SF politics

Skadden And Davis Polk Turn To Former White House Attorney To Navigate Trump's Ire - Above the Law

Morning Docket: 05.16.25 - Above the Law

Supreme Court may limit universal injunctions, but contentious birthright citizenship case could hold them back.

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Morning Docket: 05.19.25 - Above the Law

Morning Docket: 05.16.25 - Above the Law

Supreme Court may limit universal injunctions, but contentious birthright citizenship case could hold them back.

Law

Morning Docket: 05.19.25 - Above the Law

Top Biglaw Firm Will Require 4 In-Office Work Days Each Week, Starting In Spring 2025 - Above the Law

Paul Weiss will require attorneys to be in the office four days a week starting April 30, 2024.

Top 5 Biglaw Firm Is Considering Creating A Nonequity Partnership Tier - Above the Law

Biglaw firms are increasingly adopting nonequity partnership tiers to attract and retain talent.

Skadden is contemplating a transition to a two-tier partnership system amid fierce competition.

Beer

Elite Boutique Law Firm Announces Special Bonuses Up To $60,000 - Above the Law

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Startup companies

Lateral hiring bounced back in 2024, especially for associates in BigLaw, new NALP report says

Remote teams

Top 10 Biglaw Firm Mandates Four Office Days For Attorneys - Starting Next Week - Above the Law

Remote teams

Top Biglaw Firm Will Require 4 In-Office Work Days Each Week, Starting In Spring 2025 - Above the Law

Paul Weiss will require attorneys to be in the office four days a week starting April 30, 2024.

Top 5 Biglaw Firm Is Considering Creating A Nonequity Partnership Tier - Above the Law

Biglaw firms are increasingly adopting nonequity partnership tiers to attract and retain talent.

Skadden is contemplating a transition to a two-tier partnership system amid fierce competition.

Beer

Elite Boutique Law Firm Announces Special Bonuses Up To $60,000 - Above the Law

fromABA Journal

Startup companies

Lateral hiring bounced back in 2024, especially for associates in BigLaw, new NALP report says

Remote teams

Top 10 Biglaw Firm Mandates Four Office Days For Attorneys - Starting Next Week - Above the Law

Law Student Rips Up Biglaw Offer For Canadian Pride - Above the Law

Erik De Lorenzi chose to remain in Canada instead of pursuing a corporate law career in the US, highlighting a shift in young professionals' priorities.

Privacy professionals

Kirkland & Ellis Wants To Cave To Donald Trump - Above the Law

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Cadwalader Feels The Fallout From Cowardly Trump Deal - Above the Law

Tech industry

The Stench Of Capitulation Lingers On Biglaw Firms In League With Trump - Above the Law

Toronto startup

Law Student Rips Up Biglaw Offer For Canadian Pride - Above the Law

Erik De Lorenzi chose to remain in Canada instead of pursuing a corporate law career in the US, highlighting a shift in young professionals' priorities.

Privacy professionals

Kirkland & Ellis Wants To Cave To Donald Trump - Above the Law

Law

Cadwalader Feels The Fallout From Cowardly Trump Deal - Above the Law

Tech industry

The Stench Of Capitulation Lingers On Biglaw Firms In League With Trump - Above the Law

Trump Is Coming After Biglaw, Too Bad They're 'A Bunch Of Pussies' Just Like Republican Senators - Above the Law

The Trump administration's scrutiny of Biglaw firms reflects a broader threat to legal practices aligned with its political opposition.

68 UVA Law Professors Band Together To Speak Up For The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Law professors are advocating for the rule of law against Trump's retaliatory executive orders, contrasting their courage with Biglaw's compromises.

The Curious Case Of Sullivan & Cromwell's Relationship With Donald Trump - Above the Law

Paul Weiss's deal with the Trump administration signifies a troubling intersection between corporate law and political authority.

Morning Docket: 03.31.25 - Above the Law

Trump's financial disclosures spark debate on Biglaw ethics.

Startup founder guilty of fraud against JPMorgan.

Law firms' loyalty raises ethical questions.

Media criticizes Biglaw's silence on Trump administration.

Law

A&O Shearman Will Do $125 Million In Free Legal Work For Trump, But They Draw The Line At Trade Deals! - Above the Law

Law

Morning Docket: 04.07.25 - Above the Law

Trump Is Coming After Biglaw, Too Bad They're 'A Bunch Of Pussies' Just Like Republican Senators - Above the Law

The Trump administration's scrutiny of Biglaw firms reflects a broader threat to legal practices aligned with its political opposition.

68 UVA Law Professors Band Together To Speak Up For The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Law professors are advocating for the rule of law against Trump's retaliatory executive orders, contrasting their courage with Biglaw's compromises.

The Curious Case Of Sullivan & Cromwell's Relationship With Donald Trump - Above the Law

Paul Weiss's deal with the Trump administration signifies a troubling intersection between corporate law and political authority.

Morning Docket: 03.31.25 - Above the Law

Trump's financial disclosures spark debate on Biglaw ethics.

Startup founder guilty of fraud against JPMorgan.

Law firms' loyalty raises ethical questions.

Media criticizes Biglaw's silence on Trump administration.

Law

A&O Shearman Will Do $125 Million In Free Legal Work For Trump, But They Draw The Line At Trade Deals! - Above the Law

Law

Morning Docket: 04.07.25 - Above the Law

US news

U.S. News Ranks The Best Law Schools For Getting Biglaw Jobs (2025) - Above the Law

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The Best Law Schools For Getting A Biglaw Job (2025) - Above the Law

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U.S. News Ranks The Best Law Schools For Getting Biglaw Jobs (2025) - Above the Law

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The Best Law Schools For Getting A Biglaw Job (2025) - Above the Law

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Trump Signs Executive Order Calling Out Top 50 Biglaw Firm, With Intent To Wage War Against Other 'Leading Law Firms' Over Their DEI Policies - Above the Law

Trump's executive order may significantly alter diversity and inclusion practices in Biglaw firms.

Morning Docket: 02.28.25 - Above the Law

Biglaw firms hesitate to hire ex-government lawyers due to fears of backlash.

California bar exam lawsuits could challenge its fairness and methods.

Trump administration's consumer protection rollbacks raise concerns.

SEC drops case against investor tied to Trump's memecoin.

WilmerHale Strikes Back With Paul Clement Lawsuit Over Retaliatory Trump Order - Above the Law

WilmerHale's lawsuit represents a bold legal resistance to the Trump administration's perceived retaliatory actions against attorneys.

Law

Law Students Getting In On The Amicus Brief Action Challenging Trump Executive Order - Above the Law

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Undeterred By Massive Court Loss, Trump Goes After Another Biglaw Firm - Above the Law

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Biglaw Struggling To Deal With Trump Chaos - Above the Law

Trump Signs Executive Order Calling Out Top 50 Biglaw Firm, With Intent To Wage War Against Other 'Leading Law Firms' Over Their DEI Policies - Above the Law

Trump's executive order may significantly alter diversity and inclusion practices in Biglaw firms.

Morning Docket: 02.28.25 - Above the Law

Biglaw firms hesitate to hire ex-government lawyers due to fears of backlash.

California bar exam lawsuits could challenge its fairness and methods.

Trump administration's consumer protection rollbacks raise concerns.

SEC drops case against investor tied to Trump's memecoin.

WilmerHale Strikes Back With Paul Clement Lawsuit Over Retaliatory Trump Order - Above the Law

WilmerHale's lawsuit represents a bold legal resistance to the Trump administration's perceived retaliatory actions against attorneys.

Law

Law Students Getting In On The Amicus Brief Action Challenging Trump Executive Order - Above the Law

Privacy professionals

Undeterred By Massive Court Loss, Trump Goes After Another Biglaw Firm - Above the Law

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Biglaw Struggling To Deal With Trump Chaos - Above the Law

Biglaw Captured Almost Half Of All Legal Spend Last Year - Above the Law

The newly dropped 2025 CounselLink Trends Report indicates that law firms with 750+ lawyers account for 49.3 percent of all legal spend, demonstrating Biglaw's dominant market position.

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Associates At Kirkland And Latham Latest To Quit Biglaw Gigs Because Of Cowardly Deals With Trump - Above the Law

US politics

Even George W. Bush's Attorney General Thinks Trump's Attack On Biglaw Is Some 'Petty' Bullsh*t - Above the Law

Privacy professionals

Associate Quits In Epic Fashion, Says Willkie Farr's Principles 'Are Now So Deeply Compromised' - Above the Law

Associates At Kirkland And Latham Latest To Quit Biglaw Gigs Because Of Cowardly Deals With Trump - Above the Law

Lawyers are resigning from big firms in protest against complicity with authoritarianism.

Resignations are a stand for the rule of law and democracy.

Even George W. Bush's Attorney General Thinks Trump's Attack On Biglaw Is Some 'Petty' Bullsh*t - Above the Law

Alberto Gonzales criticizes Trump's attacks on Biglaw as petty and potentially dangerous to democracy and the rule of law.

Privacy professionals

Associate Quits In Epic Fashion, Says Willkie Farr's Principles 'Are Now So Deeply Compromised' - Above the Law

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Charting The Path To Mediator - Above the Law

"Through her diverse experiences, Joann learned that empathy and negotiation were crucial, and she shared how her journey has enriched her mediation skills and personal growth."

Women in technology

Two More Law Firms Targeted by Trump File Lawsuits Against His Unprecedented and Unconstitutional' Executive Orders

President Trump's executive orders target BigLaw firms, leading to compliance from some and strong resistance from others who are filing lawsuits.

NYC politics

Doug Emhoff Critical Of Willkie Farr's Decision To Bow To Donald Trump - Above the Law

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Two More Law Firms Targeted by Trump File Lawsuits Against His Unprecedented and Unconstitutional' Executive Orders

President Trump's executive orders target BigLaw firms, leading to compliance from some and strong resistance from others who are filing lawsuits.

NYC politics

Doug Emhoff Critical Of Willkie Farr's Decision To Bow To Donald Trump - Above the Law

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Litera One, Gen AI, And The Future Of Legal Tech - Above the Law

In the age of generative AI, the biggest legal technology use cases often focus on streamlining the routine tasks performed by junior associates, shifting to enhancing the roles of partners.

Marketing tech

Yet Another Top Biglaw Firm Mandates Four Office Days For Attorneys Each Week - Above the Law

WilmerHale has mandated a four-day in-office work week for associates, reflecting a trend among Biglaw firms.

Morning Docket: 03.28.25 - Above the Law

WilmerHale is fighting an unlawful order from the administration, showcasing solidarity within the legal community.

Yet Another Top Biglaw Firm Mandates Four Office Days For Attorneys Each Week - Above the Law

WilmerHale has mandated a four-day in-office work week for associates, reflecting a trend among Biglaw firms.

Morning Docket: 03.28.25 - Above the Law

WilmerHale is fighting an unlawful order from the administration, showcasing solidarity within the legal community.

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Leading Law Firm Announces Market-Beating $180K Signing Bonuses For Federal Clerks - Above the Law

Hueston Hennigan now leads the market with a $180,000 signing bonus for federal clerks, setting a high standard for Biglaw and litigation boutiques.

Startup companies

Top Biglaw Firm Closes Its Fourth China Office, Leaving It Without A Presence In Asia - Above the Law

Winston & Strawn, a top U.S. firm, is closing its Shanghai office as part of a strategic review, leaving it without any presence in Asia.

European startups

Trump Sics EEOC On 20 Biglaw Firms - Above the Law

The EEOC is investigating 20 Biglaw firms for potential violations relating to diversity and inclusion practices.

London startup

Biglaw Summer Associate Recruiting Leaves OCI In The Dust In Favor Of Alternative Hiring Plans - Above the Law

Biglaw firms are significantly reducing participation in traditional on-campus interviewing for summer associate positions.

NYC LGBT

Best, [Pronouns Redacted] - See Also - Above the Law

A Biglaw firm has banned personal pronouns from email signatures without employee consent, indicating a shift in corporate culture.

Judges easing political job application rules for law clerks demonstrates changing perceptions in the legal profession.

See You At The Firm! - See Also - Above the Law

Biglaw firms are introducing hybrid attendance policies to support Gen Z lawyers and emphasize practical training over traditional bar exams.

Lawyer on Survivor: 'If I Lose, I'm Going to Biglaw' - Above the Law

Survivor contestant Kyle Fraser compares leaving the game to returning to the dehumanizing Biglaw profession.

Fraser sees being voted out first as a personal failure leading him back to a high-stakes law career.