Prominent Law Firm Now Offering $150K Signing Bonus For Federal Clerks
Federal clerkships can lead to lucrative opportunities in Biglaw, with signing bonuses exceeding $150,000.
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Biglaw Merger Alert: This Transatlantic Tie-Up Will Create A $2B Megafirm
The merger between Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel creates a significant transatlantic legal firm combining growth, strength, and international reach.
Biglaw Associates Are Billing Hours In Bulk, Hoping For Special Bonuses On Top Of Regular Bonuses
Associates in Biglaw express optimism for higher year-end bonuses in 2024 compared to previous years, despite a challenging economic climate.
More Biglaw Merger Mania As Am Law 100 Firm Looks To Expand In The Pacific Northwest
Ballard Spahr is merging with Lane Powell, significantly expanding their presence and revenue in the Pacific Northwest.
Top 10 Biglaw Firm Gets On Board With Year-End And Special Bonuses
Sidley Austin announces top-of-market bonuses for associates following strong financial performance.
Associates exceeding billable hour targets can earn significantly higher bonuses up to 50% more.
Partial bonuses may be granted to associates who do not meet the 2,000 hour threshold.
Prominent Law Firm Now Offering $150K Signing Bonus For Federal Clerks
Federal clerkships can lead to lucrative opportunities in Biglaw, with signing bonuses exceeding $150,000.
Good Luck Trying To Get A Remote Biglaw Job - See Also
The landscape of legal employment is shifting, with firms reconsidering remote work and recruitment strategies post-pandemic.
Biglaw Merger Alert: This Transatlantic Tie-Up Will Create A $2B Megafirm
The merger between Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel creates a significant transatlantic legal firm combining growth, strength, and international reach.
Biglaw Associates Are Billing Hours In Bulk, Hoping For Special Bonuses On Top Of Regular Bonuses
Associates in Biglaw express optimism for higher year-end bonuses in 2024 compared to previous years, despite a challenging economic climate.
More Biglaw Merger Mania As Am Law 100 Firm Looks To Expand In The Pacific Northwest
Ballard Spahr is merging with Lane Powell, significantly expanding their presence and revenue in the Pacific Northwest.
Top 10 Biglaw Firm Gets On Board With Year-End And Special Bonuses
Sidley Austin announces top-of-market bonuses for associates following strong financial performance.
Associates exceeding billable hour targets can earn significantly higher bonuses up to 50% more.
Partial bonuses may be granted to associates who do not meet the 2,000 hour threshold.
The primary privacy risk for companies today is the increasing use of artificial intelligence, particularly within the legal industry.
Generative AI At Work: Boosting e-Discovery Efficiency For Corporate Legal Teams
Generative AI enhances efficiencies in legal processes, particularly e-discovery, enabling teams to achieve more with fewer resources.
Latest Future Ready Lawyer Survey from Wolters Kluwer Finds Broad Adoption of Gen AI By Legal Professionals
Generative AI is increasingly adopted in legal professions, with significant weekly use reported by legal professionals.
Challenges like integration issues, trust in AI outcomes, and data privacy concerns still exist despite AI's growing presence.
NetDocuments Moves To Bring Generative AI To Content... Not The Other Way Around
The legal industry is shifting focus from generic AI applications to integrating AI within existing workflows for improved efficiency and user experience.
ChatGPT Exec Says AI Will Replace $2000/Hr Paralegals... Who Wants To Tell Her?
Generative AI offers potential in legal tasks but won't replace lawyers or high-end paralegals due to the economic structure of law firms.
Data Privacy And Security With Gen AI Models
The primary privacy risk for companies today is the increasing use of artificial intelligence, particularly within the legal industry.
Generative AI At Work: Boosting e-Discovery Efficiency For Corporate Legal Teams
Generative AI enhances efficiencies in legal processes, particularly e-discovery, enabling teams to achieve more with fewer resources.
Latest Future Ready Lawyer Survey from Wolters Kluwer Finds Broad Adoption of Gen AI By Legal Professionals
Generative AI is increasingly adopted in legal professions, with significant weekly use reported by legal professionals.
Challenges like integration issues, trust in AI outcomes, and data privacy concerns still exist despite AI's growing presence.
NetDocuments Moves To Bring Generative AI To Content... Not The Other Way Around
The legal industry is shifting focus from generic AI applications to integrating AI within existing workflows for improved efficiency and user experience.
ChatGPT Exec Says AI Will Replace $2000/Hr Paralegals... Who Wants To Tell Her?
Generative AI offers potential in legal tasks but won't replace lawyers or high-end paralegals due to the economic structure of law firms.
Judicial conduct is under scrutiny due to serious allegations against a judge.
Boutique law firms are offering significantly higher bonuses than traditional firms.
Rising bonuses may indicate increasing workloads in the legal profession.
Associates At This Biglaw Firm Don't Have To Fish For Bonuses Anymore
Fish & Richardson offers significant bonuses to associates, matching market standards to reward high billable hours.
D.C.-Based Biglaw Firm Gets In On Associate Bonuses
Covington & Burling announced bonuses that conform to Milbank scale but require associates to meet hours benchmarks, unlike Milbank's no-requirements model.
Associates Miffed Over Special Bonuses That Aren't Very Special
Pillsbury Winthrop's announcement of year-end bonuses has led to discontent among associates feeling overlooked and unappreciated compared to rival firms' offerings.
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Judicial conduct is under scrutiny due to serious allegations against a judge.
Boutique law firms are offering significantly higher bonuses than traditional firms.
Rising bonuses may indicate increasing workloads in the legal profession.
Associates At This Biglaw Firm Don't Have To Fish For Bonuses Anymore
Fish & Richardson offers significant bonuses to associates, matching market standards to reward high billable hours.
D.C.-Based Biglaw Firm Gets In On Associate Bonuses
Covington & Burling announced bonuses that conform to Milbank scale but require associates to meet hours benchmarks, unlike Milbank's no-requirements model.
Associates Miffed Over Special Bonuses That Aren't Very Special
Pillsbury Winthrop's announcement of year-end bonuses has led to discontent among associates feeling overlooked and unappreciated compared to rival firms' offerings.
This Boutique Law Firm's Bonuses Are A Real Knockout For Associates
Boutique law firms are matching large firms' year-end bonuses, showcasing their competitive financial strength.
AI Presents Both Opportunities And Risks For Lawyers. Are You Prepared?
Artificial intelligence's influence on the legal industry is significant, necessitating updated resources and training for legal professionals.
Biglaw Associates Still Want Flexibility, Remote Work Options
The legal industry is adapting to a hybrid work model due to associates' preferences and competition from firms allowing remote work options.
Top 10 Biglaw Firm Shows Thanks For Associates (By Giving Them Bonuses!)
Gibson Dunn matches the market rate with year-end and special bonuses for associates.
Entrepreneurial Law Firms The Key To Legal Career Happiness
Entrepreneurial law firms offer flexibility and innovative compensation structures that align better with long-term career goals and personal fulfillment for lawyers.
Lawyers, Take Note: Microsoft Offers Current Advice On Cybersecurity
Lawyers should adopt strong passwords and use password managers, as Microsoft advises against the traditional practice of password expiration.
Vinson & Elkins Opens Its Doors In Denver, Hoping To Cash In On Corporate Clients
Vinson & Elkins opens a new office in Denver to capitalize on strategic business opportunities in the Mountain West region.
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Clifford Chance is expanding in the U.S. with new offices to strengthen its market position.
Partners In This Practice Area Are Doing Exceptionally Well
The average partner compensation increased significantly, with a notable 44.35% rise in intellectual property practice area.
Intellectual property partners now average $1.66 million in compensation, marking a dramatic increase since the last survey.
Infuriating Story Of The Bullsh*t Working Parents Have To Deal With In The Legal Industry
The legal industry often prioritizes competitiveness over empathy, especially affecting working mothers.
Morning Docket: 10.22.24
Trump's behavior exemplifies systemic defamation, as depicted by the Central Park 5's experience.
General Counsel Can't Believe The Rate Hikes They're Seeing From Biglaw Firms
Legal rate hikes are inconsistent, with some firms raising rates over 30% and others proposing no increase at all.
Top Biglaw Firm Names Its First Black Firmwide Managing Partner
Gerry Williams is the first Black firmwide managing partner at DLA Piper, reflecting the firm's commitment to diversity in leadership.
Am Law 100 Firm's Founder Retires Early, Leaving Biglaw Behind
Lewis Brisbois faces significant leadership changes as founder Bob Lewis and two family members depart shortly after major losses in attorney personnel.
Ranking The Law Firms Lawyers Love
The legal industry demonstrates adaptability amid economic challenges, with specific motivations driving lateral moves among attorneys.
Two More Biglaw Firms Announce Their Intent To Combine In 2025
Law firm mergers are at an all-time high with significant unions taking place this month, including Womble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca.
Inside America's wildest - and most lucrative - lawsuits
Mass torts significantly improve public health while providing financial benefits for lawyers.
The Mass Torts Made Perfect conference is key in shaping and expanding mass tort litigation.
Biglaw Firms Poised To Have An Incredibly Strong Financial Year
Strong performance anticipated for law firms in 2024, fueled by demand, productivity, and revenue growth.
The More Revenue A Law Firm Has, The More They Can Increase Billing Rates
In Q1 2024, average standard billing rates for legal firms saw a year-over-year increase.